Carpal Tunnel and Rheumatoid ArthritisMy career in the salon industry has been an extremely successful one. For the past 16 years, I have built my business...reactions1comment
Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018: Part 1I know I'm late writing about the new year (resolution: stop procrastinating!), but I still have some strong thoughts about it. Well...reactions2comments
The Art of Doing Nothing“Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something.” —Winnie the Pooh One of my secret goals for this year is...reactions2comments
Yes, I CAN Meditate!It’s funny how powerful our mental blocks can be. I’ve long heard about the powerful benefits of meditation. For instance, the Mayo...reactions4comments
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a number of...reactions5comments
Updating Goals for 2019Reflecting on my goals for the last five years has been really helpful for me to think about the previous year and...reactions4comments
Sick of Sickness!I had really been looking forward to saying (shouting?) goodbye to 2018. Why? 2018 was a tough year, especially regarding my health...reactions1comment
The Miracle of a Well-Timed Good DayThe unpredictable nature of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) is an incredibly frustrating aspect of living with this disease. While I’d rather have...reactions6comments
The New Year & CheckpointingThe new year. Every time it happens I always feel compelled to write the standard “hopes and resolutions” piece. Problem is I’ve...reactions1comment
The Great Sinus Situation of 2018Oh, my lungs hurt? It’s the methotrexate. My ribs are inflamed? It’s the rheumatoid arthritis. My tongue is sore? That’s just the...reactions9comments
The Pain of RALately I’ve seen a lot of people talking about the pain of RA. How it’s unrelenting, unforgiving, and seemingly without end. I get it...reactions60comments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall RiskFall risks are all around. But when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactions3comments
Go Enjoy Your Life"Go enjoy your life. Really. I mean that seriously. Go enjoy it, 'cause there are people fighting like hell for it." --Claire...reactions1comment
Secondary ImpactsUsually, RA is our biggest health issue but not always. In my case I have three of these autoimmune conditions and it...reactions2comments
RA Snapshot: End of a WorkdayWith relief, I finally make it to the end of my workday. All day long I have tried to focus on the...reactions8comments
I Need a Hug!"I don't need therapy, I need a hug." I saw this quote posted on Instagram recently and quickly saved it to my...reactions2comments
Are These Test Results a Mistake?A couple weeks after starting a new biologic medication this fall I went to get my blood tested. I doubted anything would...reactions4comments
Assume the Best, Plan for the WorstSince my recent retirement from my full-time job of 24 years, there is a natural progression for me to “take stock” if...reactions2comments
Fear of Fear of Missing Out (FOFOMO)When you have a disease like RA, the “bad days” bring a lurking fear of missing out, like that guy at the...reactions8comments
The Things You Cannot SeeDiseases such as rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are called “invisible disabilities” because most people who have them do not have highly visible...reactions16comments
