Self-What? Remembering Self-CareAt a recent physical therapy appointment at my pain management clinic, my therapist began to ask me questions related to self-care. "So...reactions2comments
That's a Fail!As a rheumatoid disease (arthritis) patient, I’m used to feeling like a failure. After all, the pain, fatigue, malaise, and disability it...reactions6comments
All NaturalIn the last couple of months, my RA has become more symptomatic, especially in the hands. I was able to lower the...reactions11comments
What’s Next?…the medication saga continues! This past December (2020), we didn’t see any improvement with the Orencia so my rheumatologist and I decided...reactions15comments
Brenda Ready’s JourneyHere is my story- thanks and kudos to you for such a great site. Your blog has become so much more. It...reactions2comments
Could a JAK Inhibitor Be Right for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have changed the landscape of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment and improved the quality of life for many people...reactionscomments
CF and RA: From One Abbreviation to AnotherMy official diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) came quite out of the blue. RA was never expected to be the cause of...reactions1comment
What Did I Do In Navigating My RA DiagnosisReceiving a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not ideal, nor is it fun in any way. If you’re in the...reactionscomments
Amplifying Black Voices: Finding CommunityWhen you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is...reactionscomments
Meow, Meow, Purr, Purr: Tips and Tricks for Little KittyI’ve previously written articles on how to care for your pets when you are flared. But I realized, in my most recent...reactions4comments
Caution: How to Sort Through Medical Advice for RA PatientsThis is a rather challenging topic, but one that I think bears some consideration for those of us who must sort out...reactions6comments
Infusion RecoveryWhen I was first prescribed a biologic administered via infusion, I felt overwhelmed. I had so many questions and, nowhere could I...reactions11comments
Trusting My Body with RA: Can I?Can I trust my body? It's something that I ask myself almost every day. Why, you might ask? Because realistically my body...reactions4comments
Is the Pandemic Making Me Weaker?Like most people, I’m just trying to get through the pandemic crisis (mostly) intact. I expect we’ll all be changed, we’ll all...reactions4comments
The Value of UncertaintyHere is my premise. We need uncertainty for medical professionals to get our diagnosis right and, even when they have it right...reactions1comment
Aging with RAOld. Over the hill. Out of date. Starting to rot... Call it what you will but, as my grandfather said, getting old...reactions3comments
The Medicine HopperIt doesn’t surprise many people when they learn that I change medications frequently. I’m a little flakey and I like fast results...reactions4comments
Which RA Door - 1,2, or 3?As a kid, I loved to watch the show "Let’s Make a Deal" because the surprise aspect of it was very intriguing...reactions2comments
A New Word: KinesiophobiaI love words. Not only do I believe that they’re one of the most powerful forces in the universe, I’ve been blessed...reactions2comments
The Medication Side Effect Dance of Rheumatoid ArthritisHere I am again. Feeling the effects of my body trying to adjust to a medication, and it’s not fun. I’m reminding...reactions10comments
