How Fallible Are We? RA and Life Expectancy/MortalityNo doubt, discussing our increased fallibility due to RA is at best, challenging and, at worst, overwhelming. I think we tend to push this to the back of our minds, deep... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Opt OutsideI took a few moments to break the home order to sit on my front steps and breathe in the fresh air. Thankfully, I am forced to enjoy nature multiple... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Persistence of PainPeople with rheumatoid arthritis are very familiar with pain. In fact, we’re a little too familiar with it! Even if we are fortunate enough to be on a treatment that... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments76 comments
Spoonie StrongWhether you are new to your rheumatoid arthritis journey or a veteran you may have heard the term “spoonie” thrown around. Many people with chronic illnesses call themselves “spoonies”. If... By Monica Y. Sengupta4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection - Part 4This article concludes a 4-part series entitled, "The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection.” If you have not done so, I highly encourage you to read, “The RA, Vitamin, Mineral... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Dog Has It RightMy eldest dog, Affie, is a Coton de Tulear. Cotons are similar to Bichon Frises except their fur feels more like cotton (hence the name!). Cotons and Bichons are small... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What You Don't SeeThis spring, I noticed a “what you don’t see – chronic illness version” tag on social media. People re-shared a selfie and wrote down the things that were happening behind... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the case. I am talking about the masks we... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Surgeries and Rheumatoid ArthritisMany of you have had surgeries. Some of you have had surgeries since the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Then, there are those of you who are new to rheumatoid arthritis... By Mary Sophia Hawks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Fog and FrustrationThe past few weeks — and really since we’ve been in isolation — I have been incredibly tired. But this isn’t the usual tired: this is RA tired, complete with... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sharing Our Strategies Could Be HelpfulIt is worthy to note that during these chaotic and uncertain times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us with compromised immune systems are being looked to for advice. I... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA Daydreams: Fatigue-Melt-Away TabletsLiving with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like a nightmare, which sometimes leads me to daydream about things that would make this journey a little easier. Pain and inflammation are the... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
Sleeping PositionsI honestly couldn’t think of a better title for this article so here it is, a very straightforward one. With the lockdown and a recent bump in Prednisone, my sleep... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
A New BeginningOn April 18, 2020, my beautiful, darling cat, Marmalade passed away. She was almost 19 years old. Short story. My father and I adopted her seven days after my mother... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Importance of Community when You Have RASomething I wanted to talk about in this article is the importance of community when you have a chronic condition like RA. I want to take this article as an... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very ParchedA few years ago, I presented with blurry vision and a weird sensation of people moving away from me while I looked at them. The best way I can describe... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
How Rain Brings on the PainMany people with rheumatoid arthritis feel their pain increase when its rainy, damp, or cold. In fact, a majority (75 percent) of people with chronic pain conditions believe that their... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Living with Fibromyalgia and ASWhen you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and more. Many people who live with AS also... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Don't Stress Your Next FlareYou know what it is like. You’ve had a really good day, or perhaps week. Everything is going your direction and you feel you finally have a handle on your... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Self-Advocating TipsWhen suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can definitely get a little messy at times. This... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments