Parenting Amidst the PainI have had rheumatoid arthritis longer than I have been a mom. At times, motherhood has challenged me to the greatest degree possible. I’ve spent countless hours worried, stressed, and physically exhausted...reactions1comment
Therapy for My Therapy?I recently had an appointment with the psychologist I’ve been seeing for two years and let’s just say it didn’t go very well. Arriving there in a good mood, I...reactions14comments
Clinical Trials for New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs – Hope for the FutureAs mentioned in a recent post (When RA Treatments Fail to Work), up to 40% of RA patients do not respond to the current set of treatment options. This can...reactionscomments
Running Errands Efficiently with a Path of Least ResistanceYou all know the moment when you pull into a busy store parking lot and say to yourself “Is this the apocalypse? Why is everyone grocery shopping now?” Whether you...reactions3comments
A Change in PainEarly in September last year my pain changed. I don’t remember it happening on a specific day in a sudden way, but gradually my left knee grew more painful. It...reactionscomments
Stuck In The MiddleRecently I have found myself thinking a lot about the arthritis community as a whole. Did you know that we have the potential to be a very large community? In...reactions2comments
Seronegative RA – When Blood Tests Don’t Tell the Entire StoryDiagnosing rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages of the disease is often difficult. The diagnostic processes are clinical and notreactions13comments
What Is Wellness?Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being healthy.” It seems simple, but for people with rheumatoid arthritis this is not a clear definition. We can’t compare...reactions2comments
Smart GoalsI've been working as a substitute special education paraprofessional (para) at a high school since the beginning of the school year. Teaching has never really been a serious career option...reactions1comment
Facing FatigueAbout three months after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I realized that I was more tired than I had ever been in my life. I was tired of my joints...reactions17comments
When Having Insurance Isn’t ReassuringIn a perfect world, those of us with RA would never have to worry about insurance issues. Our copays would be so low that we would never have to worry...reactions1comment
Introduction to Restorative Yoga, Pt. 3: Legs Up the WallLegs up the Wall No restorative practice would be complete without this rejuvenating gentle inversion. For the ultimate relaxation experience, place a sandbag on the soles of your feet and...reactionscomments
RA: My Faithfully Annoying Travel CompanionI love to travel. I also hate to travel. Usually the "love" part of it outweighs my hatred of it, thankfully. But despite all of the exciting, fun, fascinating, and...reactionscomments
What Does My Rheumatoid Factor at Diagnosis Mean?"I was just diagnosed with a rheumatoid factor of 150. What does this mean? What are the best medicines that have the least side effects?" I'm sorry for your recent...reactionscomments
Invisible PainIt all started right after I turned 25 years old. I began experiencing joint pain, inflammation, and extreme fatigue. There were days that I could not get through my days...reactions6comments
