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In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...

I am recently retired from a full-time career I had for nearly 24 years.  Why does that matter now and how does it relate to RA?  Well, first of all...

With the holiday season coming up, and shopping-a-plenty on everyone’s list, I think it’s a perfect time to revisit one of the most controversial 135 square feet in all of...

"Do you endure pain in public because you worry that people might think you complain too much?" This was a question that was asked of people with RA by Creaky...

Ever meet someone that you know, who looks at you once, twice then three times before they say hello?  I had that situation at ACR in October.  I have known...

I think that most people dislike the feeling of pity yet instinctively respond to compassion.  Why is that?  They both come from a place of expressing sorrow for another human...

So, I am still recovering from what I consider an “activity hangover”.  By that, I mean that place of insane fatigue, body aches, brain fog, and joint pain.  All, as...

As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to reflect on an unusual part of life for which I am thankful: aging. They fear their mortality. They hate the changes that aging may...

As I write this, it is 5:45 AM. I am up early with a pulsing backache.  I did not sleep long, and I already sense a nap will be in...

Many people walk through the world without thought. They may notice a crack in the sidewalk or a large root in a trail, but they aren’t consciously aware of how...

It’s a tricky art to figure out when to change medications for rheumatoid arthritis. To be honest, I have probably leaned too conservatively toward not changing quickly enough when a...

"To travel is to live." --Hans Christian Andersen Last winter I was determined to take a big trip back to Europe to visit friends and places I've been greatly missing...

We recently adopted a scary-smart dog. She picks up on the subtlest of cues and knows what’s what. She doesn’t stay distracted for long, so we bought her some puzzle...

I love cheese. I love it so much. And I can taste it right now as I write this: a rich and delicious soft saltiness, melting in my mouth. Of...

Being in a relationship is hard.  Anyone who says they have it easy is either lying, or – well, nothing. Lying, that’s it.  Laying your soul bare for someone is...

I practically live in my red, double strap Birkenstock sandals. I slide them on as soon as it's warm and dry enough in the spring and wear them as much...

It’s been a long haul. Last year around this time I realized my current medication wasn’t working as well, that it’s effects were fading. So in December, I made the...

Having a lifelong illness comes with a ton of unique trials and tribulations.  There are things that we experience that most people will never understand – couldn’t understand – without...

Music has always been an important part of my life. From as early as age 4-5, I remember my mom playing the radio all the time: in the house, in...

It is important to transition our footwear from season to season to avoid some RA pitfalls...