The Importance of Wearing SunscreenI grew up a tomboy. I never cared too much for makeup. I only wore sunscreen during the summer or long periods...reactions7comments
Understanding the Application Process for Social Security Disability BenefitsApplying for Social Security Disability Benefits The Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability...reactions7comments
Right from the RA trenchesWhat happens when your pain from rheumatoid disease gets too big to handle? What can you do when your go-to tools, such...reactions6comments
A Compilation about RA PainDealing with RA pain is a challenge and a feat that many of us have to contend with. Pain is a daily...reactionscomments
Piles and Piles of PaperworkJosef K. was arrested, so the story goes, on his thirtieth birthday. The crime he was arrested for is unknown, the agency...reactions1comment
Over-scheduled!A Greek food festival. A chili cook-off. A professional soccer game. A play with friends. A movie in the park. A trip...reactions7comments
“Supporting Fatigue” at the 2016 American College of Rheumatology Annual MeetingThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is a professional organization committed to improving the care of patients living with rheumatic diseases. Each...reactions12comments
Let's (NOT) Keep Politics Out of It!"Please keep the politics bs off this page. There are other forums for that." -- My Facebook troll I got "trolled" recently on my...reactions1comment
How Not to Let Your Emotions Ruin Your DayI wake up and I’m afraid to move because I know it’s going to hurt. I slowly take a peek at my...reactions4comments
Walking SongsSometimes, when I go walking, an odd thing happens. My mind, so often filled with the daily stresses and tensions we all...reactions6comments
Accessible Taxis Enhance FreedomUntil the last year, wheelchair accessible cabs have been few and far between. In most places across the U.S., they are rare...reactionscomments
What it is that Grips Us: A Series on Depression and RAWhen melancholy sets in, a kind of invisible but thick and heavy fog invades the heart, envelops the body, constricting its very...reactions3comments
Press pauseOver the years, especially since the onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis, I have come to deeply appreciate slowing down over the course of...reactions2comments
When RA Severity Is Off the ChartsFirst, let me start by stating that every person with RA is unique and must grapple individually with pain, stiffness, joint problems...reactionscomments
The Importance of Oral HealthDid you know that oral health and rheumatoid arthritis have the common link of inflammation? Recent research has found that people with...reactions7comments
A Crash Course in CaregivingLiving with a chronic illness often dramatically changes the way you manage routine activities and responsibilities. You might need assistance to keep...reactionscomments
No. 6 - Ask for HelpThis is the sixth of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA...reactions4comments
Beware the Dignity PoliceI am sweating as I grip my walker and lift my feet to propel myself down the long hall when one of...reactions2comments
Vacation, All I Ever WantedOpen country roads, Main Street, little cabins on the lake, fresh air (except for the stinky turkey farms), miles of green fields...reactions8comments
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
