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...reactions12comments
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...reactions1comment
Old Man Winter: An Opportunity for Care-givingAs I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’m gradually learning how I provide care-giving to Lisa in ways that may not seem obvious...reactions2comments
Is The RA Community Too Insular?Let me start by saying that I am a big believer in supporting your own causes. But sometimes I feel like there...reactions14comments
Surgery May be Part of Your Battle With RAA sixth RA-related surgery is scheduled for a few weeks. The goal is to remove damaged bone and tendon in the elbow...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
Contemplating Goals for 2015During 2014 I made some good progress on my health goals, starting with gaining strength and improving my walking. In the spring...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
An Immobile MobileI was recently on a trip for two weeks in Boston, New York, and New Jersey and in preparation for that trip...reactions4comments
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...reactions3comments
Changing CourseI was diagnosed with RA in mid-2008. Like many people, my rheumatologist began my treatment plan with methotrexate along with an NSAID...reactions7comments
Choosing a DoctorWithout a doubt one of the most important factors for getting quality health care is to have a good doctor. For patients...reactions7comments
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...reactions20comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
