I have what? But I'm not old!...In my early 40's I had a series of back surgeries to repair a fractured vertebrae and several ruptured discs. As a...reactions1comment
My family thought I was nuts...It started the week of my 27th birthday on a trip back home during grad school, and me, my wife and parents...reactions5comments
Inflamed Brain...On July 1st of 2016, the Rheumatology Research Foundation announced 85 recipients of education, training, and research funding. The financial awards serve...reactions3comments
Why did it take so long to diagnose RA???...Back when I first began to have some early signs of RA, it was very difficult to diagnose what was going on...reactions3comments
My Secret to Happy Feet – Birkenstock...I may be late to joining the Birkenstock bandwagon, but this summer I bought a pair of the classic two-strap sandal and...reactions2comments
30 Things I’m Grateful for Learning While Having RA and Turning 30...1. The unconditional support of my family and boyfriend 2. The support of my friends 3. The health and happiness of my...reactions1comment
What’s the deal with prior authorization? Why is it always a pain?...So I switched insurance plans effective November 1 and I still haven’t been able to get prior authorization for my Humira at...reactions3comments
The Unwelcome Premonition...In my late twenties, a lady who worked in the same building as me, someone I barely knew, came up to me...reactions7comments
“It’s all down hill from 30”...My 31st birthday present came early; my first visit to my rheumatologist. I don’t know what I was expecting exactly but he is...reactions1comment
Onset of RA in the UK...Shortly after the new millennium began I set off to study abroad at the University of Oxford in England. I was a...reactions4comments
The Pregnancy Decision...I have always loved children. When I was a child myself I carried around baby dolls and stuffed animals swaddled in blankets...reactions2comments
Broken at 42...It all started for me in my feet, I bought a few pair of new shoes to see if my shoes were...reactions3comments
How Does RA Impact Quality of Life?...What’s life with RA really like? As with many chronic conditions, particularly those considered to be “invisible illnesses”, the full impact an...reactionscomments
Homebody...I’m an extrovert. While dictionaries generally define an “extrovert” as an outgoing person, psychologists and personality tests often look at the word...reactionscomments
Surprised at diagnosis...I'm 77 years old and have had sore fingers off and on for years but just lately the pain extended to my...reactions1comment
Texasmomma's tales of pain and perseverance...Hi y'all. It's so nice to be with people who understand my story. It's a long one and I've never been short...reactions1comment
“At Least It’s Not Cancer”...“At least it’s not cancer.” Have you heard this before? In the fourteen years since my diagnosis, I have heard this statement...reactions3comments
In sickness and in health...I married Christy, my partner of 15 years, in April of this year. It was an incredible time in our relationship and...reactions2comments
Make Time for Treatment...I was just barely 30 when I was first diagnosed. Of course, denial set in and delayed treatment for a time. Then...reactions9comments
Planning...I miss the days of not planning. Planning for me is a priority. In the last month, I had six doctor appointments...reactions2comments
