Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me That?On a recent visit to my rheumatologist, we were sitting with a medical student when my doctor asked me to explain how...reactions18comments
A New MedicationLast December, I made the switch from taking methotrexate and a biologic injection to a new medication: Xeljanz. Methotrexate had worked well...reactions4comments
Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental HealthPracticing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means...reactions1comment
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace RightsWhen you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
When Lupus Limits Physical AffectionDo you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical...reactions2comments
Finding a Good RheumatologistPeople who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic ArthritisPlease do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily LifePsoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches...reactionscomments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside LupusThe journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with...reactionscomments
Living with Fibromyalgia and ASWhen you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactions1comment
Don't Stress Your Next FlareYou know what it is like. You’ve had a really good day, or perhaps week. Everything is going your direction and you...reactions2comments
Opt OutsideI took a few moments to break the home order to sit on my front steps and breathe in the fresh air...reactions8comments
My Dog Has It RightMy eldest dog, Affie, is a Coton de Tulear. Cotons are similar to Bichon Frises except their fur feels more like cotton...reactions2comments
The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection - Part 4This article concludes a 4-part series entitled, "The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection.” If you have not done so, I highly...reactions2comments
Using Poetry for Pain Management with Rheumatoid ArthritisI’m busy. Busy fighting Busy healing Busy resting Busy reading I’m fine. Fine feeling Fine looking Fine being Just fine ...reactions3comments
Arthritis is Arthritis... Right?I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 31 years old. The young internist who diagnosed me way back in 1987 said that...reactions4comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the...reactions1comment
Sharing Our Strategies Could Be HelpfulIt is worthy to note that during these chaotic and uncertain times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us with compromised...reactions3comments
A Change in PainEarly in September last year my pain changed. I don’t remember it happening on a specific day in a sudden way, but...reactionscomments
RA Daydreams: Fatigue-Melt-Away TabletsLiving with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like a nightmare, which sometimes leads me to daydream about things that would make this journey...reactions33comments
