Do Auto Immune Conditions Target the Go-Getters?I’ve had a nagging thought, a theory really, that only becomes more persistent as I communicate with more and more people with...reactions23comments
I Can RelateEstablishing and maintaining solid, supportive relationships while juggling the demands of a chronic disease like RA is challenging to say the least. ...reactions2comments
Searching for Peace in a Quiet DayWhen I was in college, I loved staying out until the wee hours of the night going dancing or to concerts, then...reactionscomments
Seeing the PossibilitiesOne thing that happens to me when I go through a lengthy period of not feeling well, is that I develop a...reactions2comments
Ending 2017 With JoyOK, everyone. Christmas is just behind us. Although it’s supposed to be a holiday filled with joy, giving, and cozy evenings playing...reactions1comment
Seminal MomentsWe’ve all had those seminal moments – instances where everything after that point changes. Maybe it was that moment when you knew...reactions1comment
What to Tell OthersI have a hard time talking about my pain and illness with others. It’s something I’m trying to get better at, especially...reactions17comments
Beware of Different Drug LawsAbout two years ago, Toyota made headlines by appointing its first foreigner to an executive position. Even more impressive, the American, Julie...reactions2comments
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
Mama Wren's Holiday Cooking HacksFor many of us, planning for, cooking, and serving those amazing holiday feasts is a lot of fun—and for some of us...reactions3comments
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
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactionscomments
Return to Physical TherapyRecently I returned to physical therapy (PT) for some refresher sessions. When I last met with my rheumatologist we spoke about my...reactions4comments
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
Battling The Crud: Getting The Flu Shot Vs. Getting The FluI was truly avoiding getting the flu shot this year. After being hospitalized for a severe case of cellulitis after getting the...reactionscomments
HAHAHAI LOVE TO LAUGH. I simply cannot imagine my life without humor. I grew up with a particularly witty and fun loving...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: How Much Do I Share About RA?Inspired by writer Kelly Mack's questions in a recent article:"I struggle with the question: how much do I share about my RA?...reactions4comments
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
SociabilityI won’t deny that I love the Internet. I’ve been an avid website explorer, both for fun and for work, since the...reactionscomments
Unhealthy StandardsA French woman who has traveled the world and lived in several different countries moved to the United States a few months...reactionscomments
