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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions23comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions32comments
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...reactions71comments
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...reactions11comments
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...reactions34comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions26comments
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...reactions20comments
5 RA-Friendly Spring Cleaning TipsIt’s that time again! The birds are chirping, the relentless cold is lifting, and you’re noticing the dusty, dingy dirt tracked in...reactions14comments
Revisiting Diagnosis: A Reprise of Where I WasI've had a few chances recently to reflect on my diagnosis of RA and lupus. Most of this has surfaced because I'm...reactions2comments
Thin Ice: A Winter Walk With Rheumatoid ArthritisI walked with Sheryl on New Year’s Day at our favorite local park. We like this park because it is a leisurely...reactions6comments
Things Change The other day, I was in my closet organizing and found myself sitting on the floor on an extra dog bed. When...reactions6comments
My Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey With TeaAs I am writing this article, it is a very cold winter day. I am inside as the wind is howling and...reactions16comments
We Are More Than Just RA, We Are People With LivesGuess what? Chronically ill and disabled people have lives. Gasp! It’s true! We drink milk and we date, and we stub our...reactions64comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Decision FatigueShould our rheumatoid arthritis always get the final say in every decision we make? Before I commit to pretty much anything, I...reactions46comments
What Life With RA Is Really Like: Results from the 2022 RA In America SurveyRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that commonly affects a person’s joints, tissues, organs, and so much more. Although RA...reactions5comments
