Diagnosis of RA, Finally...For most of my life, I struggled with my weight. Eventually I developed fatty liver disease, and my doctors told me gastric...reactionscomments
Hiding Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms When You're in Pain...Many people with “invisible disabilities” have felt at one point or another that the severity of their condition is called into question...reactions34comments
Navigating the Mental Health Side of Steroid Use...For some, prednisone is a miracle medication. For others, it is the slingshot that has launched them down a course in their...reactions7comments
The Taper Trap: Navigating the Steroid Rollercoaster...Prednisone is my RA’s life-long friend. I have taken a low dose every day since my diagnosis in 2010. Because of this...reactions7comments
When Steroids Are No Longer Enough...Living with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) often feels like a balancing act. Many people with PMR start their journey with steroids like prednisone...reactionscomments
Low-Dose Naltrexone and RA...In exploring available medication options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the off-label use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has gotten a lot of attention...reactions36comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RA...Editor's note: This article belongs to a three-part series on getting better sleep with rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis-related conditions. Check out...reactions4comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too Many...I’ve been on 7 - count them - 7 different biologic medicines since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I started with several...reactions14comments
Traveling With Refrigerated Medications...For many people, holiday plans include some kind of travel. In addition to the ordinary stress and chaos of travel, many of...reactions10comments
Poison Ivy and the Immune Response...A few weeks ago I felt incredibly lucky to be doing yard work. I usually leave outdoor chores to my husband, as...reactions11comments
Raynaud’s Syndrome and RA...Raynaud’s syndrome is a rare condition that affects the blood vessels called arteries. Arteries carry fresh blood full of oxygen to all...
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Outcomes...A systematic review of 19 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) studies found RA patients with multiple co-morbidities (or two or more long-term conditions) experienced...reactions29comments
What the Fatigue?!...If I am not writing about napping, I am writing about fatigue. If you’ve read some of my other articles, you will...reactions90comments
The Most RA-Friendly Bra I've Found...Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) means adjusting... literally everything.Over the years, I’ve found some of the parts of getting dressed that once...reactions40comments
Natural Remedies, Vitamins, and Supplements...A variety of natural remedies including herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other supplements may be taken by people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). These...
RA Flare, From Gratitude to Grief...I am in the grip of a painful, persistent flare, the kind that makes the bones in my fingers feel like they’re...reactions9comments
The Confident Patient: A Doctor Discussion Guide About Polymyalgia Rheumatica Treatment...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
What to Do When Your Doctor Dismisses Your RA Symptoms...I have been contemplating the meaning of real. In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as...reactions32comments
