7 Myths About ShinglesShingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactions2comments
Career Planning with RAAs a child growing up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I had the experience (good fortune?) of knowing that I would need to...reactions10comments
My (Accidental) RA DietThere is a lot of speculation and contradictory theories that exist about if, how, or why diet can affect RA and inflammation...reactions17comments
RA and Covid-Friendly ActivitiesI want to start by saying that "COVID-friendly activities" may be defined differently by every reader. To maintain an ultra-cautious approach, I...reactions4comments
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
Milestones, Chronic Disease, and ReassessmentI turned 60 years old on April 2, 2022. Somehow it does not seem possible. Although many days I feel much older...reactions29comments
Being Immunocompromised in a Non-Immunocompromised WorldTo be clear: people who aren’t immunocompromised have a lot to say about people who are immunocompromised. And a lot of times...reactions13comments
Preparing for Total Knee Replacement SurgeryIf you’ve been following my story, you know that I finally decided to have total knee replacement surgery after years of struggling...reactions42comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real PainPostherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop...reactions8comments
Finding My New Rheumatologist Part 2I previously wrote about my rheumatologist retiring and how I was now tasked with finding a new rheumatologist by the end of...reactions14comments
Returning to YogaI practiced yoga on and off for about 10 years before stopping due to my knee replacement infection, treatment, knee replacement (also...reactions9comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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
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...reactions11comments
Technology and RALiving with rheumatoid arthritis means understanding how to be adaptable in every definition of the word. It means needing to be flexible...reactions8comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions11comments
