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...reactions29comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions20comments
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...reactions2comments
RA PrioritiesOne of the most impactful things I have had to learn since being diagnosed with RA is the art of prioritizing. We...reactions1comment
The Armor of Rheumatoid ArthritisI sometimes feel like an armadillo. Sounds very strange, I know. But I think it is intriguing to look at how we relate...reactions3comments
Taking Humira Weekly: A Worsening of RA SymptomsI’m not sure what’s been making my RA worse lately, but my joints are in a lot more pain and my bloodwork...reactions6comments
Getting Used to the Stares AgainI haven’t been out much in the last few months. (Understatement of the year, right?!) So, I actually am not used to...reactions3comments
Just Color It: 6 Benefits of Coloring for Individuals with Rheumatoid ArthritisI can remember, from an early age, loving to color. I would spend hours upon hours choosing the perfect colors for my...reactions12comments
The Pitfalls of Seronegative RAAs many as a third of people with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are diagnosed with what is called seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. This...reactions56comments
Ten Things I Wish I’d Known When Diagnosed with Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis has become such an integrated part of my life that it is hard to believe it’s been 13.5 years since...reactions16comments
How I Catch Some ZZZsI am very lucky that I do not have any sleep disorders but I still have trouble falling asleep and staying that...reactions23comments
RA-darYes, I do believe that after 25 years with RA I have developed an ability to sense when someone I am around...reactions3comments
My RA Hands: Shades of Pink, Purple, Red, White, and BlueAbout 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My hands can get really cold and...reactions50comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Habit FormingI've written quite a few articles on my attempts at spontaneity and changes in habits. I appreciate routine and its benefits for...reactions2comments
