My Mind is Made UpOver the years of contending with RA I have come to realize that there is a need to utilize the skills associated with will power. The thought of practicing will... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Community Views: 6 Ways to Combat Morning StiffnessMost people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience joint stiffness. But did you ever notice you are more stiff in the mornings? Morning stiffness has been defined as “slowness or difficulty... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
When a Cold Is Not Just a ColdTis the season for flu, colds, and other nasty critters shared via coughs, handshakes, and sneezes. I start getting twitchy on public transit when I see uncovered coughs and hear... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ending 2017 With JoyOK, everyone. Christmas is just behind us. Although it’s supposed to be a holiday filled with joy, giving, and cozy evenings playing checkers with family and friends, sipping hot cocoa... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Does RA Affect Your Feet?As many of our community members know, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects everyone differently. The feet are one of the most common places where RA causes pain. When RA affects the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments71 comments
Happy HolidaysHow to handle the demands of the holidays with RA. ... By Nan Hart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Low Can You Go?"Every limbo boy and limbo girl...all around the limbo world" I have that silly Chubby Checker "Limbo Rock" song in my head right now, mostly because the word "limbo" popped... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
RA Can...RA CannotAfter I thought of all the things RA can do, I came to a realization of what RA can’t do... By Carla Kienast1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Focusing on the Wrong VillainIn a recent op-ed in The Hill, a Washington, DC newspaper, Dr. Lynn Webster, MD, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine and the author of The Painful... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you DecideMaking decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating in a clinical trial is right for you. There... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Importance of HydrationSometimes I struggle with the fundamentals. I get so involved with the advanced treatments and trying to stay on top of rheumatoid arthritis flares, that I forget the basics. The... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Finding the Holiday Spirit with RASometimes it’s hard to get in the holiday spirit when you’re achy and stiff from rheumatoid arthritis. I admit that this year is a little tough for me because I’ve... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Beware of Different Drug LawsAbout two years ago, Toyota made headlines by appointing its first foreigner to an executive position. Even more impressive, the American, Julie Hamp, was also a woman. Three months later... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Mama Wren's Holiday Cooking HacksFor many of us, planning for, cooking, and serving those amazing holiday feasts is a lot of fun—and for some of us, well, not so much. But whichever type you... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Fighting Compassion FatigueI’ve been on a trend of not feeling great with my rheumatoid arthritis. If it isn’t pain and stiffness, then it’s the exhaustion. And I find that feeling bad and... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
GratitudeNan discusses the value and purpose of gratitude in our lives and how it enhances our management of RA... By Nan Hart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in... By Nina Winterbottom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Return to Physical TherapyRecently I returned to physical therapy (PT) for some refresher sessions. When I last met with my rheumatologist we spoke about my questioning if my medications were working as well... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good news is that there are lots of resources... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stepping OutSo for the last couple of years, both of my great toes have been painful, in different ways, and in different spots, but nonetheless, restricting my ability to walk as... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments