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
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
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
Do Treatment Outcomes Differ Between Seronegative RA and Seropositive RA?My diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis was not immediate upon reporting vague symptoms to my primary care doctor as early as 2004. The...reactions14comments
The Armor of Rheumatoid ArthritisI sometimes feel like an armadillo. Sounds very strange, I know. But I think it is intriguing to look at how we relate...reactions3comments
Real Talk About Real Life with Rheumatoid ArthritisLiving with rheumatoid arthritis can be challenging. Debilitating fatigue. Swollen, painful joints. Reduced mobility. It can sometimes seem as though rheumatoid arthritis...reactionscomments
4 Self-Advocating TipsWhen suffering from such a mysterious illness, you are often required to see multiple doctors that specialize in different things. I can...reactions7comments
