Dancing QueenI confess: I love to dance. Always have. I am a dancing fool, a dancing queen. For as long as I can...reactions6comments
When and how to extend our hands...I recently had an interesting experience that led to me reflecting on when and how do we extend ourselves to others suffering...reactionscomments
Jeepers Peepers!There’s a lot more to rheumatoid disease than meets the eye. When I first started learning more about this disease about ten...reactions2comments
Keeping CoverI have structured my life around maintaining health insurance coverage. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 22, my mother quickly impressed on...reactions2comments
Financial Crisis to Financial Confusion: One Year LaterI wrote an article last year about our experience in rectifying a potential financial crisis caused by insurance uncertainty. Through diligent communication...reactionscomments
RA Daydreams: The Flare-Away PillLiving with rheumatoid arthritis can feel like a nightmare, which sometimes leads me to daydream about things that would make this journey...reactions2comments
The Words We UseWhat’s your first thought when someone tells you they’re sick? What if they say they’re chronically ill? I ask this because describing...reactions6comments
What's up Doc?Among the many ongoing decisions associated with wisely managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, arguably the most crucial one is who to turn to for...reactionscomments
The Hows and WhysI’m a regular user of Twitter--I love being able to talk to other people who share my interests or, in particular, people...reactions2comments
When I Get That Feeling I Want... Arthritis HealingThe stage was set for a romantic evening. The kids were spending the night at grandma’s. The house was blissfully empty and...reactions6comments
Finding the right balanceOne of the many challenges we face as we move through the years managing a chronic disease like RA, is finding the...reactions1comment
Mommy, My Knee HurtsGrowing up, I learned early on that some families are plagued with health problems. When I was five years old my sister...reactions2comments
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)If you – or someone you love – live with a chronic illness, you may eventually need to take time off from...reactions2comments
Smashing BarriersWhen I graduated from college, I got a job in Washington, DC, and moved there with a friend. We took a day...reactionscomments
Finally the Right Mix?After having the same rheumatologist for an entire decade, I switched doctors a little over a year ago. It was a bit...reactions2comments
Dressing for the occasionI have always enjoyed clothes. Shopping for them, selecting outfits, wearing them, etc. It may seem strange but the fact is RA...reactions1comment
Flying WheelchairRecently I’ve gone on a couple trips requiring airline travel. While I have no problem flying, my poor motorized wheelchair encounters a...reactions3comments
Community Thoughts: How You Spend the "Good Days"RA is not only painful, but can also take up a lot of time! We wanted to find out how people in...reactions5comments
Pain-Relieving HappinessAccording to new research published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, a positive attitude can help rheumatoid arthritis patients. Patients with a...reactions1comment
IKEArrrrgh!I have long loved IKEA. Years before a store came to Atlanta, I used to love leafing through the catalog of perfectly...reactionscomments
