Rituxan - Our Other RA CaregiverIt’s been eight years now since Lisa was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and in that time, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to provide her care and support...reactions3comments
Morning MiseryI am not a morning person. I pretty much hate mornings, actually. Even before I had RA, I was always happier and more comfortable being a "Night Owl" and getting...reactions63comments
Doctor Knows Best . . . or Does He?We all know that, as with all professions, doctors are not created equal. Ranging from excellent to mediocre to having their medical licenses revoked, physicians all bring different levels of...reactions8comments
Why Are RA Drugs So Expensive?A recent report noted that prescription drug prices rose 13 percent last year. Most of the increase in costs is attributed to specialty drugs designed to treat chronic conditions.Rheumatoid arthritis...reactions4comments
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Hormone and RAToday is a glorious, sunny day. Sure, it’s still cold. Brrrrrrrr. But more than one living creature in our household is finding treasured sunny spots in which to lie and...reactions2comments
A Hoarse of a Different ColorAbout 3 years ago, my voice started getting hoarse now and then. I’d be talking to someone, just minding my own beeswax and boom — suddenly, I was croaking. It...reactions45comments
The Pregnancy DecisionI have always loved children. When I was a child myself I carried around baby dolls and stuffed animals swaddled in blankets. At the age of eight years old, I...reactions2comments
Second-Guessing My Symptoms and MyselfJust as my condition fluctuates, so does my self-perception. There are days when I am achy, and I want only to rest. Often on days like that I second-guess myself...reactions38comments
How To Try A New Medication In 100 Easy Steps! (Because If We Don’t Laugh, We’ll Cry)Ready to try a new medication? Just follow these 100 easy steps and you’ll be giving it a try it in no time! (Since this is only a slight exaggeration...reactions8comments
Pregnancy and the Remission ExpectationI did not make the decision to become pregnant lightly. My husband and I knew that we both wanted kids, and agreed on this common goal before getting engaged. The...reactions2comments
Why Do I Feel So Rotten? Sickness Symptoms from RAIt’s been a rough few months with an increase in fatigue, a noticeable lack of energy, difficulty sleeping soundly, and low motivation levels. It just feels like I’m sick all...reactions42comments
How to Stick OutEven as a young child I remember that I couldn’t pass in public. What I mean is that I always stuck out, no matter how I tried, because people could...reactions3comments
The Human EggshellWhen I’m in a flare, every subtle sensation on my body can be agonizing. This is hard enough to contend with when I’m by myself, in those moments when the...reactions6comments
Two Years and CountingI recently passed the two-year mark in recovering from left knee replacement revision surgery following an infected prosthesis. After 20 years my left knee replacement had developed an infection, which...reactions6comments
What’s It Worth?: The Pros and Cons of MethotrexateWe are living in an age of ever-increasing medical options. While it is wonderful to have options, the process of finding which medicine regimen works best can be daunting, and...reactions23comments
There Must Be A Better Way6:45 am: My current RA treatment isn’t working. I have an appointment with my rheumatologist next week to figure out what to try next, but in the meantime I am...reactions12comments
The Battle of the Prednisone Belly BulgeWhen I stepped on the scale at the doctor's office this afternoon and saw the numbers flash before me, I let out an automatic and horrified yelp, "OH NO!" Oh...reactions17comments
Things I Want My Sons To Learn From Having a Mom With RABeing a mom sure isn’t easy. Sleepless nights. Endless diapers. So very much crying (and sometimes the baby isn’t the only one crying!). Wearing yoga pants that are covered in...reactions11comments
More Adventures with InsuranceMy last article covered the insurance trap in which I find myself -- having to work just to pay my health insurance premium. I've had some very interesting insurance adventures since...reactions1comment
RA And Depression: Either, Either, Neither, Nor, Both, And?A friend recently shared with me an article from The Guardian titled, “Is depression a kind of allergic reaction?” The gist of the article is that depression is a result...reactions7comments
