“How are you doing?” Can Be a Complicated QuestionA friend asks me “how are you doing” and I freeze. It’s like being stunned with a taser. I just don’t know...reactions10comments
My Tip For Achey Joints - VibrationHave you ever found yourself rubbing your achey joints? Well, you may be on to something. Applying vibration, touch, and pressure are...reactions5comments
Aides to the RescueAt various times during my life with rheumatoid arthritis I have needed help to assist me with my limitations. This includes after...reactionscomments
Why I Became a Pain Relief Trailblazer and Why You Should TooPain is one of the most fascinating, frustrating and excruciating life experiences we all get to have. It is a universal experience...reactions1comment
The Eyes Have ItThis video, offers some strategies to those of us living with RA, for taking care of our eyes all year around -...reactionscomments
Seeing the Basket as Half FoldedLiving with a chronic disease like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make it challenging to feel like a productive person. The inflammation this...reactions3comments
Let's Get RealSo how do we deal with the day to day realities of RA? First of all we need to be honest about...reactionscomments
Attitude Makes a DifferenceIn previous articles, I’ve written about finding a good doctor and firing bad ones. But another important part of my experience with...reactions2comments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Things I Don’t Want to HearPeople mean well. I will start off by acknowledging this fact. But nevertheless, there are things I still don’t want to hear...reactions2comments
RA: Not Just Joints or Bones But So Much MoreThe Rheumatoid Arthritis In America 2017 online survey gathered insights from over 3,000 individuals currently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). For most people...reactions25comments
Pregnancy & Parenting With Arthritis – An Interview with Laurie ProulxAt the age of fourteen, Laurie Proulx first started showing signs of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (which is now called Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis)...reactionscomments
Right from the RA trenchesWhat happens when your pain from rheumatoid disease gets too big to handle? What can you do when your go-to tools, such...reactions6comments
Car Shopping TipsThis video offers some items for consideration when shopping for a car...reactionscomments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment OptionWhen you’re dealing with a major health issue or condition, it’s helpful to know that in addition to standard treatment, complementary or...reactionscomments
Battling the Summer Heat With RAThe dog days of summer are upon us. The heat and humidity that come along with these sweltering days can be difficult...reactions12comments
RA Tag-alongsThe truth is, there isn't really an organ or system of our bodies that are not potentially affected by RA. Why is...reactions6comments
Summer StrategiesWe all need some tips for managing our RA during the summer heat - Here a few that might help you have...reactionscomments
A Home of My OwnA few months ago I daydreamed what it would be like to live in a place adapted to my rheumatoid arthritis and...reactions3comments
Vacation, All I Ever WantedOpen country roads, Main Street, little cabins on the lake, fresh air (except for the stinky turkey farms), miles of green fields...reactions8comments
