When RA Seems SecondaryWhen I was diagnosed with lupus and RA in 2008, I never imagined that anything worse could ever happen to me. It...reactions8comments
Educating People Is ExhaustingI am a firm believer in teachable moments, and helping people understand the ins and outs of rheumatoid arthritis. But lately, I’m...reactions15comments
Protect Your Skin from Photosensitive ReactionsThis summer has been glorious; not too hot and less humid than usual. Rob and I have spent more time outside this...reactions2comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too ManyI’ve been on 7 - count them - 7 different biologic medicines since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I started with several...reactions14comments
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
Ready, Set, Jab!Man developed survival instincts for a reason, and stabbing yourself with a needle runs counter to all of them. A few months...reactions2comments
Off the SpectrumI never really knew where to place myself on the spectrum of rheumatoid arthritis. When I was a small child, I didn’t...reactions4comments
Thrown into the Deep End: Concerns of a Novice CaregiverAfter that painful, sleepless night in the fall of 2006, Lisa finally received a diagnosis. What caused the pain and discomfort in...reactions7comments
The Importance of Medical Alert Bracelets And RAI first considered getting a medical alert bracelet when I began teaching undergraduate students. While I knew that they would be able...reactionscomments
What’s All the Noise About? Joint Sounds and RAWhen battling rheumatoid arthritis, staying in one position for long is not feasible as joints become stiff and uncomfortable. After a few...reactions5comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Balancing Acts & Difficult DecisionsThe RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA. This post was...reactions4comments
RA and HerpesI don’t believe in coincidence. Karma, yes. Fate, yes. Coincidence, no. This is especially true in medicine. If you are trapped for...reactions7comments
First, Second, 20th OpinionsOkay, I admit, I haven't had 20 opinions on my stubborn right ankle, but I'm guessing that I'm getting close to it...reactions15comments
RA Fatigue Is Complex, Poorly Understood, and Not TreatedHardly a day goes by on the rheumatoid arthritis Facebook site that a person doesn’t mention their persistent battle with fatigue. It’s...reactions68comments
Can You Have It All With RA?Recently there’s been a lot of talk about whether women can have careers AND families, and be good at both. I think...reactions5comments
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
Skin Issues Associated with RAAbout the time I first ventured into a rheumatology clinic after being referred by my general practitioner, I had been battling a...reactions13comments
Apparently Only Old People Get SickAfter a long day at work, I got on the bus recently and took a seat at the front of the bus...reactions6comments
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed DiagnosisBy the time I finally received the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, it was not an unexpected surprise. I had experienced strange symptoms...reactions12comments
Changing CourseI was diagnosed with RA in mid-2008. Like many people, my rheumatologist began my treatment plan with methotrexate along with an NSAID...reactions7comments
