How to Balance Arthritis and CyclingFour years ago, I bought a bike. Sounds simple enough. Although I hadn’t ridden on a real bike in decades, it seemed like a fun way to be more active...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Foreign Travel with RAIn December 2019, I was invited to speak at the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) biannual meeting. I was invited to speak in January 2019 and, between January and December, I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RheumatoidArthritis.net Target Weighted Blanket Giveaway Terms & ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Target Weighted Blanket Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Changing or Adding RA MedicationThis is a follow-up to my previous video on tips for trying new RA medication. Here, I give a break down of some of the difficulties and challenges of choosing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can You Feel the Seasons in Your Joints?My rheumatoid arthritis is behaving itself for the most part lately, but I have noticed a few things popping up in recent weeks. During a routine follow-up appointment with my...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
School Accommodations: Update – Part OneMy fall semester is in full swing and I have come up with a great routine for studying and keeping up with my schoolwork. I wrote an article, recently, on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Digit DistressIt all happened in slow motion. The ceramic bowl bounced off the drying rack, off the counter, and swan dove right into the floor. The shrapnel erupted upwards in an...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
RA TimeoutLately, I have noticed a burning desire to just step away from everything RA. The question is: How do I take this timeout and will it affect my ability to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Rinvoq Was Right for MeI was in one of the worst flareups I had ever had. My doctor had been talking with me about switching my biologics. However, I just never know if the...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The TelevisitThat sounds like the name of a futuristic sitcom, doesn’t it? (By the way, I lay copyright on that name.) The current pandemic has changed the way we live. Everything...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COVID-19 and Flu: Similarities, Differences, and How to Protect YourselfAs the coronavirus and flu season collide, this upcoming fall and winter will look different this year. Here in the United States, it is important to know how to protect...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diminishing Returns of ExerciseI very much feel and know the importance of quality exercise for best maintenance of me and my rheumatoid arthritis. The RA is less fierce when I get my regular...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Problem with RealI have been contemplating the meaning of real. In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as part of an idiom. Like for instance: "pie...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Others May Not “See” It, But I Feel ItDuring Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Got Bone Broth???I have been using bone broth on a daily basis for the last 1 year and 8 months to help manage my rheumatoid arthritis. I was hesitant at first about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA and Dogs: It's ComplicatedI’ve always loved animals. When I was a kid, I joked that I was going to be a wild animal vet and my little brother had to be my assistant for...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Moving Apartments During COVID When You Have RAI just moved apartments during a pandemic — all while having rheumatoid arthritis. And it was difficult. There was so much stuff to move and so many problems. However, I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Do Treatment Outcomes Differ Between Seronegative RA and Seropositive RA?My diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis was not immediate upon reporting vague symptoms to my primary care doctor as early as 2004. The main reason is that my laboratory results did...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
We Need to Talk About RA Fatigue: Results From Our 8th RA In America SurveyFatigue is a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that affects various aspects of life. RA fatigue is more than “just tired.” Fatigue brings not only severe exhaustion but also decreased...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
In Praise of Physical Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis For the past year, my right ankle has been listing, like a boat that is slowly sinking. And lately, I’ve noticed that my shoes are getting worn to the nub...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments