JawbreakerLong ago, on a pretty autumn morning, I woke with a miserably aching right jaw. My first thought was that I had...reactions15comments
Tonsils and RA?It was about this time last year that I had one of the worst sicknesses that I’ve ever experienced: a combo of...reactions3comments
Planning For Your Next In-Person VisitWhile some appointments can be done virtually using telemedicine, there are still many visits that need to be done in person. If...reactionscomments
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and TelemedicineAs technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
Quick Tips to Manage Nausea for RA PatientsAs an RA patient who also lives with a GI condition called Crohn’s disease, I am unfortunately too educated and experienced when...reactions15comments
My Bone Loss StoryAccording to the Mayo Clinic, osteoporosis “causes bones to become brittle and weak” because “the formation of new bone does not keep...reactions4comments
Getting Accommodations During the PandemicMy general stance on the pandemic: things are challenging for everyone and we are all just trying to figure it out. So...reactions3comments
Too Close For ComfortThere are many things to hate about rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease [RA/RD]. There’s the pain, immobility, and crippling fatigue. There’s the cost, time...reactions15comments
If Murphy’s Law Was A Disease, It’d Be RAWell, that’s it; the title says it all. Thanks for coming, please leave your praise in the comment section below! Ha! There’s...reactions13comments
My Healthcare Team: More Than Just RheumatologyWhen you have a chronic illness — and more specifically, a rheumatic illness — your rheumatologist is your eventual first point of...reactions6comments
I gotta be meThe song "I Gotta Be Me" has been performed by lots of singers since it first appeared in a Broadway musical in...reactionscomments
Do You Have A Flare Action Plan?A few months ago Rheumatoidarthritis.net compiled the results of their RA in America 2016 survey. Surveys like this are so important, especially...reactions13comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2In my last article, I talked about developing a support system and finding ways to boost your self-confidence. Today, I have two...reactions1comment
New Xeljanz Safety Study Reports Drug Fails Two GoalsPfizer reported results from a new post-launch study on the safety of the drug Xeljanz (tofacitinib), finding more major adverse cardiovascular events...reactions4comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 1If you were recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were scared, mad, frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed -...reactions3comments
Tech Assistance at SchoolIn my last article, I described some of the helpful physical accommodations I use at school. In this article, I will detail...reactions2comments
Gain and Loss with Rheumatoid ArthritisAt the end of every year, I like to take the time to reflect on the things that I’ve gained, the things...reactions3comments
A Slide Lock Bag Sealing System Could Make A Big DifferenceMy hands hurt. One thing that RA/RD has impacted is my hands. My fingers regularly swell and small object manipulation is nearly...reactions11comments
New Insurance, New Troubles?I recently got a full-time job as an Assistant Director with an office of research down in Florida. This was such a...reactions2comments
The Hazard of Becoming My Own DoctorThe year 2020 has been many things, and for people with RA, it has been a year when timely medical care has...reactions7comments
