Body Exhaustion: A Pain in the Tail!I had a recent painful experience that I'm sure other individuals have also experienced--I'd like to corroborate this experience with my own...reactions26comments
Taking Humira Weekly: A Worsening of RA SymptomsI’m not sure what’s been making my RA worse lately, but my joints are in a lot more pain and my bloodwork...reactions6comments
Hearing Issues and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Add It to the ListI’ve struggled with my hearing for as long as I can remember. It’s been something that has caused me feelings of isolation...reactions34comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 1For over a year, rheumatoid arthritis has not been my biggest health concern. (I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been...reactions7comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 2In part 1 of this article, I discussed my history with abnormal menses. In this article, I discuss my options and next...reactions13comments
What Does That Say?I’ll admit it: I’ve never had great penmanship. As a young child, I was an overachiever with report cards filled with “E’s”...reactions2comments
Not "Too Difficult""I was reminded that having extra needs does not make you too difficult, too time-consuming, but worthy of compassion and love." -Chanel...reactions20comments
5 RA-Friendly Spring Cleaning TipsIt’s that time again! The birds are chirping, the relentless cold is lifting, and you’re noticing the dusty, dingy dirt tracked in...reactions14comments
Revisiting Diagnosis: A Reprise of Where I WasI've had a few chances recently to reflect on my diagnosis of RA and lupus. Most of this has surfaced because I'm...reactions2comments
Weight Management and RA - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions38comments
Thin Ice: A Winter Walk With Rheumatoid ArthritisI walked with Sheryl on New Year’s Day at our favorite local park. We like this park because it is a leisurely...reactions6comments
Things Change The other day, I was in my closet organizing and found myself sitting on the floor on an extra dog bed. When...reactions6comments
My Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey With TeaAs I am writing this article, it is a very cold winter day. I am inside as the wind is howling and...reactions16comments
Ageism in RheumatologyThis year, I was invited at the last moment to participate on a panel at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting...reactions13comments
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
H.O.P.E."Grief and hope can coexist." -Rebecca Solnit I recently saw a meme posted on social media that caught my eye and attention...reactions7comments
New Year, Same RAIt's the start of a new year, and with that comes the same stuff we usually hear around this time about how...reactions7comments
RA Awareness Day: Test Your KnowledgeRheumatoid arthritis (RA) Awareness Month is widely celebrated throughout May each year, but did you know that there is also a specific...reactionscomments
Sleep Issues, Again...Sleep and I have a complicated history. I’ve never been the type of person who hits the pillow, closes her eyes, and...reactions7comments
My 2023 RA Intentions and BeyondMy sincerest hope is that your 2022 was a better year than mine. Don’t get me wrong, there were many moments of...reactions8comments
