Me-Time: Rest, Reflect, and RechargeI am definitely an extrovert, but that doesn't mean that I don't need and enjoy alone time and "me-time." Living with chronic pain and RA is exhausting, which anyone who... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips on Recovering from Shoulder Replacement SurgeryA bit of advanced planning and preparation before shoulder replacement surgery can help with the recovery process. Although every individual is different, there are considerations that can be helpful for... By Kelly Mack6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Heartbroken“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Self-Care Isn’t Easy With Rheumatoid ArthritisWhenever I play the "if I had a million dollars" game in my head, I always have one thing at the top of my list - regular massage. Over the... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
We Are What We Eat, Aren't We?I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years now. When my elbows first swelled up like little balloons, I was only 15. My mom and I were referred to a rheumatologist... By Franki King3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Traveling to the Netherlands with RAIf you can believe it, I was actually in the Netherlands in December 2022. This was a personal vacation that I took, and with free flights. I couldn't pass up... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Advanced Planning for SurgeryI am a planner, and I always have been. When I was 15 years old and had my hips and knees replaced, I thought about how I may need to... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Ra Horizons Are BrightAs we approach and enter a new year, I tend to contemplate my life and journey with RA. This year, one thing that has really resonated with me is the... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lessons from the Pandemic the World Seems Quick to ForgetNow that, for pretty much everyone else, the recent pandemic is clearly in the rearview mirror of life, I’d like to take a closer look at what the pandemic should... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MPH: A Career in Healthcare?Tomorrow afternoon, I have a Zoom meeting scheduled with the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. I'm excited to meet and... By Angela Lundberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Grateful with Rheumatoid ArthritisI am grateful for many things related to health, in general, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA/RD) in particular. I try to regularly take time to think about the many things for... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
When an Adaptation Leads to a New InjuryI recently shared an article about an unexpected, rather emergent surgery I had to repair a ruptured disc in my back. The injury, subsequent quest for surgery, and recovery shook... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Art Therapy and RAI've been in therapy for a while now--probably since I was in high school. I've also tried multiple modalities of therapy; cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, group therapy, etc... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Isolation and Rheumatoid ArthritisIsolation. Loneliness. Separation. All of these basically have the same meaning to the “man on the street,” “Jane Q. Public,” and the laymen out there, but to those of us... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Friendships and RA: A Case of Mission Impossible?When you live with RA, relationships of any sort are, at best, challenging and, at worst, nearly impossible. While open communication is a must, I often find it difficult to... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments
Wanting More Credit for More EffortIt’s seared in my memory: sitting in my wheelchair across the desk of my school guidance counselor with my mother sitting beside me, talking about my goal to go to... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Hearing Issues and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Add It to the ListI’ve struggled with my hearing for as long as I can remember. It’s been something that has caused me feelings of isolation and embarrassment, especially when I was younger, because... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 2In part 1 of this article, I discussed my history with abnormal menses. In this article, I discuss my options and next steps. We were at a total loss. Why... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
The Most Comfortable RA WearI recall years ago that trying to dress while dealing with RA was at best difficult and at worst impossible. The clothing fabrics all seemed tight and confining, shoes were... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Not "Too Difficult""I was reminded that having extra needs does not make you too difficult, too time-consuming, but worthy of compassion and love." -Chanel Miller I found this quote I had saved... By Angela Lundberg2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments