New Study Brings Hope: Scientists Discover How to “Switch Off” Autoimmune DiseasesThe beginning of September has brought with it some very exciting news for those of us living with rheumatoid arthritis! Scientists have...reactions2comments
Financial Crisis to Caregiving: An Unexpected OutcomeBeyond the many concerns and questions of being a caregiver I shared previously, I don’t have much experience dealing with the healthcare...reactions6comments
If it were easy, it would already be doneIs our mind separate from our body? Do we have mental control over the prognosis of disease? Have you ever been told that...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: What do you want more people to know about RA?May is arthritis awareness month, it can certainly be helpful when others understand and know more about the condition that is RA...reactions2comments
Young Warrior Meets the Great Adalimumab: A Dark ComedyThe beast of polyurethane and springs weighed me down, my spine sinking, my joints aching, my mind shouting in a clamor, "don't...reactions4comments
What Is Wellness?Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being healthy.” It seems simple, but for people with rheumatoid arthritis this...reactions2comments
Pregnancy and the Remission ExpectationI did not make the decision to become pregnant lightly. My husband and I knew that we both wanted kids, and agreed...reactions2comments
Chew on thisEating is such a necessary part of our existence that we often just take it for granted without giving it a whole...reactionscomments
If Not For RA Would I Still Be Childless?When I was around 20 years old, I had hopes that I would complete college, marry my sweetheart, and that we would...reactionscomments
RA Awareness GapsFebruary 2 is Rheumatoid Awareness Day. Unfortunately, this day is necessary, as a majority of people either have no idea what rheumatoid...reactionscomments
Inflamed BrainOn July 1st of 2016, the Rheumatology Research Foundation announced 85 recipients of education, training, and research funding. The financial awards serve...reactions3comments
Onset of RA in the UKShortly after the new millennium began I set off to study abroad at the University of Oxford in England. I was a...reactions4comments
The Pregnancy DecisionI have always loved children. When I was a child myself I carried around baby dolls and stuffed animals swaddled in blankets...reactions2comments
How Does RA Impact Quality of Life?What’s life with RA really like? As with many chronic conditions, particularly those considered to be “invisible illnesses”, the full impact an...reactionscomments
HomebodyI’m an extrovert. While dictionaries generally define an “extrovert” as an outgoing person, psychologists and personality tests often look at the word...reactionscomments
“At Least It’s Not Cancer”“At least it’s not cancer.” Have you heard this before? In the fourteen years since my diagnosis, I have heard this statement...reactions3comments
Joint Replacement: A Chat with my SurgeonWhile certainly not inevitable, joint replacement is a viable treatment option for many people with RA when the effects of joint damage...reactionscomments
Patient Assessment Used as a Clinical Objective (Really?!)I am R-factor negative and, not only that, all my labs associated with inflammation are always stone-cold normal. This is really frustrating...reactions2comments
Counting My Blessings: Over-the-Counter AidsWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard...reactions4comments
Pain Before Beauty?I like to think of myself as a practical person. However, if I’m honest, I sometimes put vanity and ego before practicality...reactions6comments
