Take the Allergies In America Survey! (CLOSED)The Allergies In America survey is now closed! More than 50 million Americans are living with allergies. Allergens can take shape in...reactions1comment
Weight Fluctuations When You Have Rheumatoid ArthritisPerhaps one of the most frustrating things about having rheumatoid arthritis is the cyclical relationship between RA and weight. I’m not sure...reactions3comments
Only In My DreamsI never remember a time when walking was easy. Yes, I remember when it was easier, but never easy. Being diagnosed with...reactions5comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?I feel like throughout my journey with RA, this question haunts me as one of the most difficult. Often, I have had to...reactions5comments
What Is the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet?Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occurs when your immune system attacks joints, cartilage, and other body parts. Experts do not know what causes this...reactions5comments
An Antibodies MysteryIn late April, I came down with COVID-19 and recovered. I feel very fortunate that I had a milder case and recovered...reactions9comments
Fighting DiscriminationDuring normal times, I love to travel. I have been to many places in the US and some lovely places internationally. So...reactions16comments
Gizmos, Gadgets, and More!Recently, I have seen several articles reviewing gizmos and gadgets that help people with rheumatoid arthritis. A couple of these articles have...reactions21comments
Use Caution While Exercising with RAI recently got back to my swimming regimen after 8 months of not being able to swim in our indoor pool due...reactions9comments
Monica’s First Day Out…during the pandemic, that is. Yes, I have gotten a couple of takeaways here and there (only things that I could blast...reactions4comments
What 20 Years of RA Have Taught MeI recently had my 20 RAnniversary, having now lived two decades with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease. A reader reached out...reactions37comments
The Hazard of Becoming My Own DoctorThe year 2020 has been many things, and for people with RA, it has been a year when timely medical care has...reactions7comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Give UpI took middle school Practical Arts. It was required for all 7 graders in my school system in the 1960s. The curriculum consisted...reactions9comments
Monica’s Tips for Staying HealthyOne thing I’ve always been proud of is that I rarely got sick. I mean “normie” sick like the flu, colds, and...reactions6comments
Can a Blood Test Predict Treatment Response in RA?A recent study suggests that laboratory tests may be helpful in predicting which patients with rheumatoid arthritis will respond to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic...reactions5comments
COVID-19 Vaccinations For People With Autoimmune ConditionsUpdate: As of August 13, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends an additional dose of the mRNA...reactions11comments
Do Assistive Devices Help or Hurt with RA?This is a question I have pondered on for years and my opinion is that it depends entirely on the purpose of...reactions3comments
The Day My Meds Didn’t WorkMy biologic, Orencia, hasn’t been working at full capacity for many months now. I know this because, at the beginning, I could...reactions10comments
Scatter Brains and Organizational DisarrayNot long ago, Rob and I were sitting on our front porch listening to the birds sing and watching squirrels scurry around...reactions9comments
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Biologic for RALearning I had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) came with an entire mixed bag of emotions. To be honest, I was really grateful to...reactions41comments
