Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental HealthPracticing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means...reactions1comment
What Was That?I went to sit down in my SUV on July 24, 2020, and my right hip yelled at me! I had to...reactions22comments
RA Nodules: Knot a Big Deal?Before my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) in 2000, I’d been repeatedly misdiagnosed for years. Doctors told me I had strains...reactions47comments
New Insights on FatigueThe struggle with fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis is persistent and well documented. Treating it, however, is very much lacking. The general practice...reactions16comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid ArthritisOnce I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own...reactions4comments
Managing Ankle Tendonitis With Rheumatoid ArthritisI’ve had ankle pain for years. Perhaps I should have taken specific action about it sooner, but if you have severe rheumatoid...reactions24comments
Dear Friends, Family, and Coworkers: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)This article is for my dear friends, family, and co-workers. I wanted to let you know that I have a diagnosis of...reactions129comments
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...reactions13comments
Opt OutsideI took a few moments to break the home order to sit on my front steps and breathe in the fresh air...reactions8comments
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...reactions76comments
Spoonie StrongWhether you are new to your rheumatoid arthritis journey or a veteran you may have heard the term “spoonie” thrown around. Many...reactions22comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions33comments
Sleeping PositionsI honestly couldn’t think of a better title for this article so here it is, a very straightforward one. With the lockdown...reactions17comments
