The Sleep MachineI was recently diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea after having a sleep study test. This condition means that my airway closes...reactions11comments
A Fascinating AnalogyNot long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared...reactions2comments
Parenting with Chronic RA FatigueBeing a parent is a tiring job, and often, life with a chronic illness often comes with fatigue. Both together can be...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactionscomments
Seven Tips for Parents with RANavigating life with a chronic condition can be challenging. Adding children and parenting stress into the mix can make it feel like...reactions2comments
Preparing for the SeasonThe seasons are changing and warm weather is finally here after a brutal winter. RA flares can cause great discomfort when the...reactions2comments
To The Forgotten Joints of RA....Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a confusing disease and most people don’t know much about the illness beyond a half-idea of what they...reactions34comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in...reactionscomments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactions3comments
What is AFib?Atrial fibrillationa, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart HealthAbout 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactionscomments
How is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
Is AFib Genetic?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactions4comments
Sleep, RA, and AcceptanceOut of all the problems I have experienced with RA thus far in my medical journey, this disease's effects on my sleep...reactions26comments
