Giving Others Time to AdjustI usually see it in their eyes. They feel uncomfortable and don’t know how to behave. Maybe it’s my wheelchair or my...reactionscomments
Do You Have A Flare Action Plan?A few months ago Rheumatoidarthritis.net compiled the results of their RA in America 2016 survey. Surveys like this are so important, especially...reactions13comments
Hello, Representative. Does My Insurance Cover Sex Therapy?As I explained in a previous post, about a year ago my sex life was really suffering – partly as the result...reactions3comments
Video: Love thyselfThis video explores the notion that you must love and care for yourself if you hope to successfully manage your RA with...reactionscomments
Let's (NOT) Keep Politics Out of It!"Please keep the politics bs off this page. There are other forums for that." -- My Facebook troll I got "trolled" recently on my...reactions1comment
Rosacea and RAI’ve been fighting an annoying rosacea flare since November last year. It’s sort of fun (and sardonic) to blame it on the...reactions4comments
The RousingHe begins the Rousing every day in the early morning gloom. Most days he uses his new-found voice, but other times he...reactions6comments
“Supporting Fatigue” at the 2016 American College of Rheumatology Annual MeetingThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is a professional organization committed to improving the care of patients living with rheumatic diseases. Each...reactions12comments
Making The Internet Work For YouThe ability to connect with people, information, organizations, etc. online can be one of the most important things you consider while dealing...reactions2comments
Reality and AppearanceLiving with Rheumatoid Arthritis is often a subtle masquerade of appearances: a smile when one is in pain, the forced buoyancy of...reactions9comments
“Where oh where is my libido?” or The Time I Decided to See a Sex TherapistThough it isn’t often talked about, I think most people living with RA would agree that RA can have a very negative...reactions1comment
It's Not Too LateI get a flu shot every fall, usually after a routine rheumatologist appointment. The VA medical center where I get my care...reactions8comments
Know Your Love Language – A Tool for Improving Communication in RelationshipsCommunication is an essential part of maintaining a healthy relationship – it’s how we share our thoughts, ideas, feelings, and desires with...reactions2comments
(Finally) Embracing Goals and How They Help MeMy entire professional life has been deadline driven. There were usually dire consequences if deadlines weren’t met: contracts could be lost, governing...reactions2comments
Nailed It!In this video, Nan discusses how our fingernails are impacted by RA and how to take care of them...reactions1comment
It's a small, small worldHave you ever stopped to think how important the notion of smallness is to managing RA? As strange as this may sound...reactions2comments
IsolationThe journey of the lone protagonist, forgotten and consigned to oblivion, is the plot of innumerable movies, dramas, novels, and historical narratives...reactions7comments
Learning to Speak RAWhen you’re diagnosed with RA you become a member of an exclusive club. To quote the iconic comic, Groucho Marx (and others...reactions1comment
Aches and AchesThere are aches, and then there are pains. The frequency of both have proliferated in my life since being diagnosed with rheumatoid...reactions3comments
A Hair-Raising ExperienceI have never had an easy time with my hair, but rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has made it even more of a challenge...reactions13comments
