Seronegative RA – When Blood Tests Don’t Tell the Entire StoryDiagnosing rheumatoid arthritis in the early stages of the disease is often difficult. The diagnostic processes are clinical and not By Andrew Lumpe, PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
A Hopeful Guinea PigAn ordinary doctor at university student health was the first person to tell me that I had rheumatoid arthritis. I don’t remember her explaining what it was or what it... By Mariah Z. LeachBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Invisible Illness, Invisible Friends?If you have RA or a similar chronic illness, such as fibromyalgia, lupus, Crohn's disease, diabetes, and the list goes on and on -- you've probably heard the term "invisible... By Angela LundbergBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
What Is Wellness?Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being healthy.” It seems simple, but for people with rheumatoid arthritis this is not a clear definition. We can’t compare... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Smart GoalsI've been working as a substitute special education paraprofessional (para) at a high school since the beginning of the school year. Teaching has never really been a serious career option... By Angela LundbergBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Another Wardrobe Malfunction Thanks To RAIt happened again. And it’s far less exciting than Janet Jackson exposing herself at the Super Bowl, but possibly no less embarrassing. Although this time I was at home…But no... By Leslie RottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Real Deal: Omega 3 or Omega 6?Omega-3’s and omega-6’s seem to have become buzzwords in the world of healthy eating, but what exactly are they? They are different kinds of polyunsaturated fatty acids – omega-3 fatty... By Melissa Halas-LiangBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Change Your Avatar For World Arthritis Day! Today is World Arthritis Day! Help us spread the word by changing your social media avatar. You can download the image by right-clicking and saving the file to your computer... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prepare to be Poked - Needles and RA Treatments Go Hand-in-HandFor those who live with type I diabetes, injecting insulin multiple times a day becomes a regular routine. But rheumatoid arthritis patients are also likely to face using needles to... By Andrew Lumpe, PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
World Arthritis DayOctober is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but you probably already knew that. Pink ribbons are everywhere and on everything this month, from yogurt and granola bars in your grocery... By Mariah Z. LeachBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Cut the Veggies, Not your Energy!In our society, we constantly hear about how nutrition plays a vital role in our overall health. However, for those of us who live with chronic pain, meal preparation can... By Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/LBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Diagnosis StoryI was born a healthy and active baby in 1977. My mother likes to recount how I enjoyed climbing the cabinets and furniture, that I was physically active and bright... By Kelly MackBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Disposing of RA Medications Properly One of the most frustrating parts of moving from Michigan to New York was figuring out what I was going to do with all of my extra medications, syringes, and... By Leslie RottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Doing What You Love vs. Doing What You CanI got back from my road trip to Denver August 21, completely exhausted and drained yet glad I went on the trip. During the four days I was gone I... By Angela LundbergBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hypothesized Causes of Rheumatoid ArthritisThe causes of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and most autoimmune diseases are unknown.[1] These related autoimmune diseases include celiac, type 1 diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and ulcerative colitis among others and... By Andrew Lumpe, PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Facing FatigueAbout three months after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I realized that I was more tired than I had ever been in my life. I was tired of my joints... By Mariah Z. LeachBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
When Having Insurance Isn’t Reassuring In a perfect world, those of us with RA would never have to worry about insurance issues. Our copays would be so low that we would never have to worry... By Leslie RottBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How to Plan for Healthy Lifestyle Changes!Change is hard. As humans it is our nature to form habits and stick with them. Our thoughts become our habits – so the first step is changing the way... By Melissa Halas-LiangBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Grieving Is a Normal Part of Living with a Chronic Disease like RADealing with a chronic disease like rheumatoid arthritis can bring about a whole host of emotions. The emotions vary over time and during courses of the disease from initial diagnosis... By Andrew Lumpe, PhDBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Introduction to Restorative Yoga, Pt. 3: Legs Up the WallLegs up the Wall No restorative practice would be complete without this rejuvenating gentle inversion. For the ultimate relaxation experience, place a sandbag on the soles of your feet and... By Tadd McCulloughBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
