The MaestroCue the orchestra. The Maestro is ready to play once again. This time with special guest star COVID-19. I do not know...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 -...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...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...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...reactions5comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Doctors, & the PortalDoctors. When you have rheumatoid arthritis or, really, any chronic illness, doctors become a permanent part of your life – a phenomenon...reactions18comments
The Irony in Managing RASometimes, the suggestions for managing my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms feel ironic. My joints are screaming in pain and I don’t want to...reactions11comments
Still Slogging AlongTold you I’d be back! I recently wrote about fatigue, one of several rheumatoid disease (arthritis) symptoms. It runs with joint pain...reactions25comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 2So, let’s talk shoes. I truly think I have spent enough money on shoes and now possess enough shoes to open my own...reactions4comments
Declines in Accessibility 31 Years After the Americans with Disabilities ActAs I’ve largely stayed home during the pandemic, it’s been a constant worry: Will my communities be accessible when I return? Even...reactions3comments
Work From Home Environment and Adjusting for RA PainI have been lucky enough to work from home since long before the pandemic began. Due to my chronic illnesses, I have...reactions5comments
Heavy or Light? The Everyday Question of Hand GripMy grip strength was always an issue with my rheumatoid arthritis. I remember when I started losing my grip and couldn’t grasp...reactions7comments
Watching for Lung IssuesWithout fail at every appointment with my rheumatologist, he asks if I have been coughing and listens to my lungs. Every couple...reactions13comments
My Third COVID Vaccine Dose ExperienceRecently, a third COVID-19 vaccine dose was made available to immunocompromised individuals. You have to, of course, get the same brand of...reactions8comments
Anemia, Chronically Gone?An amazing thing has happened, I've realized over the last year. Maybe I sound silly and superstitious, but I almost don't want...reactions2comments
Walking with The BeatlesI started walking regularly only in November of 2020. Before that, I could barely walk because I moved as much side-to-side as...reactionscomments
You Know You Have RA When...There are many shared experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that connect people all across the community. Whether those experiences are...reactions22comments
Anxiety You Can't Shake. And Earwigs.Anxiety. Like packets of ketchup at the fast-food drive-thru, it comes with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness whether you ask for...reactions29comments
Statins Help with Cardiovascular Complications in RA PatientsA recent study, "Statin Use and Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis: an Incident User Cohort Study" published in the Journal of Managed Care...reactions8comments
Living within My MeansWhen I moved to my own apartment after college (and during the many lessons beforehand), my parents always stressed to me that...reactions8comments
