The Problem Of Exercise and RAI’m sitting here writing with my stationary bicycle next to me and I’m pondering my next move. Do I force my painful...reactions8comments
RA or Not RA?One of my favorite summer shows is about a concierge doctor in the Hamptons, New York. In one episode, a patient spends...reactions96comments
Summer SwellingIt's July, and July in Minnesota (usually) means hot, muggy, humid, tropical, oppressive, and miserable weather. The miserable part is my own...reactions37comments
Pain Is What the Patient Says It Is The title of this article is my favorite definition of pain. Pain is an unpleasant experience that is subjective in nature, with...reactions8comments
Take a Pill, Gain a PoundThere is a lot of discussion of obesity and rheumatoid arthritis (including many great articles on this site). But I am given...reactions15comments
Relishing the Here and NowThis video looks at pausing and appreciating what we have in the present moment to give us joy and satisfaction. This actually...reactionscomments
The PTSD of RASo, I’m just making my bed, a small chore I do every single morning without much thought. Neatening my bedroom for the...reactions17comments
Support in Unlikely PlacesA very interesting thing happened to me a few weeks ago: I attended my 10-year high school reunion. First of all, I...reactions4comments
Does it Hurt? And Other Questions that are Really Hard to Answer I recently was talking to a good friend of mine who lives with ulcerative colitis, and the conversation turned toward how hard...reactions5comments
Making Travel ChoicesMy husband and I really enjoy travel. We visit family, friends, and take trips to different places to see the sights, enjoy...reactions2comments
Hair (Not the Musical)I was recently at a meeting that included a number of other RA patient advocates. Over lunch, conversation turned (not unexpectedly) to...reactions8comments
Pain and Sleep - a Two-Way StreetBelow is a screenshot from my phone. It shows a recent night of sleep tracking from my Fitbit. The red parts are...reactions11comments
Time for a ChangeWe have all heard about how certain events or changes in our lives can produce stress. Marriage, divorce, the death of a...reactions4comments
Acceptance May Mean Saying "No"It was a dream job. One of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to do meaningful work you enjoy with people you respect at a...reactions5comments
Just Add Exercise?I recently found myself suddenly in the middle of a heated debate about opioids and pain treatment via an E-mail thread, surprisingly...reactions10comments
Why Do I Keep Doing That??When was the last time you pushed yourself too far and suffered the consequences of extra pain, stiffness and disability? My arms...reactions32comments
Reaching out to OthersIn this video, I discuss the importance of not isolating ourselves as we deal with the impact of RA. Nan...reactions2comments
Three Things I've Learned About Living Well With RAMarc Ian Barasch is someone I discovered about ten years ago when I came across his books, The Healing Path, A Soul...reactions2comments
Fighting with the MirrorSometimes I get angry with the mirror. I feel it doesn’t reflect how I am feeling—specifically, how I am feeling on a...reactions10comments
Caged to the Pain: A Story About My RibsThe ribs are an important part of our bodies. They protect our lungs and hearts and other organs like the spleen. They...reactions24comments
