Got Pets? In Flare? Try These Tips for the Same Level of CarePets are so lovely when I'm having a Rheumatoid Arthritis flare. They lift my spirits, they take care of me, they’re the...reactions18comments
Why Don't You Just...?Why don't you just give up gluten? Why don't you just stop eating sugar? Why don't you just go to the gym?...reactions1comment
Updating Goals for 2018For four years running (2014 Goals, 2015 Goals, 2016 Goals, 2017 Goals), I’ve taken the time to review goals set for the...reactions2comments
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability IssuesDepending on the nature of an individual’s chronic condition and how it impacts their daily life, they may or may not want...reactions1comment
Analyzing ThisI finally started seeing a new psychologist after years of feeling conflicted about "firing" my old one. I've technically seen him three...reactions1comment
My Mind is Made UpOver the years of contending with RA I have come to realize that there is a need to utilize the skills associated...reactions4comments
Community Views: 6 Ways to Combat Morning StiffnessMost people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience joint stiffness. But did you ever notice you are more stiff in the mornings? Morning...reactions26comments
When a Cold Is Not Just a ColdTis the season for flu, colds, and other nasty critters shared via coughs, handshakes, and sneezes. I start getting twitchy on public...reactions2comments
Ending 2017 With JoyOK, everyone. Christmas is just behind us. Although it’s supposed to be a holiday filled with joy, giving, and cozy evenings playing...reactions1comment
How Does RA Affect Your Feet?As many of our community members know, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects everyone differently. The feet are one of the most common places...reactions121comments
How Low Can You Go?"Every limbo boy and limbo girl...all around the limbo world" I have that silly Chubby Checker "Limbo Rock" song in my head...reactions6comments
Focusing on the Wrong VillainIn a recent op-ed in The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Dr. Lynn Webster, MD, past president of the American Academy of...reactions5comments
The Importance of HydrationSometimes I struggle with the fundamentals. I get so involved with the advanced treatments and trying to stay on top of rheumatoid...reactions13comments
Finding the Holiday Spirit with RASometimes it’s hard to get in the holiday spirit when you’re achy and stiff from rheumatoid arthritis. I admit that this year...reactions1comment
Beware of Different Drug LawsAbout two years ago, Toyota made headlines by appointing its first foreigner to an executive position. Even more impressive, the American, Julie...reactions2comments
Mama Wren's Holiday Cooking HacksFor many of us, planning for, cooking, and serving those amazing holiday feasts is a lot of fun—and for some of us...reactions3comments
Fighting Compassion FatigueI’ve been on a trend of not feeling great with my rheumatoid arthritis. If it isn’t pain and stiffness, then it’s the...reactions4comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactionscomments
Return to Physical TherapyRecently I returned to physical therapy (PT) for some refresher sessions. When I last met with my rheumatologist we spoke about my...reactions4comments
Stepping OutSo for the last couple of years, both of my great toes have been painful, in different ways, and in different spots...reactions3comments
