A Battlefield of BonesOne evening recently, I noticed my ankle bones. Moments later, I became aware of the tendons attached to them. Out of curiosity...reactions1comment
Apples and Oranges: Comparisons and RADespite knowing that my own situation with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is unique and that no one else likely has the same experience...reactions2comments
Tips for Packing and Moving with RAOne of the most stressful situations in life is moving. Finding a new place to live, packing up the old place, transporting...reactions11comments
The Boogie Monster of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Anger (Part 2)In my last article, I talked about realizing that anger has been part of my life with rheumatoid arthritis and why it...reactions23comments
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
Stiff and Tired: Surviving the Evenings with RAAlthough being treated with Plaquenil has made a huge impact on my quality of life, I realize that evenings are still difficult...reactions14comments
Waking Up Early when You Have RA Can Be a Struggle, But I Like ItI, and many other RheumatoidArthritis.net contributors and moderators, have written extensively on problems with sleeping when you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). From...reactions9comments
RA or Not RA?One of my favorite summer shows is about a concierge doctor in the Hamptons, New York. In one episode, a patient spends...reactions166comments
RA + Brain FogIt’s 9:52 AM. I’ve been sitting in my office, at my desk, for two hours now. I’ve eaten my granola bar, sipped...reactions9comments
Heave Ho – Lifting with RALifting without igniting a flare may be one of the biggest challenges we face in our day-to-day lives. When you stop and...reactions5comments
Dressing Helpers for Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Ideas to TryHave you ever found yourself staring at your sock wondering what to do next? If you’re like me, the next step usually...reactions9comments
Patience Is PowerI started teaching a mindfulness class for 2 graders and I was reminded about how important patience and focus are to my...reactions6comments
The Pain of RA & How to CopeI think it’s time for a practical post, don’t you? We’ve talked about a ton of abstract concepts lately and, while those...reactions10comments
Helpful Tips for Everyday Life: RA Tells a Complex StoryFor Arthritis Awareness Month, we dedicated each week to raising awareness of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. We explored topics such as:...reactionscomments
What a Difference a Day MakesYesterday, I looked 90 years old. I was walking with ace bandages around my knees at a pace that was too slow...reactions15comments
People Are Not BurdensI don’t remember where the worry came from, but when I reached my teen years with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis - now known...reactions11comments
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
Unsolicited Advice aka "Thrusting Good Will"Every day, now, I read about someone who is dealing with unsolicited advice. When you have a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis...reactions34comments
I Don't Have Time for This!This week is difficult. I’m having a small flare and a few more things. Mother’s Day is in a few days. My...reactionscomments
A Connection Between RA and Eating BetterI've been trying to eat better. Yes, it has been hard, mostly due to the pandemic but also because I regularly experience...reactions4comments
