RA and the Shame of COVIDWell, it finally happened. Despite all precautions taken and warnings observed, I am now unclean! That's right, just shy of 4 years...reactions9comments
The Long Way Back: My Mental Health StrugglesI have been absent for a while. I am sharing my experience in the hopes that it helps each of us recognize...reactions6comments
Me-Time: Rest, Reflect, and RechargeI am definitely an extrovert, but that doesn't mean that I don't need and enjoy alone time and "me-time." Living with chronic...reactions1comment
RA Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingEditor's note: In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Phrases in...reactions21comments
Minimizing StressFor me, fatigue is one of the most difficult things about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It isn’t a symptom, it isn’t a side...reactions9comments
Heartbroken“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt...reactions5comments
We Are What We Eat, Aren't We?I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis for 10 years now. When my elbows first swelled up like little balloons, I was only 15. My...reactions34comments
Traveling to the Netherlands with RAIf you can believe it, I was actually in the Netherlands in December 2022. This was a personal vacation that I took...reactions2comments
Advanced Planning for SurgeryI am a planner, and I always have been. When I was 15 years old and had my hips and knees replaced...reactions14comments
Ra Horizons Are BrightAs we approach and enter a new year, I tend to contemplate my life and journey with RA. This year, one thing...reactions1comment
Lessons from the Pandemic the World Seems Quick to ForgetNow that, for pretty much everyone else, the recent pandemic is clearly in the rearview mirror of life, I’d like to take...reactionscomments
Art Therapy and RAI've been in therapy for a while now--probably since I was in high school. I've also tried multiple modalities of therapy; cognitive...reactions9comments
Traveling with RAI love to travel. I love exploring new places and new cultures. If you're also like me in that you have RA...reactions1comment
I Worry About My Care-Partner, My SpouseBlessed with a supportive spouse, I am fortunate to have someone who is able and willing to help me anytime I need...reactions16comments
MPH: A Career in Healthcare?Tomorrow afternoon, I have a Zoom meeting scheduled with the Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Minnesota's School...reactions3comments
When Our Service and Support Animals Are in NeedI am the proud mom of a 7-year-old, 20-pound cat named Luka. He is no ordinary animal; he has been deemed my...reactions25comments
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
Helping Hands: Tips For Stiff FingersHand pain and stiffness aren’t strangers to most of us living with rheumatoid arthritis. They can be one of the most vexing...reactions5comments
4 Adaptive Kitchen Tools and Tips for RAWorking and cooking in the kitchen with RA can be a bit frustrating sometimes. That’s because pain, stiffness, and swelling in the...reactions20comments
Grateful with Rheumatoid ArthritisI am grateful for many things related to health, in general, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA/RD) in particular. I try to regularly take...reactions9comments
