Fatigue-Inspired BlundersOne of the worst things about autoimmune illness is the lack of energy. It makes everything else worse, and it saps time...reactions15comments
Not Talking About the PainI know that every day I have pain. I know that the name for this state of being is called living with...reactions25comments
What Happens if Obamacare is Struck Down: Part 1President Trump is back with a vengeance, once again trying to repeal Obamacare a.k.a. the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) and all of...reactions4comments
What Does 'Remission' Mean to Me?The definition of remission is “a temporary or permanent decrease or subsidence of manifestations of a disease”. No symptoms? No need for...reactions27comments
'Normal' ?It is fascinating that people ask about what is a ‘normal’ day, week or life with Rheumatic Disease (RD)? This question led...reactions5comments
Guinea PigI need to start by saying I am incredibly grateful to have found a medication that is making a difference in my...reactions4comments
Sleep Hygiene as a Defense Against RA PainsomniaPeople with rheumatoid arthritis have more than a passing acquaintance with painsomnia—the sleep-disrupting pain caused by RA. In fact, more than half...reactions1comment
Seven Ways to Improve InjectionsMany RA medications come in the form of self-injectables. Over the last 18 years I have heard many people complain that they cannot...reactions5comments
Feeling Good When I Don’t Feel GoodLife with JRA has meant that for the majority of my life I haven’t felt good in one way or another. The...reactions3comments
Questions for the Newly DiagnosedA rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis can be a lot to process. Yes, you're finally relieved to know what was causing all those...reactionscomments
The Harassment PlanAfter years of painful experiences and even more painful delays, I’ve learned then when I deal with my health insurance and/or my...reactions8comments
Things Patients Want Rheumatologists to KnowI recently read an interesting article on Creaky Joints' website: "20 Things Arthritis Patients Wish Rheumatologists Knew." For the article, Creaky Joints asked...reactions6comments
Not Cured YetThe first blood test result after starting my new medication, I actually didn’t believe it. I thought there was an error at...reactions10comments
Treating RA During the "Opioid Crisis"I’ve had rheumatoid disease (arthritis) for more than 30 years, and I’m very interested in how the “opioid crisis” affects patients like...reactions4comments
Pain is RelativeWe’re all familiar with that common and oh-so-subjective medical tool, the pain rating scale. “On a scale of 1 to 10, where...reactions6comments
The Value of RA Related Pre-Pain CluesAt first thought, it may seem strange to discuss pre-pain as a concept but I believe it is a distinctive part of...reactions16comments
Brain Fog and RA – What Do Researchers Know?Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition, and most of us living with RA know from personal experience how inflammation can...reactions7comments
“How Are You Today?” and Other Hard QuestionsEach time I encounter another person I face a choice: should I pretend to be the person I think I’m supposed to...reactions14comments
Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018: Part 2Part 2 of "Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018" After suffering from painful whiplash from a car accident, an excruciating throat infection, and...reactions2comments
Practicing PatienceI’m guilty of not always being a patient person. But I cover it up well! I was recently surprised when a friend...reactions2comments
