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
Fatigue Stinks. That's It.Well, I think it’s time, once again, to talk about fatigue. More and more lately, I have seen our community members talking...reactions99comments
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
Gain and Loss with Rheumatoid ArthritisAt the end of every year, I like to take the time to reflect on the things that I’ve gained, the things...reactions3comments
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
Unwinding and UngrindingI first saw the term “grind culture” on an Instagram post from The Nap Ministry. I immediately knew what it meant, as...reactions14comments
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
Flare Prediction: Do You Know Ahead of Time?Do you know a week, two weeks, or a few days ahead of a flare that you are going to have one? Do...reactionscomments
