The "My Meds May Not Be Working Anymore" PanicAnyone who suffers from RA is familiar with the way the disease is treated. We go through a trial and error period...reactions16comments
It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get StrongerLike being a parent to young children, the challenges of RA simply change with time, they do not disappear. And like being...reactions11comments
Leaning into the Little ThingsI’d love to win the lottery, or have a rich uncle I never knew about give me a million dollars, or a...reactions5comments
The Birks Are Back!Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and in many ways this means FREEDOM! Freedom from heavy coats and jackets...reactions29comments
RA Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingEditor's note: In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Phrases in...reactions21comments
The Sleep MachineI was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea after having a sleep study test. This condition means that my airway closes...reactions11comments
A Fascinating AnalogyNot long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared...reactions2comments
Parenting with Chronic RA FatigueBeing a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactionscomments
Seven Tips for Parents with RANavigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...reactions2comments
To The Forgotten Joints of RA....Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a confusing disease and most people don’t know much about the illness beyond a half-idea of what they...reactions34comments
Sleep, RA, and AcceptanceOut of all the problems I have experienced with RA thus far in my medical journey, this disease's effects on my sleep...reactions26comments
Learning about My DisabilityI’ve always considered myself lucky with my Rheumatoid Disease. My clinical symptoms don’t stop me from working, rock-climbing, and generally taking care...reactions16comments
The Elephant in My RheumRemission is that big idea that often hides like the elephant in the room when I talk to my doctors or other...reactions4comments
My Strange HandsI know that my hands look different, but I am used to them. They are small and my fingers are short and...reactions22comments
The Sleep TestAs I had written earlier, one of my doctors was worried that I may have sleeping problems. To be honest, over the...reactions12comments
What Pain WantsI'm currently reading a fantastic book about living with chronic pain, "Pain Woman Takes Your Keys, and Other Essays from a Nervous System"...reactions10comments
When the Harassment Plan Doesn't WorkKelly Mack recently wrote an article on her techniques to make sure prescriptions and other medical procedures run smoothly through her insurance...reactions6comments
Traveling with RAI love to travel. I love exploring new places and new cultures. If you're also like me in that you have RA...reactions1comment
Where It Doesn’t HurtIn recent months I’ve been meditating, and this practice has helped me shift my brain’s focus from the pain in my body...reactions8comments
