Keeping Connected while Social DistancingAs we’re social distancing to keep ourselves safe from coronavirus infection (and to slow the spread), it can be easy to start...reactions2comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
Thank You, Message ReceivedAs much as I hate to admit it, pain is important. It is a powerful message sent from a part of the...reactions1comment
A Look at the Services Virtual Care OffersTelehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Exercising at Home? Motivation, and Some Thoughts on Behavior ChangeYou may be wondering what you are going to do inside all day with orders to shelter in place, or self-isolate? Reasonably...reactionscomments
Tips for Being Selective about Your Physician, Part 1Finding a new doctor when you have RA sucks, let’s be honest. But, it’s a tried and true part of living with...reactions16comments
OA Is Miserable, Too - But Different from RAHaving RA for 20+ years now, starting in my 40s, I really had no direct experience with the impact of osteoarthritis (OA)...reactions8comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor OnlineTelehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being...reactionscomments
Keeping Perspective during a PandemicIt’s now several weeks that I have been staying at home to protect my immunocompromised self from exposure to COVID-19. As rheumatoid...reactions3comments
AdaptableI recently injured my index finger on my non-dominant hand. I have to splint it for a few weeks and let it...reactions2comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Heroes EverywhereLast year for Christmas, my best friend gave me a book of inspirational quotes about gratitude. I keep it on my coffee...reactions2comments
Staying Connected to Kids When You Can't See Them In PersonNot everyone in the RheumatoidArthritis.net community has children of their own at home, but I know there are many who have grandchildren...reactions3comments
A Moment of Strength in All This UncertaintyThe world has turned upside down around us. It’s like we’re actually living in one of those low budget, high-intensity apocalyptic movies...reactions16comments
No, There Isn't a Reason for Me to Have RAEverything in life happens for a reason. That’s what “they” tell us anyway. In the context of RA, I don’t believe that...reactions3comments
Testing PainSo, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected...reactionscomments
Tired and WearyExhausted, fatigued, wrung-out, worn-out, emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted, mentally exhausted, maybe spiritually exhausted also. Do any of these apply to you? I...reactions54comments
Small Changes Can Make Big Differences (Part 1)I am a firm believer that making some small but meaningful changes in our daily lives can often have significant impacts over...reactions2comments
Fun with WordsOne of the ways I cope with rheumatoid arthritis is by having fun with words. Creative naming can go a long way...reactions2comments
Adventures in Bacterial SinusitisIt all started with a cold. It seemed to last forever. I could not shake it off. The stuffed nose, the constant...reactions6comments
