Monica's Tips for Staying OrganizedOrganization is a big thing for me. Because of the mixture of rampant brain fog and medication side effects, my memory is...reactions3comments
Differentiating Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) From Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis (EORA)Joint pain is a very common part of aging. You may feel sudden stiffness in your shoulders and hips after a night’s...reactionscomments
Is It Time for a New Doctor? 3 Red Flags to Watch ForIf I were asked to describe my relationship with healthcare providers, one word comes to mind: loyalty. It’s true that when I...reactions21comments
4 Things You Don't Need to Apologize for With RABeing a newer member of the RA community (I passed my 2-year diagnosis-versary in 2024), I have learned a lot about what...reactions25comments
Dealing With RA is Like Having Another JobOne important thing I learned as a result of having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is that there is never a dull moment –...reactions4comments
Mastering the Self-Injection: Autonomy and Confidence in Your TreatmentLiving with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a journey. Many people with PMR take daily steroids to manage their condition. However, for some...reactionscomments
When Steroids Are No Longer EnoughLiving with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) often feels like a balancing act. Many people with PMR start their journey with steroids like prednisone...reactionscomments
Understanding Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory condition that causes joint and muscle pain and stiffness in the body. Most people who...reactionscomments
Coping With RA Burnout When You Feel 'Over it'I have lived with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since I was a child. Since before I went through puberty. Since the...reactions64comments
Tips on Mornings with RAMornings are difficult, especially with RA. I’ve found lately that I’ve had a lot more trouble staying asleep, and at first, I...reactions35comments
A Bout of Three CavitiesRecently, I had a routine dentist appointment that went a little awry. For the past 22 years, I have had a pretty...reactions24comments
Put on a Show - Say I Have RA or Not?I’ve often said being young with Rheumatoid Arthritis presents some unique challenges and deciding to show my symptoms is a regular debate...reactions25comments
How To Know if Your Biologic is Still Working for RAI use a biologic agent that costs about $15,000 every 4 months to administer. I have used it for 7 years and...reactions43comments
Morning MiseryI am not a morning person. I pretty much hate mornings, actually.Even before I had RA, I was always happier and more...reactions63comments
The Activity HangoverEveryone knows about hangovers, where one indulges in too much alcohol and then pays for it the next day in headaches and...reactions27comments
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3“Well, your tests look good.” I don’t know how many times I’ve heard this, but if I were to take a guess...reactions61comments
Faking ItMany people with “invisible disabilities” have felt at one point or another that the severity of their condition is called into question...reactions34comments
The Great Coffee Debate"I Don't Drink Coffee. Should I Start?" is the headline of an article I just read in The New York Times' "Health"...reactions29comments
Poison Ivy and the Immune ResponseA few weeks ago I felt incredibly lucky to be doing yard work. I usually leave outdoor chores to my husband, as...reactions11comments
I Am So Tired of FatigueOf all the things about rheumatoid arthritis I hate (and there are too many to list here), fatigue has to be one...reactions66comments
