The Case of the Disappearing Health ProfessionalIn recent years, I’ve experienced it — disappearing health professionals. One minute they are all in: "Yes, we got this. We know you have additional challenges, but we are in...reactions12comments
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Insomnia and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)I have been "lucky" enough to struggle with multiple health conditions over the years, 2 of which have affected me since childhood. Insomnia - or struggling to sleep - is...reactions6comments
Why Is It So Difficult to Talk About Having RA?I recognize the irony in actually writing this question here - this is a forum to read articles and engage in conversations about having rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But something I've...reactions26comments
Travel and RA: A RepriseI'm just getting back from a beach vacation in Jekyll Island, GA. It's about 3 and a half hours away from where I live in north Florida. While I had...reactionscomments
Reflecting on My One Year RA Diagnosis AnniversaryThere are many wonderful long-haulers living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who share their valuable knowledge and experiences on this platform. However, I am not one of them. In fact, I...reactions4comments
To Adapt or Not to Adapt, Or Is It Even a Question?Living organisms have an amazing ability to adapt to their environments. Humans, even more so, can adapt quickly based on a variety of factors. It only takes us weeks -...reactions2comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Early MenopauseIt was 2011. I was 35 years old and walking through a store with my mom. The airflow and temperature in the store were normal. All of the sudden -...reactions22comments
Grappling with RA HangoverI wake up feeling like I’d spent the last night on a bender with Keith Richards. My eyes are scratchy, my face is red, my mouth is dryer than the...reactions6comments
Guilt. It's a Package Deal With RAGuilt. It goes hand in hand with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and, really, all chronic illnesses. Why? It’s not like we asked the universe to please give us a nondescript illness...reactions50comments
Dealing With RA Fatigue Beyond Collapsing on Your Bed!When life is chaotic — you know, those days where you work long hours, meeting after meeting, and then come home, only to realize that there's another host of responsibilities...reactions2comments
Rheumatoid Disease and Dementia: Is There a Link?Rheumatoid disease (RD)* can cause more than joint pain, destruction, and disability (as if that’s not enough!). It’s an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack the...reactions3comments
Is My RA Medication Working?My pathway to a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis was lengthy. But, I felt so grateful to have reached a definitive answer - it meant that my doctor and I could begin...reactions2comments
The Athleisure Way of LifeThere is one thing I dislike more than mornings and that’s clothes. Clothes are the worst. They are constricting, they carry more weight than a person’s personality, and they are...reactions3comments
Making Muscles: Strength Training and Rheumatoid Arthritis A few months ago, I broke my hip. Naturally, my leg muscles got really weak, really quickly. Like many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it has always been hard for...reactions5comments
The MaestroCue the orchestra. The Maestro is ready to play once again. This time with special guest star COVID-19. I do not know a thing about reading music. I took piano...reactions6comments
Explaining RA Symptoms to My ToddlerI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 30 - although I struggled with joint pains since childhood - indicating that my battle with this autoimmune disease...reactions10comments
Accessibility, Functionality, and Food When You Have RAThere's been a lot of talk lately about pre-sliced produce — both vegetables and fruit - in terms of accessibility, functionality, and, overall convenience. It's not really exclusive to just...reactions6comments
My Experiences with RA and IntimacyIntimacy is extremely personal. It can be beautiful, it can be complicated, and it can be a hundred things in-between. Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I’ve found that, with a...reactions7comments
Tips For Choosing and Outfitting Your WalkerAre you in need of a walker? In this video, you will learn how to choose a walker that works best for you and also tips on how to accessorize...reactions5comments