The Human EggshellWhen I’m in a flare, every subtle sensation on my body can be agonizing. This is hard enough to contend with when...reactions6comments
Two Years and CountingI recently passed the two-year mark in recovering from left knee replacement revision surgery following an infected prosthesis. After 20 years my...reactions6comments
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Treating RA – Possibilities and LimitationsIn a recent edition of the Mirror, a gossipy newspaper in the United Kingdom, the headline read “Arthritis miracle cure: Tiny electrical...reactions2comments
There Must Be A Better Way6:45 am: My current RA treatment isn’t working. I have an appointment with my rheumatologist next week to figure out what to...reactions12comments
More Adventures with InsuranceMy last article covered the insurance trap in which I find myself -- having to work just to pay my health insurance premium...reactions1comment
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Old Man Winter: An Opportunity for Care-givingAs I’ve discussed in previous articles, I’m gradually learning how I provide care-giving to Lisa in ways that may not seem obvious...reactions2comments
Is The RA Community Too Insular?Let me start by saying that I am a big believer in supporting your own causes. But sometimes I feel like there...reactions14comments
RA Petition to the White House: Will You Sign?If you or someone you love has rheumatoid arthritis, you are aware of what a debilitating condition it can be. Unfortunately, because...reactions6comments
Surgery May be Part of Your Battle With RAA sixth RA-related surgery is scheduled for a few weeks. The goal is to remove damaged bone and tendon in the elbow...reactions3comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Painkiller Injection Gets FDA ApprovalAn article on Reuters caught my eye the other day about a new painkiller injection getting approved by the FDA: Hospira's non-opioid...reactionscomments
New Year's IntentionsThe other day I was going through the overflowing myriad of stuff in my e-mail inbox and I paused to look at...reactions3comments
Contemplating Goals for 2015During 2014 I made some good progress on my health goals, starting with gaining strength and improving my walking. In the spring...reactionscomments
Only as Strong as My Weakest JointI’m gripping the walker tightly, listening to my heartbeat thumping. My thoughts are racing, but I grab onto one: “I will make...reactions2comments
Counting My Blessings: Healthful PracticesWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard...reactions3comments
Counting My Blessings: Good DaysWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard...reactions2comments
When Working Out Doesn’t Work OutEver since moving to New York, I’ve really struggled with keeping up a workout routine. In Michigan, I was doing a walk...reactions6comments
An Immobile MobileI was recently on a trip for two weeks in Boston, New York, and New Jersey and in preparation for that trip...reactions4comments
Counting My Blessings: MedicationsWhile the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard...reactions3comments
