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
Joint Stiffness Not RequiredI remember the first time I saw a rheumatologist, he asked me a simple question: Do you experience any stiffness? Promptly, I...reactions17comments
10 Green and Red Fruits & Veggies to Eat When You Have Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation and pain for those that have the disease. Eating foods high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties can help...reactionscomments
The Day My Meds Didn’t WorkMy biologic, Orencia, hasn’t been working at full capacity for many months now. I know this because, at the beginning, I could...reactions10comments
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...reactions5comments
Hello, Representative. Does My Insurance Cover Sex Therapy?As I explained in a previous post, about a year ago my sex life was really suffering – partly as the result...reactions3comments
Christmas Is Not Always Full of Happy MemoriesFrom the time I was 8 years old, my Christmas memories were of my mother's constant fight to live. My mother suffered...reactions13comments
Hair (Not the Musical)I was recently at a meeting that included a number of other RA patient advocates. Over lunch, conversation turned (not unexpectedly) to...reactions8comments
Plagued by InflammationIn recent months, I’ve been struggling with an inflammation of the eyelids called blepharitis. Warning: this is gross! I wake up with...reactions11comments
The Bursitis BurnThe bursitis in both of my hips has been flaring up again lately and I'm not happy about it--especially when I try...reactions54comments
Raynaud's DiseaseNow that the weather has turned (much) colder in Minnesota, my swollen and inflamed joints are happier thanks to the cool, dry...reactions26comments
RA and Recurrent Stress FracturesI have previously written about an initial injury (a herniated disc), which led to a very difficult surgery and recovery, and then...reactions14comments
My Experience With RA Chest Pain (Costochondritis)All morning sitting in my chair at my desk I felt a creeping but clear pressure growing in my chest. I thought...reactions60comments
Car Shopping for RAA couple of months before my 16 birthday my mom got me the most amazing gift any teenager could want: a car...reactions15comments
Got Bone Broth???I have been using bone broth on a daily basis for the last 1 year and 8 months to help manage my...reactions4comments
Oh, My Aching TeethIt would not be an exaggeration to say that my dental woes are on par with my RA issues. Now, how much one...reactions22comments
How to Make a Cozy Bed That Does Not Aggravate Arthritis PainFour out of five people with arthritis-related conditions suffer from poor sleep. We’ve already discussed the pros and cons of mattress and...reactions5comments
