Another Weather RantI know, I talk about the weather a lot on here, but the truth is, it really impacts my RA in a...reactions1comment
Simple Tasks for Rheumatoid DiseasesI have rheumatoid disease (arthritis). It’s just one of many rheumatic diseases, which, according to the American College of Rheumatology, are “often...reactionscomments
Bottom of the BarrelLast month my father underwent an arthroscopy, or knee cleaning. During high school, forty some years ago, he sustained a soccer injury...reactions11comments
To-Do vs. To-Feel"Replace all of your lists of things to do with lists of how you want to feel." --Maryam Hasnaa I came across...reactions5comments
Familiar LessonsMy mother’s death day anniversary was at the beginning of August. She passed away when I was 12 and not a day...reactions7comments
Why I Like Going to the Doctor'sI used to hate going to the doctor’s. It was time ill spent and usually came with needle sticks, blood and urine...reactionscomments
Four Years and 200 Articles LaterIt’s nearing two decades since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD). Before long, the post-diagnosis length of my life’s timeline will...reactions5comments
Stop Pounding on the DoorAttempting to clean my bedroom the other day, I found a couple of worn old notebooks lying buried in a pile on...reactionscomments
Competing to Be the WorstAt a recent conference, one of the marketing guru speakers argued that “we’re all competing against the best experience ever had by...reactions2comments
Pride Rock“Ow, I hurt.” “WHY DIDN’T YOU ASK FOR HELP??” “...” I recently wrote an article asking why I continually push my limits...reactions5comments
The Problem Of Exercise and RAI’m sitting here writing with my stationary bicycle next to me and I’m pondering my next move. Do I force my painful...reactions8comments
Making Travel ChoicesMy husband and I really enjoy travel. We visit family, friends, and take trips to different places to see the sights, enjoy...reactions2comments
Time for a ChangeWe have all heard about how certain events or changes in our lives can produce stress. Marriage, divorce, the death of a...reactions4comments
Acceptance May Mean Saying "No"It was a dream job. One of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to do meaningful work you enjoy with people you respect at a...reactions5comments
Don't You Forget About MeHaving RA is hard, as all of us RA-sufferers know. One aspect that makes this disease so difficult is its "invisibility" and...reactions7comments
A Different ThanksgivingI am one of those cheesy people that reflects on Thanksgiving. It is an old habit, but ever since I was an...reactionscomments
Fighting with the MirrorSometimes I get angry with the mirror. I feel it doesn’t reflect how I am feeling—specifically, how I am feeling on a...reactions10comments
Three Things I've Learned About Living Well With RAMarc Ian Barasch is someone I discovered about ten years ago when I came across his books, The Healing Path, A Soul...reactions2comments
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
Stepping OutSo for the last couple of years, both of my great toes have been painful, in different ways, and in different spots...reactions3comments
