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
Cascading ConsequencesIt seems like with my rheumatoid arthritis that one little thing going wrong can cause a cascade of negative consequences. It’s like...reactions10comments
What To Expect When Expecting RA, Part 2Well, it's here: part 2 of the hotly (yeah, right) anticipated guide to what to expect when you are expecting RA. In...reactions3comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pulmonary Arterial HypertensionRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic disease that affects more than joints within the body. It can affect connective tissue and internal...reactions6comments
Practical Ideas to Manage RA and Depression in a Post-COVID19 WorldIn a post-COVID19 world, it is easier than ever to find yourself sinking into the abyss of depression. Loneliness and isolation are...reactions2comments
Choose Your SymptomOr, pick your poison. Rheumatoid arthritis is a fun disease. It wreaks havoc on every part of our bodies. It provides a...reactions17comments
Weight Fluctuations When You Have Rheumatoid ArthritisPerhaps one of the most frustrating things about having rheumatoid arthritis is the cyclical relationship between RA and weight. I’m not sure...reactions3comments
Gizmos, Gadgets, and More!Recently, I have seen several articles reviewing gizmos and gadgets that help people with rheumatoid arthritis. A couple of these articles have...reactions21comments
Only In My DreamsI never remember a time when walking was easy. Yes, I remember when it was easier, but never easy. Being diagnosed with...reactions5comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?I feel like throughout my journey with RA, this question haunts me as one of the most difficult. Often, I have had to...reactions5comments
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
Fighting DiscriminationDuring normal times, I love to travel. I have been to many places in the US and some lovely places internationally. So...reactions16comments
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
