These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, Aren’t They?A Barbie doll’s feet are made for female fashion footwear. Ironically, the human foot is not. Yet, in spite of the foot and back problems that plague many women, it... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
New Year's IntentionsThe other day I was going through the overflowing myriad of stuff in my e-mail inbox and I paused to look at an e-mail I received from a yoga studio... By Angela Lundberg10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Only as Strong as My Weakest JointI’m gripping the walker tightly, listening to my heartbeat thumping. My thoughts are racing, but I grab onto one: “I will make it down this hallway.” The only problem is... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Counting My Blessings: Healthful PracticesWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful. RA can bring out the... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Counting My Blessings: Good DaysWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful. RA can bring out the... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Compression Socks for Pain and Swelling - Community Feedback!Pain and swelling in our feet and ankles are common symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and finding relief is important. While the use of various treatments, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
An Immobile MobileI was recently on a trip for two weeks in Boston, New York, and New Jersey and in preparation for that trip, at the very last minute I decided that... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
When Working Out Doesn’t Work OutEver since moving to New York, I’ve really struggled with keeping up a workout routine. In Michigan, I was doing a walk aerobics DVD twice a week – a two-mile... By Leslie Rott4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Counting My Blessings: MedicationsWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful. RA can bring out the... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Choosing a DoctorWithout a doubt one of the most important factors for getting quality health care is to have a good doctor. For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, this is doubly important because... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Counting My Blessings: Over-the-Counter AidsWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful. RA can bring out the... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Major PAIN"Your prescription may be changing" is how the letter I received recently from my pharmacy began. It may be changing? As I read further, there was no question about it--the... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Counting My Blessings: My Support NetworkWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful. RA can bring out the... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Trying to Balance Work and Life with RA Is ExhaustingI recently accepted a part-time position as a patient advocate at the Hospital for Special Surgery. And by part-time, I mean 9 am to 5 pm, four days a week... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
A Different Sort of FamilyI always thought I would have a family. As a kid we would talk about “when I have kids.” A boy, a girl—little people that would be a little like... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 pneumonia vaccine several years ago, I’m not the... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bad DoctorI’ve been poked, prodded and pinched. I’ve been yelled at, accused of imagining my disease and pain, and told I wasn’t getting better because I didn’t want to. In my... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
ADA: Do You Know Your Employee Rights?Has anyone ever said to you, “Well, if you have to have Rheumatoid Arthritis, now is the best time to have it”? If you have heard this while experiencing a... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Managing the Juggling Act: Experiences from a Family VisitAs we move into November we begin to think about the upcoming holidays. For most of us the holidays will bring family visits and other special events. While many of... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Community Views: Unusual and Frustrating RA SymptomsThose of us who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tend to be quite familiar with the standard laundry list of symptoms associated with this condition, like pain, joint swelling, and fatigue... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments79 comments