A Different Sort of FamilyI always thought I would have a family. As a kid we would talk about “when I have kids.” A boy, a...reactions4comments
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
Bad DoctorI’ve been poked, prodded and pinched. I’ve been yelled at, accused of imagining my disease and pain, and told I wasn’t getting...reactions2comments
ADA: Do You Know Your Employee Rights?Has anyone ever said to you, “Well, if you have to have Rheumatoid Arthritis, now is the best time to have it”?...reactions2comments
Managing the Juggling Act: Experiences from a Family VisitAs we move into November we begin to think about the upcoming holidays. For most of us the holidays will bring family...reactions5comments
Community Views: Unusual and Frustrating RA SymptomsThose of us who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) tend to be quite familiar with the standard laundry list of symptoms associated with...reactions92comments
Oh Right, I Have ArthritisOn the first day, I thought my cheek was sore. I tried to retrace the activities of the day before. Had one...reactions8comments
7 Spooky Surprises of RAIn honor of Halloween, I thought it would be entertaining to think about the spooky aspects of living with rheumatoid arthritis. It...reactions2comments
Jaw Pain and Rheumatoid ArthritisThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) encompassing the jaw is one of the most complex and misunderstood joints in the body. There are multiple...reactions10comments
Showing Off My ScarsThroughout the years I’ve accumulated quite a collection of scars. If I were a painted canvas, I would be an original, abstract...reactions4comments
10 Green and Red Fruits & Veggies to Eat When You Have Rheumatoid ArthritisRheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation and pain for those that have the disease. Eating foods high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties can help...reactionscomments
Stand Up Or Get OutBy now, you’ve probably heard of the now infamous Kanye West incident, in which he refuses to continue a concert until everyone...reactions4comments
Top 15 Anti-Inflammatory FoodsRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease. If you’re one of the 1.5 million American adults with RA, you know that what...reactions1comment
World Arthritis Day 2014When I first learned that October 12th is World Arthritis Day, I have to admit that I initially felt a bit confused...reactions1comment
Seize the DayI regularly fight the pull and tug of fatigue. My body saying “I don’t want to get up,” “I don’t want to...reactions7comments
A unique partnership for RA researchThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently established an exciting new research funding partnership. Over $230 million will be invested over the...reactionscomments
When You Can’t But You Do AnywayIt was Thursday about lunchtime. I’d decided I could no longer ignore the flare. My main RA treatment had quit working and...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
You Know You Have RA When...There are rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms you may experience every day that are not part of a doctor’s work-up. Here's what the...reactions16comments
“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
