Weasel WordsI believe the two most disheartening words you can hear from a doctor are “chronic pain.” As in “You have chronic pain.”...reactions16comments
Surgery Tips - Part 3: How to Handle Surgery like a ChampSurgery is never comfortable but with these three tips you can make is a bit more pleasant. Here are some tips about...reactionscomments
Surgery Tips - Part 1: The Need for SurgerySurgery isn't a common treatment for RA, but sometimes it is necessary. Watch this video to find out when and why to...reactionscomments
Beware the Dignity PoliceI am sweating as I grip my walker and lift my feet to propel myself down the long hall when one of...reactions2comments
Triggers, SchmiggersI’ve had a good day. I’ve run errands, maneuvering miles through heavy traffic to the bank, to the grocery store, and back...reactions1comment
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Medication ManagementSome helpful tips on how to be on the lookout for side effects, interactions, and overall medication management with RA...reactionscomments
No. 7 - Enjoy Your LifeThis is the seventh of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA...reactions4comments
No. 6 - Ask for HelpThis is the sixth of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA...reactions4comments
Video: Finding The Humor in RAKelly Mack talks about the importance of humor in coping with rheumatoid arthritis...reactions2comments
No. 3 - Find a Rheumatologist You TrustThis is the third of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA...reactions5comments
Is It Me or My RA?Lately, I’ve been having some cranky days. I really do take seriously my emotional state and how it influences my rheumatoid arthritis...reactions12comments
No. 2 – Do Research, Don't PanicThis is the second of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA...reactions2comments
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me That?On a recent visit to my rheumatologist, we were sitting with a medical student when my doctor asked me to explain how...reactions18comments
You Can Raise AwarenessRaising awareness about RA may sound intimidating but it really is quite simple and very valuable!...reactionscomments
Owning "My" RAHave you ever noticed that you refer to your own Rheumatoid Arthritis disease as “my RA”? It did not start out that...reactions3comments
A Crash Course in CaregivingLiving with a chronic illness often dramatically changes the way you manage routine activities and responsibilities. You might need assistance to keep...reactionscomments
Where Would I Be Without Self-Advocacy?I’m riding a crowded train home from work and a woman behind me sets her bag on my head. I’m sitting in...reactions5comments
Better Safe than SorrySeeing your doctor when you start with a "routine" illness is the sensible and safe way to go....here is why....reactions1comment
Coping With ItI turned off the dryer and reached in, burying my hands in the deep-heated load of towels that had just finished the...reactions4comments
