Seminal MomentsWe’ve all had those seminal moments – instances where everything after that point changes. Maybe it was that moment when you knew...reactions1comment
What to Tell OthersI have a hard time talking about my pain and illness with others. It’s something I’m trying to get better at, especially...reactions17comments
Beware of Different Drug LawsAbout two years ago, Toyota made headlines by appointing its first foreigner to an executive position. Even more impressive, the American, Julie...reactions2comments
Pharmacy Benefits Managers: A Patient's PerspectiveThe time for my next dose of medication passed. I stared at my hands and feet, and worried. A week went by...reactions2comments
Mama Wren's Holiday Cooking HacksFor many of us, planning for, cooking, and serving those amazing holiday feasts is a lot of fun—and for some of us...reactions3comments
How Do You Feel Good When You Rarely Feel Good?Rheumatoid arthritis is a physical disease that is harmful to emotional health. For most of my life I resisted this fact, mostly...reactions4comments
What Can Giving Back Give You?Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or...reactionscomments
Return to Physical TherapyRecently I returned to physical therapy (PT) for some refresher sessions. When I last met with my rheumatologist we spoke about my...reactions4comments
Taking Care of Mental HealthGrowing up with severe rheumatoid arthritis was not easy—physically nor emotionally and mentally. Looking back, I feel grateful that I had supportive...reactionscomments
Battling The Crud: Getting The Flu Shot Vs. Getting The FluI was truly avoiding getting the flu shot this year. After being hospitalized for a severe case of cellulitis after getting the...reactionscomments
Great ExpectationsStarting a new drug treatment always makes me hopeful. But I’ve learned the hard way to be realistic. Most of us believe...reactions7comments
HAHAHAI LOVE TO LAUGH. I simply cannot imagine my life without humor. I grew up with a particularly witty and fun loving...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: How Much Do I Share About RA?Inspired by writer Kelly Mack's questions in a recent article:"I struggle with the question: how much do I share about my RA?...reactions4comments
Crash Course in Emergency PreparationMy husband and I recently had a crash course in emergency preparation because we happened to be visiting Orlando when hurricane Irma...reactions4comments
SociabilityI won’t deny that I love the Internet. I’ve been an avid website explorer, both for fun and for work, since the...reactionscomments
Unhealthy StandardsA French woman who has traveled the world and lived in several different countries moved to the United States a few months...reactionscomments
The Importance of RehabRecently my husband and I have been discussing whether I should go to physical therapy for a few ‘tune up’ sessions. Rehabilitation...reactions2comments
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
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
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Social Security Disability BenefitsWhen I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 25, I was right in the middle of law school and had...reactions3comments
