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
The Confusion of How and Where to Get Test ResultsI recently needed to get both a cervical MRI and knee x-rays. For better or worse, I asked for the reports so...reactions5comments
Changing Perspectives of RAWhen someone thinks of a person with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they don't think of me — for a variety of reasons. I'm...reactions4comments
Popular Forum Conversations: July 2022The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
It's January... Now What?We survived the holidays!! We even had fun, because we planned ahead. Now it’s January. The landscape is barren, white or grey...reactions13comments
Chronic Illness Runs in My FamilySome chronic illnesses can run in the family. My dad has a form of arthritis that is chronic and inflammatory — though...reactions7comments
Tips for Winter Flexibility and Self-CareWith winter approaching, time seems to be accelerating and slowing down at the same time. Shorter days make me feel like I...reactions5comments
