Returning to YogaI practiced yoga on and off for about 10 years before stopping due to my knee replacement infection, treatment, knee replacement (also called a knee revision), and difficult recovery. I... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Through the Seasons with RAHaving lived in a four-season climate throughout my life, I have come to understand how important it is to adjust your approach to the day-to-day management of RA to address... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What Is Shingles?Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Thyroid Eye Disease: What Is the Connection?Over the years, doctors and researchers have focused more attention on comorbidities, which are 2 or more illnesses or conditions that happen at the same time in a person. Comorbid... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 to sleep and can't lie on either side... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments53 comments
RA and the "B" Word, BurdenThere’s one “b” word that people with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness are especially afraid of. No, it’s not the b-word you’re probably thinking of (get your mind out of... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Technology and RALiving with rheumatoid arthritis means understanding how to be adaptable in every definition of the word. It means needing to be flexible and creative, thinking on the fly, and finding... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
What Is Strength?Kelly recently wrote an article titled, The Benefits and Downsides of Strength, and it inspired me to think about my definition of strength. I’ve written on the loss of my... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
RA Medication and Prior AuthorizationIf you’re a veteran patient or you’ve been on certain medications before, you’re likely familiar with the concept of prior authorization. Prior authorization is a somewhat daunting, hardly logical process... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
The Patience of PatientsSometimes inspiration comes in the most unlikely places. A few days ago, it came when I was listening to a book whose main character was a surgeon. This woman had... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Tales from an RA VeteranWhen I consider that I have been journeying with RA for a quarter-century, it seemed only fitting to spend some time sharing my thoughts as an “RA veteran”. One of... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dealing with Mommy Wrist and RAMotherhood is physically draining. There is no doubt about that. However, I never thought being a young mom with RA would put me at risk of additional complications once my... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Attending Conferences and Prioritizing Rest with RAOctober is a busy month for me and my office down in Florida. Each October, we attend the Florida Statewide Symposium which is an annual meeting of Office of Undergraduate... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can’t Buy AccessWhen I was younger and starting out in my career, I had this goal to one day do well enough that I would be able to buy accessibility. As a... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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Dealing with the Unpredictability of RAUnpredictability. If there was one word to describe living with RA, it would be unpredictability. Like a lazy porcupine in a balloon store, you never know exactly what’s going to... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
5 Tips to Help You Conquer Your Goals with Rheumatoid ArthritisHave you ever felt like because you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you will never be able to achieve your future goals or accomplish things you’ve dreamed about? Perhaps before your... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When Is It Time for Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 2In the past decade, the journey with my knees has involved multiple steroid injections, two rounds of hyaluronic acid gel injections in each knee, numerous x-rays taken by different doctors... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Many Faces of RA PainThe pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis is not a one-size-fits-all situation. When I reflect on it, the types of pain, the way we each experience it, the duration, etc. are all... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments