Third-Person, PatientI am one of those lucky people who genuinely likes and appreciates her doctors. Granted, having good doctors is part luck of...reactions2comments
Not a HeroPeriodically during my life with rheumatoid arthritis, people have exclaimed to me: “You’re a hero!” I remember this happening even when I...reactions3comments
Smiling at RAYou’re in the midst of a rheumatoid flare. You’re hurting, fatigued, and feeling like a flattened bag of week-old French fries someone...reactions2comments
Smaller Phones, Less Pain: the new iPhone SEIt's here! The new SMALLER iPhone SE! A devoted Apple and iPhone user, this is what I've been waiting for, as I've...reactions3comments
Illness from a Child’s PerspectiveWhen I was a child, it was difficult to understand my illness. All I could comprehend was that I didn’t feel well...reactionscomments
The Tao of KittyI have been fortunate to have cats since I can remember. Our first cat when I was a little girl was black...reactions1comment
When the RD Meds Work--Sort ofBack in November of last year I started a new biologic drug to treat my rheumatoid disease. Having had two other biologics...reactions3comments
Characterizing RA painI would imagine that like me, most of you are asked from time to time to explain the type of pain you...reactions3comments
Parents' Perspective (Part 2)Recently I had the opportunity to talk with my parents about their experience having a child with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I was...reactionscomments
Love is in the airWith February being the month designated to celebrate love (thank you Valentine's Day) PLUS my birthday falls on that day PLUS my...reactionscomments
Grief Is A Process; Progress Takes TimeFor those who have been diagnosed with chronic illness, it may be the worst thing that has ever happened to you. It...reactions5comments
Oh Blizzard!Growing up in upstate New York we had our fair share of heavy snowstorms. But living in DC for the past 15+...reactions1comment
AnticipationOne aspect of living with a chronic disease like RA that often gets little attention is the notion of anticipation. What I...reactionscomments
Feel the BurnDid you know that research indicates that hard workouts can help joints with rheumatoid arthritis to feel better? In fact, new research...reactionscomments
Giving Your Loved One a Cold is a Gift You Wish You Could Take BackOh man, now I really feel bad. My husband had to stay home from work today...sick. He’s finally caught whatever crummy bug...reactions2comments
Not So Bad After AllPerhaps it’s the change to colder weather, but I have not been feeling well. My joints are generally achier and I’m experiencing...reactionscomments
Did RA Fatigue Kill My Relationship?Fatigue is one of the most difficult RA symptoms to treat, and over the last year and a half, it has been...reactions19comments
Beginning AgainLike a lot of people, I don’t have much regard for New Year’s resolutions. Why, I always wonder, should I make myself...reactionscomments
Please and thank youI often feel that in today's world we are all so busy and in such a rush to get our point across...reactionscomments
A Reminder on LimitsAs a care-giver, I feel both happy and fortunate to see my wife responding well to her medication, Rituxan. Over the past...reactionscomments
