Prednisone Mood Swings and Rheumatoid ArthritisFor some, prednisone is a miracle medication. For others, it is the slingshot that has launched them down a course in their...reactions7comments
Quick Tips to Manage Nausea for RA PatientsAs an RA patient who also lives with a GI condition called Crohn’s disease, I am unfortunately too educated and experienced when...reactions15comments
Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: It's Time to Repeat Hyaluronic Acid InjectionsI remember the occasion very clearly when osteoarthritis made itself known beyond a reasonable doubt. In 2010, I decided to paint my...reactions6comments
My Bone Loss StoryAccording to the Mayo Clinic, osteoporosis “causes bones to become brittle and weak” because “the formation of new bone does not keep...reactions4comments
Getting Accommodations During the PandemicMy general stance on the pandemic: things are challenging for everyone and we are all just trying to figure it out. So...reactions3comments
If Murphy’s Law Was A Disease, It’d Be RAWell, that’s it; the title says it all. Thanks for coming, please leave your praise in the comment section below! Ha! There’s...reactions13comments
Tips for Juvenile Idiopathic Rheumatoid ArthritisSince I was diagnosed at age two more than 40 years ago, the condition has changed names (from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to...reactions8comments
My Healthcare Team: More Than Just RheumatologyWhen you have a chronic illness — and more specifically, a rheumatic illness — your rheumatologist is your eventual first point of...reactions6comments
Should I Have Some Physical Therapy for RA?I have been fortunate to have had some really talented and outstanding physical and occupational therapists to work with over the years...reactions6comments
The American College of Rheumatology COVID-19 Vaccine RecommendationsRecently the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released its recommendations for autoimmune patients (including rheumatoid arthritis) for the COVID-19 vaccines. Their conclusion...reactions5comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2In my last article, I talked about developing a support system and finding ways to boost your self-confidence. Today, I have two...reactions1comment
New Xeljanz Safety Study Reports Drug Fails Two GoalsPfizer reported results from a new post-launch study on the safety of the drug Xeljanz (tofacitinib), finding more major adverse cardiovascular events...reactions4comments
Finding a New Routine with In-Person Care and TelemedicineAs technology has become a bigger part of our daily lives, its uses in healthcare have also grown. Thanks to improvements in...reactionscomments
Preparing For & Attending An Infusion AppointmentAs an autoimmune disease patient living with Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis, I have a long standing relationship with infusions. From inpatient...reactions23comments
A Slide Lock Bag Sealing System Could Make A Big DifferenceMy hands hurt. One thing that RA/RD has impacted is my hands. My fingers regularly swell and small object manipulation is nearly...reactions11comments
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient JourneyBeing diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by...reactionscomments
New Insurance, New Troubles?I recently got a full-time job as an Assistant Director with an office of research down in Florida. This was such a...reactions2comments
Tech Assistance at SchoolIn my last article, I described some of the helpful physical accommodations I use at school. In this article, I will detail...reactions2comments
Now's the Time to Make a Better Bed for Pain Relief - MattressesSleep should be a time for the body to heal. Yet, poor sleep is linked to greater pain sensitivity. Unfortunately, people living...reactions9comments
The Long and Winding Road of RAIt never ceases to amaze me, even after nearly 25 years since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, how circuitous the RA journey...reactions19comments
