Stepping OutSo for the last couple of years, both of my great toes have been painful, in different ways, and in different spots...reactions3comments
Taking Care of Mental HealthGrowing up with severe rheumatoid arthritis was not easy—physically nor emotionally and mentally. Looking back, I feel grateful that I had supportive...reactionscomments
How Do You Feel Good When You Rarely Feel Good?Rheumatoid arthritis is a physical disease that is harmful to emotional health. For most of my life I resisted this fact, mostly...reactions4comments
HAHAHAI LOVE TO LAUGH. I simply cannot imagine my life without humor. I grew up with a particularly witty and fun loving...reactions2comments
Crash Course in Emergency PreparationMy husband and I recently had a crash course in emergency preparation because we happened to be visiting Orlando when hurricane Irma...reactions4comments
Pharmacy Benefits Managers: A Patient's PerspectiveThe time for my next dose of medication passed. I stared at my hands and feet, and worried. A week went by...reactions2comments
How You Receive Your Treatment Affects You FinanciallyWe know that RA drugs are expensive, but did you know that how you receive your treatment (pill, injection, or infusion) can...reactions20comments
Rise and ShineI still have fond memories from when I was a little girl and my mom would come into my bedroom, first thing...reactions1comment
Treatment UncertaintyAbout this time last year I switched biologics because the old one wasn’t working for me anymore. While the new biologic never...reactions7comments
Dreamland: RA & The Opiate EpidemicI just finished a fascinating book about the "opioid epidemic" our country is currently embroiled in: "Dreamland: The True Tale of America's...reactions8comments
Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Invisible Nature of RAMy husband Todd went on a mountain bike ride yesterday. It was his birthday and as a former professional bike racer this...reactions2comments
Unhealthy StandardsA French woman who has traveled the world and lived in several different countries moved to the United States a few months...reactionscomments
Internet InspirationThere are countless memes and posts of "word inspiration" splashed all over social media every second of the day, I'd argue. Many...reactionscomments
The Importance of RehabRecently my husband and I have been discussing whether I should go to physical therapy for a few ‘tune up’ sessions. Rehabilitation...reactions2comments
Transitioning to Fall and Winter WeatherUsually my best time of year with fewer rheumatoid arthritis symptoms is summer. My joints feel better in the heat and my...reactions2comments
The Last DaysWith a title like “The Last Days” one might wonder if I’m referring to something as monumental as the last days of...reactions6comments
“How are you doing?” Can Be a Complicated QuestionA friend asks me “how are you doing” and I freeze. It’s like being stunned with a taser. I just don’t know...reactions10comments
Aides to the RescueAt various times during my life with rheumatoid arthritis I have needed help to assist me with my limitations. This includes after...reactionscomments
Why I Became a Pain Relief Trailblazer and Why You Should TooPain is one of the most fascinating, frustrating and excruciating life experiences we all get to have. It is a universal experience...reactions1comment
Seeing the Basket as Half FoldedLiving with a chronic disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make it challenging to feel like a productive person. The inflammation this...reactions3comments
