Small Changes Can Make Big Differences (Part 1)...I am a firm believer that making some small but meaningful changes in our daily lives can often have significant impacts over the course of our lives, well into the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How do I manage my RA once my insurance is gone?...I have been lucky to have a job and insurance that pay for Humira. This has kept my RA symptoms at bay. What are my best practices to adopt moving...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Fun with Words...One of the ways I cope with rheumatoid arthritis is by having fun with words. Creative naming can go a long way to defanging something scary or unpleasant. Sometimes it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA and a Pandemic...I just read Wren’s article from 2015, RA’s Secret Symptom, which is about all of the fears we who have the disease struggle with. Today, I am adding to those...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Adventures in Bacterial Sinusitis...It all started with a cold. It seemed to last forever. I could not shake it off. The stuffed nose, the constant pressure in the front of my face. Some...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Does anyone else here experience swollen glands?...I’ve been experiencing swollen glands for the past couple of weeks off and on and wonder how many others have it and if so what do you attribute it to?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Cheryl Crow...Cheryl was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Cheryl Crow is a rheumatoid arthritis patient, occupational therapist, advocate and general life enthusiast. She is passionate about helping people with health challenges...
Fatigue and RA Part 3: Depression...Fatigue isn't just all in your head. It's a real symptom of RA that impacts daily life. This is the third video of a multipart series on fatigue and rheumatoid...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I fly during the spread of COVID-19?...I am new to the “RA” life, I’m taking methotrexate. With this coronavirus, should I not be flying?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Is It Spring Yet?...It’s that time of year. We wonder if spring is ever coming. Spring comes in fits and starts in the Southeast. We get a few days of high 60 degrees...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Intermittent FMLA...Once the new "boss lady" found out I was advised to ask my Specialist to fill out forms for any appts or sick days related to RA/D. I'm not sure...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Our Culture Makes No Space for Pain...I am grieving the recent death of my sister, and have been initiated to a world of emotional pain I’d previously only seen from a distance. Walking with this level...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Are your symptoms results of chikungunya or dengue fever?...I believe my RA symptoms are long-term effects of either chikungunya or dengue fever. I wanted to know if anyone else has this too, and how they handle day to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
A Change in Routine: Update...A little while ago I wrote about changing my daily routine. I had a full topic for an article because I had to consider my condition. An able-bodied person would...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Juggling With Knives...Since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis I feel like I am perpetually juggling butcher knives. Most days my proverbial knives fly through the air all sharp and shiny and perfectly...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Don't Leave Me Hanging on the Telephone...Ever since I was first diagnosed with RA 22 years ago, I've had problems--big and small--regarding communication with my healthcare providers. Or maybe a lack of communication is a more...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nurses with RA...what did you do after bedside nursing?...I have a lot to give and want to work- right now hands are impeding my current job and nursing is so fast paced. I work officially PT in hospital...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
The Importance of Seeing Specialists...The expertise and skills of medical specialists are crucial for managing rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions. A perfect example is that when I was diagnosed as a child, it wasn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Adjusting to New Spaces...After a recent move to Virginia, Nan talks about the process of adjusting to new spaces when living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). After becoming familiar with the space of her...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Real Talk About Real Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Living with rheumatoid arthritis can be challenging. Debilitating fatigue. Swollen, painful joints. Reduced mobility. It can sometimes seem as though rheumatoid arthritis is controlling your life. And we are here...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
