Testing PainSo, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected...reactionscomments
Is It Me or My RA?Lately, I’ve been having some cranky days. I really do take seriously my emotional state and how it influences my rheumatoid arthritis...reactions12comments
Tired and WearyExhausted, fatigued, wrung-out, worn-out, emotionally exhausted, physically exhausted, mentally exhausted, maybe spiritually exhausted also. Do any of these apply to you? I...reactions81comments
Fun with WordsOne of the ways I cope with rheumatoid arthritis is by having fun with words. Creative naming can go a long way...reactions2comments
Is It Spring Yet?It’s that time of year. We wonder if spring is ever coming. Spring comes in fits and starts in the Southeast. We...reactionscomments
A Change in Routine: UpdateA little while ago I wrote about changing my daily routine. I had a full topic for an article because I had...reactions2comments
For Just One Day....I wonder if, like me, you ever daydream about what it would be like to have just one day without RA. I...reactions2comments
Don't Leave Me Hanging on the TelephoneEver since I was first diagnosed with RA 22 years ago, I've had problems--big and small--regarding communication with my healthcare providers. Or...reactionscomments
The Importance of Seeing SpecialistsThe expertise and skills of medical specialists are crucial for managing rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions. A perfect example is that when...reactions6comments
20 for 2020I'm having a hard time believing that it's now the year 2020, despite what the calendar says. I can still clearly remember...reactions2comments
Biomarkers and Treatment PlansSince my diagnosis just over eight years ago, I’ve steadily worked my way through all the biologics except one. Your body can...reactions4comments
Yes, Valentine's Day Reminds Us of LoveSo, in the interests of transparency, my birthday is on Valentine’s Day and my last name is Hart, so I do have...reactions1comment
2020 ResolutionsNew year, new me, new decade…I’m getting it done. Last decade was rough. It was my first ten years of my diagnosis...reactions2comments
It Takes Two to Tango, It Takes Three to Get PregnantA typical relationship centers around two people: me and someone else. Simple, right? Not anymore. Now there is a third individual to...reactions6comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactionscomments
Putting the “Me” in “Time”As a working mother of two young children, I constantly feel like there’s never enough time to accomplish all my tasks. There...reactionscomments
Parenting Amidst the PainI have had rheumatoid arthritis longer than I have been a mom. At times, motherhood has challenged me to the greatest degree possible. I’ve...reactions1comment
Seven Tips for Parents with RANavigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...reactions2comments
Finding the Silver Lining - Parenting with RARheumatoid arthritis is a particularly nasty beast that takes so much away from us on a daily basis. However, as much as...reactions1comment
Adaptability, Control, and RAWe live in a society that is inherently fluid—or, so we are told. And because of that fluidity, we are supposed to...reactions1comment
