Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol If You Have RA?Some environment and lifestyle factors can make rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms and progression worse. One of the most well known is smoking...reactions6comments
The Seat Cushion That Takes a Load OffLiving with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) involves an ongoing process of trial-and-error, whether trying to find an effective medication or hitting the...reactions8comments
How to Balance Arthritis and CyclingFour years ago, I bought a bike. Sounds simple enough. Although I hadn’t ridden on a real bike in decades, it seemed...reactions13comments
RA Fatigue Is Complex, Poorly Understood, and Not TreatedHardly a day goes by on the rheumatoid arthritis Facebook site that a person doesn’t mention their persistent battle with fatigue. It’s...reactions68comments
The Sweaty Side of DrugsSide effects from medications can sometimes be just as uncomfortable and miserable as the condition for which a person is taking them...reactions30comments
RA and ShavingI took many things for granted before my rheumatoid arthritis and one of them is shaving. Before my diagnosis, it was one...reactions36comments
Assistive DevicesI’m amazed when I stop and think about how many “assistive devices” I now have in my life. I’m not talking about...reactions6comments
The Perpetual HangoverI am not a big drinker; I never have been. I drink socially on occasion, but I never felt the appeal to...reactions38comments
RA or Other? Distinguishing Symptoms and Self-AdvocatingI live with several comorbid conditions along with rheumatoid arthritis. Some of them have distinct symptoms, but many of them happen to...reactions54comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and ShameShame. It goes hand-in-hand with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic illness, and disability. Every day, we get one thousand little subconscious hints that we...reactions27comments
4 Treatment Hurdles and How to Overcome ThemTreating our rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can come in many forms. Some of us choose to manage it with traditional pharmaceutical medications, while...reactionscomments
A Weighted Blanket is an RA Must-HaveI have a dear friend whose love language translates to mysterious Amazon packages showing up at my doorstep. Sometimes the items are...reactions17comments
Preparing For & Attending An Infusion AppointmentAs an autoimmune disease patient living with Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, I have a long standing relationship with infusions. From inpatient...reactions23comments
Why I Look Forward to Infusion DayI recently had an infusion, something that happens 4 times a year for me. As I was getting settled in my chair...reactions21comments
Understanding Vaccine RecommendationsEvery year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a...reactionscomments
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RASince my diagnosis over 19 years ago, I have implemented a holistic approach in treating my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I use of combination...reactions23comments
Stopping and Starting HumiraI recently went through a painful experience. I woke up one morning in incredible pain; my neck was almost locked up, I...reactions18comments
Meeting My New RheumatologistIn 2021, my rheumatologist, Dr. N, told me he was about to retire. Oh, I knew it was coming, but it was...reactions13comments
Doctors Aren't Always Right and How To Say "No"Let me ask you this question. Do you know someone who is perfect? I mean, absolutely perfect; Never gives a wrong answer...reactions15comments
Summer SwellingIt's July, and July in Minnesota (usually) means hot, muggy, humid, tropical, oppressive, and miserable weather. The miserable part is my own...reactions37comments
