I Hope It's a FlareI’m a pretty outspoken person, but there is a list of things I never expected I’d say. “I hope it’s a flare,”...reactions1comment
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
Kids Get Arthritis Too! July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month!What do you think comes to mind when most people hear the word arthritis? Do you think the average person picture someone...reactions2comments
Go Enjoy Your Life"Go enjoy your life. Really. I mean that seriously. Go enjoy it, 'cause there are people fighting like hell for it." --Claire...reactions1comment
That "Uh-oh" MomentRheumatoid arthritis. It’s a daily struggle, a slow burn, a never-ending battle. Usually. Once you live with the illness long enough, though...reactions8comments
That Thing No One Talks AboutI am the mother of a toddler – my son is now 18 months old and he is a major handful! Luckily...reactions10comments
Never a Dull MomentIf I were to describe my life with JRA, I would say: it’s never a dull moment. I’ve also described it as...reactions6comments
Tips For Starting a Relationship With RAWhat happens when you meet someone you really like? Join Kat as she discusses some of the things she learned when she...reactionscomments
Balancing Parenting and Rheumatoid Arthritis“Normal” parenting life - you know, being a parent withoutrheumatoid arthritis - is tough enough regardless of how old your children are...reactions2comments
Advice from A Sexual Counselor For Chronic PatientsIn November, I attended a session entitled Sexual Issues in Rheumatology: Assessment and Intervention at the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting...reactionscomments
Expert Advice For Improving Your Sex Life With RAIf living with RA has had a negative impact on your sex life, you are not alone. Many of us with RA...reactionscomments
How To Talk To Your Partner About SexIf living with RA has had a negative impact on your sex life, you are certainly not alone. Although it is an...reactionscomments
Tips For Dating and RADating is tough, especially when you live with a chronic illness such as rheumatoid arthritis. Join Kat as she talks about her...reactionscomments
This Weird ReprieveI started taking Humira in May 2019. I also graduated from Florida State University in May 2019. Since both of these events...reactions2comments
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
Video: Pacing OurselvesA key way to make it through this very time of year is to pace yourself and here are some strategies for...reactionscomments
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
It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get StrongerLike being a parent to young children, the challenges of RA simply change with time, they do not disappear. And like being...reactions11comments
20 Surprising Little Things You Can Do to Start Feeling Better TodayMaking changes in your life to improve your health can often feel daunting – especially when you are juggling work and family...reactionscomments
My Best FriendPets can be a source of comfort and support to those of us with RA. I share how my dog, Leah has...reactions5comments
