Flare ScaresThe role that fear plays as it pertains to our RA is an important concept to keep in mind as we manage...reactions7comments
RA and DepressionI’ve had depression since I was 14. It’s something that has colored every aspect of my life and how I perceive the...reactions6comments
I Love My Body: A New MantraI can’t claim I’ve always embraced self-love, especially where my body is concerned. I was in first grade when my body first...reactions5comments
Chronic Inflammation, Dopamine, & MotivationA friend of mine posted an article on her Facebook page recently that I thought was interesting: "Chronic Inflammation Removes Motivation by Reducing...reactions28comments
I Hope It's a FlareI’m a pretty outspoken person, but there is a list of things I never expected I’d say. “I hope it’s a flare,”...reactions1comment
What Is Chronic Disease Self-Management?This is a breakdown of how researchers and physicians think about self-management. It is both informational and an opportunity to think on...reactionscomments
That "Uh-oh" MomentRheumatoid arthritis. It’s a daily struggle, a slow burn, a never-ending battle. Usually. Once you live with the illness long enough, though...reactions8comments
RA and ShavingI took many things for granted before my rheumatoid arthritis and one of them is shaving. Before my diagnosis, it was one...reactions36comments
The Pain Scales We NeedThe 10-point pain scale commonly used in medicine can be frustrating for those of us living with painful, chronic conditions. For starters...reactions40comments
"You Would Feel So Much Better if You Just ______."“You would feel so much better if you just: exercised, lost weight, put on makeup every day, showered every day, did yoga...reactions29comments
Never a Dull MomentIf I were to describe my life with JRA, I would say: it’s never a dull moment. I’ve also described it as...reactions6comments
Is It Stress?I’ve always heard that stress is bad for rheumatoid arthritis, but I’ve never been sure what that meant for me and my...reactions8comments
Balancing Parenting and Rheumatoid Arthritis“Normal” parenting life - you know, being a parent withoutrheumatoid arthritis - is tough enough regardless of how old your children are...reactions2comments
Attending College with RAIn this video, I provide some tips for current and future college students who are living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactionscomments
Health WorryingI have recently come to the stark realization that having a chronic disease for nearly 20 years has caused me to adopt...reactions6comments
This Weird ReprieveI started taking Humira in May 2019. I also graduated from Florida State University in May 2019. Since both of these events...reactions2comments
The "My Meds May Not Be Working Anymore" PanicAnyone who suffers from RA is familiar with the way the disease is treated. We go through a trial and error period...reactions16comments
It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get StrongerLike being a parent to young children, the challenges of RA simply change with time, they do not disappear. And like being...reactions11comments
Leaning into the Little ThingsI’d love to win the lottery, or have a rich uncle I never knew about give me a million dollars, or a...reactions5comments
The Birks Are Back!Spring is here, Summer is just around the corner, and in many ways this means FREEDOM! Freedom from heavy coats and jackets...reactions29comments
