RA Fog and FrustrationThe past few weeks — and really since we’ve been in isolation — I have been incredibly tired. But this isn’t the...reactions7comments
There Is No Secondary Gain in Chronic Pain Secondary gain is a psychoanalytic term for the advantages someone with pain has because of their chronic pain. The idea is that...reactions11comments
Monica’s Tips for Staying HealthyOne thing I’ve always been proud of is that I rarely got sick. I mean “normie” sick like the flu, colds, and...reactions6comments
Do Assistive Devices Help or Hurt with RA?This is a question I have pondered on for years and my opinion is that it depends entirely on the purpose of...reactions3comments
RA Strain: What a Headache!Lately, I’ve developed a new (and annoying) problem: headaches. Nearly every day, by the end of the day, I experience an almost...reactions26comments
Changing or Adding RA MedicationThis is a follow-up to my previous video on tips for trying new RA medication. Here, I give a break down of...reactionscomments
School Accommodations: Update – Part OneMy fall semester is in full swing and I have come up with a great routine for studying and keeping up with...reactionscomments
Unwinding and UngrindingI first saw the term “grind culture” on an Instagram post from The Nap Ministry. I immediately knew what it meant, as...reactions14comments
Scatter Brains and Organizational DisarrayNot long ago, Rob and I were sitting on our front porch listening to the birds sing and watching squirrels scurry around...reactions9comments
Flare Prediction: Do You Know Ahead of Time?Do you know a week, two weeks, or a few days ahead of a flare that you are going to have one? Do...reactionscomments
How to Know When to Change MedicationsIt’s a tricky art to figure out when to change medications for rheumatoid arthritis. To be honest, I have probably leaned too...reactions14comments
The TelevisitThat sounds like the name of a futuristic sitcom, doesn’t it? (By the way, I lay copyright on that name.) The current...reactions2comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue FeverWith 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...reactions5comments
What Was I Thinking??"What was I thinking?" How many times do we say this to ourselves? Never about the same things though. With rheumatoid arthritis...reactions5comments
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed DiagnosisBy the time I finally received the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, it was not an unexpected surprise. I had experienced strange symptoms...reactions13comments
Depression and RA – the Link That Cannot Be IgnoredI am writing this post in mid-October 2020. And frankly, I am getting tons of emails from political campaigns asking me for...reactions3comments
Difficult Holiday Planning ConversationsWith the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into fall, it is time to plan for the holidays and have some potentially challenging conversations. Although...reactions3comments
The Waking Nightmare of RALast night I had a nightmare. In my dream, I felt a strange sensation in my right wrist, and looked down to...reactions17comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Making Smarter ChoicesYou’ve heard the adage: work smarter, not harder. One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body...reactions5comments
