Characterizing RA painI would imagine that like me, most of you are asked from time to time to explain the type of pain you...reactions3comments
Parents' Perspective (Part 2)Recently I had the opportunity to talk with my parents about their experience having a child with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I was...reactionscomments
Love is in the airWith February being the month designated to celebrate love (thank you Valentine's Day) PLUS my birthday falls on that day PLUS my...reactionscomments
Grief Is A Process; Progress Takes TimeFor those who have been diagnosed with chronic illness, it may be the worst thing that has ever happened to you. It...reactions5comments
Oh Blizzard!Growing up in upstate New York we had our fair share of heavy snowstorms. But living in DC for the past 15+...reactions1comment
AnticipationOne aspect of living with a chronic disease like RA that often gets little attention is the notion of anticipation. What I...reactionscomments
Feel the BurnDid you know that research indicates that hard workouts can help joints with rheumatoid arthritis to feel better? In fact, new research...reactionscomments
Giving Your Loved One a Cold is a Gift You Wish You Could Take BackOh man, now I really feel bad. My husband had to stay home from work today...sick. He’s finally caught whatever crummy bug...reactions2comments
Not So Bad After AllPerhaps it’s the change to colder weather, but I have not been feeling well. My joints are generally achier and I’m experiencing...reactionscomments
Did RA Fatigue Kill My Relationship?Fatigue is one of the most difficult RA symptoms to treat, and over the last year and a half, it has been...reactions19comments
Beginning AgainLike a lot of people, I don’t have much regard for New Year’s resolutions. Why, I always wonder, should I make myself...reactionscomments
Please and thank youI often feel that in today's world we are all so busy and in such a rush to get our point across...reactionscomments
A Reminder on LimitsAs a care-giver, I feel both happy and fortunate to see my wife responding well to her medication, Rituxan. Over the past...reactionscomments
HurdlesWhen I was a little girl, I hated getting shots. Annual vaccinations for school were bad enough but when you were sick...reactions1comment
Who Can Help Me Get My Next RA Fix?Tuesday morning I had a routine 6-month appointment with my rheumatologist. It seems that time flies between appointments and our main priority...reactionscomments
Evaluating the Doctor’s Office: Who Do You Talk To About Laboratory Results?Earlier this week I was meeting a new rheumatologist to possibly replace my doctor who has retired. Ahead of time I picked a...reactionscomments
Less Need for Assistive DevicesHopeful news from a study reports that modern treatments work to minimize the need for assistive devices (like jar openers, long-handled reachers...reactions4comments
Skin in the GameI have a new dermatologist. It wasn’t really a choice. My previous dermatologist of many years passed away and the practice was...reactions2comments
'Tis the Season...for Holiday Parties!Hundreds of our RheumatoidArthritis.netcommunity members recently participated in the “Handling the Holidays” survey; Thanks to everyone who took the survey! As we...reactionscomments
What We Really Want for ChristmasToday I made my Christmas list for Santa. Don’t those sound great? Yep, but here’s the reality: I already have a four-year-old...reactions2comments
