School Accommodations: Update – Part OneMy fall semester is in full swing and I have come up with a great routine for studying and keeping up with...reactionscomments
Unwinding and UngrindingI first saw the term “grind culture” on an Instagram post from The Nap Ministry. I immediately knew what it meant, as...reactions14comments
Scatter Brains and Organizational DisarrayNot long ago, Rob and I were sitting on our front porch listening to the birds sing and watching squirrels scurry around...reactions9comments
Flare Prediction: Do You Know Ahead of Time?Do you know a week, two weeks, or a few days ahead of a flare that you are going to have one? Do...reactionscomments
How to Know When to Change MedicationsIt’s a tricky art to figure out when to change medications for rheumatoid arthritis. To be honest, I have probably leaned too...reactions13comments
The TelevisitThat sounds like the name of a futuristic sitcom, doesn’t it? (By the way, I lay copyright on that name.) The current...reactions2comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue FeverWith the holiday season coming up, and shopping-a-plenty on everyone’s list, I think it’s a perfect time to revisit one of the...reactions5comments
What Was I Thinking??"What was I thinking?" How many times do we say this to ourselves? Never about the same things though. With rheumatoid arthritis...reactions5comments
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed DiagnosisBy the time I finally received the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, it was not an unexpected surprise. I had experienced strange symptoms...reactions13comments
Depression and RA – the Link That Cannot Be IgnoredI am writing this post in mid-October 2020. And frankly, I am getting tons of emails from political campaigns asking me for...reactions3comments
Difficult Holiday Planning ConversationsWith the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into fall, it is time to plan for the holidays and have some potentially challenging conversations. Although...reactions3comments
The Waking Nightmare of RALast night I had a nightmare. In my dream, I felt a strange sensation in my right wrist, and looked down to...reactions17comments
Making Smarter ChoicesYou’ve heard the adage: work smarter, not harder. One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body...reactions5comments
Foreign Travel with RAIn December 2019, I was invited to speak at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) biannual meeting. I was invited to speak in...reactions2comments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your DoctorVisiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
RA TimeoutLately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this...reactions2comments
Diminishing Returns of ExerciseI very much feel and know the importance of quality exercise for best maintenance of me and my rheumatoid arthritis. The RA...reactions15comments
One Painful Step at a TimeWalking. Such an important and necessary part of our lives. We need to do it just to function. Not to mention the...reactions1comment
RA PrioritiesOne of the most impactful things I have had to learn since being diagnosed with RA is the art of prioritizing. We...reactions1comment
RA and Dogs: It's ComplicatedI’ve always loved animals. When I was a kid, I joked that I was going to be a wild animal vet and my...reactions8comments
