Did My Lung Disease Cause My RA?For quite awhile, I felt that my chronic pain was just another symptom of the bigger disease in my life, cystic fibrosis...reactions2comments
All the SicknessHave you ever had a real doozy of a month? I have. I fell seriously ill and to be very honest, it...reactions10comments
Should I Have Joint Replacement? My RA ChecklistHave you considered joint replacement? Did you factor in your age when making the decision? Did your doctor give you a speech...reactions38comments
Feeling Alone With My RAOver the decades that I’ve lived with rheumatoid arthritis, I’ve learned to straddle 2 realities. One reality is my daily life, where...reactions15comments
Time for a New Rheumatologist?In August 2019, before Covid-19 exploded and the world was overtaken by a deadly pandemic, I lost my rheumatologist. It was a...reactions1comment
Coping With a Difficult RecoveryAs someone who lives with chronic illness, I have come to expect the unexpected in many ways. Unfortunately, life still throws curveballs...reactions7comments
8 Pain Relief Therapies I Can't Live WithoutIt's funny- when you live in pain, you spend a lot of time thinking about (and trying) different ways to think less...reactions20comments
End of Semester Stress and RAWho would have thought: I'm sick again! And it's at the worst possible time for a graduate student: finals week. This serves...reactions1comment
How Much Do You Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis?As many of you already know, the month of May is dedicated to Arthritis Awareness Month. This year, in honor of awareness...reactionscomments
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain DaysWith summer just around the corner, many of us are ready to enjoy more activity, BBQs, and days in the sun. It’s...reactions6comments
Alcohol Consumption and RAStay with me here: I think there's a surprisingly intricate relationship between alcohol and RA. Don't get me wrong; I love occasionally...reactions4comments
Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?When we moved 4 years ago, one of the most difficult challenges was establishing a new relationship with a rheumatologist here. In...reactions13comments
Why Is Having RA So Expensive?You probably wouldn't know this unless you have RA—and maybe even if you do have RA, you haven't thought about this—but having...reactions17comments
Craniosacral Therapy for RA TreatmentI really like to try to treat my rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain through a holistic approach. Over the past 18+ years...reactions7comments
Community Views: Changing Perceptions of Rheumatoid ArthritisBefore a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis, many people have an incomplete picture of the disease. We were curious about how their perception...reactions4comments
I Am Not a WarriorI refuse to be a warrior in the war on RA. Every time I go to an arthritis-related event, they honor warriors...reactions24comments
Childhood Stress and Trauma: Can It Impact the Development of RA?This article was inspired by my current rheumatologist. She is my eighth rheumatologist, and I believe 8 is my lucky number. I...reactions67comments
New Improvements to ABLE AccountsMany people who receive federal benefits for disability have a challenge with being able to save due to asset restrictions. While you...reactions4comments
My Joint Pain Wasn't From 'Too Much Screen Time'Before I was even diagnosed with RA, I was experiencing some joint pain in my wrist; not just a dull ache but...reactions5comments
Cleaning Up Your Body with RA: Tips to Help You Get StartedI have decided that it is time for me to consider a little bit of “spring cleaning” for my body. I wanted...reactions6comments
