A Fascinating Analogy...Not long ago I was having a conversation with a friend who is the mother of two teenagers, and as she shared...reactions2comments
Preparing for the Season...The seasons are changing and warm weather is finally here after a brutal winter. RA flares can cause great discomfort when the...reactions2comments
Suiting Up . . . for a Day at the Office...Most people familiar with rheumatoid arthritis understand that mornings are tough. Those of us with RA tend to experience morning stiffness, so...reactions14comments
Negative emotions and their impact on RA...Negative emotions can drive RA down a path we do not want or need! How can we manage them? I have some...reactionscomments
Video: Finding The Humor in RA...Kelly Mack talks about the importance of humor in coping with rheumatoid arthritis....reactions2comments
Better Safe than Sorry...Seeing your doctor when you start with a "routine" illness is the sensible and safe way to go....here is why....reactions1comment
RA Can...RA Cannot...After I thought of all the things RA can do, I came to a realization of what RA can’t do....reactions5comments
The Eyes Have It...This video, offers some strategies to those of us living with RA, for taking care of our eyes all year around -...reactionscomments
Summer Strategies...We all need some tips for managing our RA during the summer heat - Here a few that might help you have...reactionscomments
Gratitude...Nan discusses the value and purpose of gratitude in our lives and how it enhances our management of RA....reactions1comment
Medication Management...Some helpful tips on how to be on the lookout for side effects, interactions, and overall medication management with RA....reactionscomments
Car Shopping Tips...This video offers some items for consideration when shopping for a car....reactionscomments
A Day in My Life...My typical day begins early with exercises and includes a busy day of work, quality time with my husband, and ends with...reactionscomments
My Tip For Achey Joints - Vibration...Have you ever found yourself rubbing your achey joints? Well, you may be on to something. Applying vibration, touch, and pressure are...reactions5comments
Sleep, RA, and Acceptance...Out of all the problems I have experienced with RA thus far in my medical journey, this disease's effects on my sleep...reactions26comments
Silence...As I write this, it is 5:45 AM. I am up early with a pulsing backache. I did not sleep long, and...reactions5comments
What Happens When You Lose Something You Love?...As I write this, I am at home in front of my computer instead of riding my bicycle. Instead, I am sitting...reactions10comments
Regular and Continuous Movement Prevents Flares...Nan discusses the importance of intentional and frequent movement throughout the day and how it can make a difference in preventing flares...reactions5comments
RA and other conditions...I have had rheumatoid arthritis for at least 30 years. But it doesn't stop there. Every few years my immune system gets...reactions1comment
Mary's Story of RA and two cancers...In February of 2013 I was diagnosed with a severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. It had started as excruciating, immobilizing pain. It was so...reactions1comment
