Love Your FeetIn this video, Nan chats about taking care of our feet with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially during the months we are in...reactionscomments
Long Nights and Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Problem of Chronic Insomnia “Have you stopped drinking coffee? You need to exercise every day and that will help you sleep.” It had been awhile since...reactions6comments
A Little Vitamin D on My RAnniversaryTime for celebration. It’s my 13th RAnniversary!! My disease is a teenager now. However, it’s likely older than that. Like a stray...reactions6comments
Inject Me TenderlyStorytime: I have osteoarthritis. The end. Just kidding! I have relatively severe osteoarthritis and take medications to combat further deterioration. I...reactions38comments
Silver Linings & Sour Dairy - Benefits of Chronic IllnessThis whole corona pandemic has gotten me thinking about the drawbacks of RA, sure. But really, it has me thinking about the...reactions2comments
On Shaky Grounds These DaysThroughout my 25 years with RA, I have had periods of time where I feel a personal “earthquake” of sorts. Characterized by...reactions1comment
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactionscomments
A New RA Foot Pain and Sleep TroublesMy sleep has been disrupted lately, mostly due to a new a RA pain I have been having in my left foot...reactions41comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
RA Fatigue Affects Every Aspect of LifeIt often feels like there aren't any specific words to describe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) fatigue and how it makes us feel. Fatigue...reactions5comments
Self-care during COVID-19Despite the challenges COVID-19 presents us with, and they are daunting and life-threatening, as survivors of an autoimmune disease we are positioned...reactionscomments
Dealing with Seasonal Allergies while Having RAOur allergy season in Florida started early—maybe a month ago. And it’s been the worst I’ve experienced so far. Coughing, sneezing, itchy...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection RiskOur world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are...reactionscomments
At-Home Devices That Can Monitor Your HealthAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
I've Lost Control: Taking My Life Back from Rheumatoid ArthritisThere are so many things in life that I feel like I’ve lost control over because of rheumatoid arthritis. There are so...reactions11comments
Staying Positive during a PandemicAs I sit on my couch, quarantined in my home, I have many thoughts racing through my mind... COVID-19 has hit my...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
Keeping Connected while Social DistancingAs we’re social distancing to keep ourselves safe from coronavirus infection (and to slow the spread), it can be easy to start...reactions2comments
How Are Other People Managing Sleep Problems with RA?Sleep issues are common in many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In fact, results from the 2019 RA In America Survey...reactionscomments
