Thyroid Ultrasound and RAI wrote previously about how my thyroid is currently in the process of some kind of self-destruction. Maybe a bit dramatic, but...reactions15comments
The Things I Am Grateful For2020 was a year. I think we can all agree on that. It really pushed us to our human limits. My 2020...reactions5comments
My Pathway to RA Combination TherapyAlthough I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms for most of my life, I’ve only been treated for it since my official diagnosis...reactionscomments
Contemplating a New NormalAs I watch the COVID-19 vaccination effort grow and see the number of people vaccinated increase as the number of new infections...reactionscomments
Target Weighted Blanket Giveaway!This giveaway has now ended! Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, we are celebrating Arthritis Awareness Month this May. The theme is RA Tells a...reactions2comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Ode to Dr. SeussRain, rain, go away! Don’t come back another day. You make me ache and hurt so much I want to take you...reactions10comments
A Battlefield of BonesOne evening recently, I noticed my ankle bones. Moments later, I became aware of the tendons attached to them. Out of curiosity...reactions1comment
Apples and Oranges: Comparisons and RADespite knowing that my own situation with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is unique and that no one else likely has the same experience...reactions2comments
Tips for Packing and Moving with RAOne of the most stressful situations in life is moving. Finding a new place to live, packing up the old place, transporting...reactions11comments
The Boogie Monster of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Anger (Part 2)In my last article, I talked about realizing that anger has been part of my life with rheumatoid arthritis and why it...reactions23comments
What Was That?I went to sit down in my SUV on July 24, 2020, and my right hip yelled at me! I had to...reactions22comments
Brain Fog: The Impact of RA on Mental FunctioningResults from the 2019 RA In America Survey showed that 61 percent of survey participants living with RA experienced brain fog within...reactions8comments
Stiff and Tired: Surviving the Evenings with RAAlthough being treated with Plaquenil has made a huge impact on my quality of life, I realize that evenings are still difficult...reactions14comments
Waking Up Early when You Have RA Can Be a Struggle, But I Like ItI, and many other RheumatoidArthritis.net contributors and moderators, have written extensively on problems with sleeping when you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). From...reactions9comments
RA or Not RA?One of my favorite summer shows is about a concierge doctor in the Hamptons, New York. In one episode, a patient spends...reactions166comments
RA + Brain FogIt’s 9:52 AM. I’ve been sitting in my office, at my desk, for two hours now. I’ve eaten my granola bar, sipped...reactions9comments
Heave Ho – Lifting with RALifting without igniting a flare may be one of the biggest challenges we face in our day-to-day lives. When you stop and...reactions5comments
Dressing Helpers for Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Ideas to TryHave you ever found yourself staring at your sock wondering what to do next? If you’re like me, the next step usually...reactions9comments
Patience Is PowerI started teaching a mindfulness class for 2 graders and I was reminded about how important patience and focus are to my...reactions6comments
The Pain of RA & How to CopeI think it’s time for a practical post, don’t you? We’ve talked about a ton of abstract concepts lately and, while those...reactions10comments
