Stress Doesn’t Do A Body GoodI’ve had a lot going on recently, including losing my job due to budget cuts, going through a breakup from my boyfriend...reactions1comment
Attitude is everythingHandling RA on a day to day basis requires a lot of tools. From my perspective one of the most important and...reactionscomments
Listening to Caregivers: Recollections from a Caregiver SeminarThis past weekend, I traveled with Lisa for a 1-day patient blogger conference held in Chicago, IL. The event, hosted by a...reactionscomments
The Comparison TrapIt has occurred to me that our culture consistently and relentlessly encourages us to compare ourselves in so many ways to everyone...reactions2comments
Another Weather RantI know, I talk about the weather a lot on here, but the truth is, it really impacts my RA in a...reactions1comment
Simple Tasks for Rheumatoid DiseasesI have rheumatoid disease (arthritis). It’s just one of many rheumatic diseases, which, according to the American College of Rheumatology, are “often...reactionscomments
Bottom of the BarrelLast month my father underwent an arthroscopy, or knee cleaning. During high school, forty some years ago, he sustained a soccer injury...reactions11comments
To-Do vs. To-Feel"Replace all of your lists of things to do with lists of how you want to feel." --Maryam Hasnaa I came across...reactions5comments
Familiar LessonsMy mother’s death day anniversary was at the beginning of August. She passed away when I was 12 and not a day...reactions7comments
Why I Like Going to the Doctor'sI used to hate going to the doctor’s. It was time ill spent and usually came with needle sticks, blood and urine...reactionscomments
RA HabitsHere are some ways to manage day-to-day habits pertaining to RA. Nan gives some tips on organizing all RA supplies like ice-packs...reactionscomments
Four Years and 200 Articles LaterIt’s nearing two decades since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD). Before long, the post-diagnosis length of my life’s timeline will...reactions5comments
Stop Pounding on the DoorAttempting to clean my bedroom the other day, I found a couple of worn old notebooks lying buried in a pile on...reactionscomments
Competing to Be the WorstAt a recent conference, one of the marketing guru speakers argued that “we’re all competing against the best experience ever had by...reactions2comments
Pride Rock“Ow, I hurt.” “WHY DIDN’T YOU ASK FOR HELP??” “...” I recently wrote an article asking why I continually push my limits...reactions5comments
My Favorite GadgetsIn this video, Kelly Mack shares some of her favorite gadgets for making life with RA a little bit easier. Her favorite...reactionscomments
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
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
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
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
