It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get StrongerLike being a parent to young children, the challenges of RA simply change with time, they do not disappear. And like being...reactions11comments
RA Is Not A CompetitionSeeing Instagram or Facebook photos of fellow RA sufferers, my "Spoonies," running in marathons or completing triathlons is amazing and inspiring. Running...reactions3comments
Leaning into the Little ThingsI’d love to win the lottery, or have a rich uncle I never knew about give me a million dollars, or a...reactions5comments
The Sleep MachineI was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea after having a sleep study test. This condition means that my airway closes...reactions11comments
A Fascinating AnalogyNot long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared...reactions2comments
Suiting Up . . . for a Day at the OfficeMost people familiar with rheumatoid arthritis understand that mornings are tough. Those of us with RA tend to experience morning stiffness, so...reactions14comments
Sleep, RA, and AcceptanceOut of all the problems I have experienced with RA thus far in my medical journey, this disease's effects on my sleep...reactions26comments
SilenceAs I write this, it is 5:45 AM. I am up early with a pulsing backache. I did not sleep long, and...reactions5comments
What Happens When You Lose Something You Love?As I write this, I am at home in front of my computer instead of riding my bicycle. Instead, I am sitting...reactions10comments
Every Step I TakeMany people walk through the world without thought. They may notice a crack in the sidewalk or a large root in a...reactions6comments
When the Harassment Plan Doesn't WorkKelly Mack recently wrote an article on her techniques to make sure prescriptions and other medical procedures run smoothly through her insurance...reactions6comments
What Happens if Obamacare is Struck Down: Part 1President Trump is back with a vengeance, once again trying to repeal Obamacare a.k.a. the Affordable Care Act, (ACA) and all of...reactions4comments
'Normal' ?It is fascinating that people ask about what is a ‘normal’ day, week or life with Rheumatic Disease (RD)? This question led...reactions5comments
The "Get Out of Flare Free" CardLiving with rheumatoid arthritis is frustrating to say the least. This disease causes pain, inflammation, and fatigue, all of which can place...reactions2comments
Guinea PigI need to start by saying I am incredibly grateful to have found a medication that is making a difference in my...reactions4comments
Sleep Hygiene as a Defense Against RA PainsomniaPeople with rheumatoid arthritis have more than a passing acquaintance with painsomnia—the sleep-disrupting pain caused by RA. In fact, more than half...reactions1comment
What Does 'Remission' Mean to Me?The definition of remission is “a temporary or permanent decrease or subsidence of manifestations of a disease”. No symptoms? No need for...reactions27comments
Bills. Bills. Bills.Medical billing. Just saying those two words is enough to make a Delta Force soldier cringe. It’s something all of us who...reactions9comments
UnfairLabor Day marked the last day of the Minnesota State Fair a.k.a. "The Great Minnesota Get-Together," as it always does. Each year, thousands...reactions1comment
The Harassment PlanAfter years of painful experiences and even more painful delays, I’ve learned then when I deal with my health insurance and/or my...reactions8comments
