Seronegative RA and Its Repercussions...Another issue with seronegative cases such as myself is that it can much more difficult to tell if a medicine is working or not when there’s no clinical... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Will I ever know the difference?...Blood work is done as well as a clinical exam, we discuss the nuances of the pain as well as treatment options. ... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sauna Love...One study published in Clinical Rheumatology found improvement of pain and stiffness for people with RA and ankylosing spondylitis.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How Those With RA Can Help the Newly Diagnosed...The fact is, there is no surefire way to alleviate the pain of RA — the only way to figure it out is trial and error over a long... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
The Bursitis Burn...According to the Mayo Clinic, some prevention tips include: Sometimes bursitis flare-ups can't be prevented.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments53 comments
How Are Other People Managing Sleep Problems with RA?...The Importance of ZzzzzzzzzTamara Haag"For those of us with rheumatoid arthritis, sleep can be even more critical, as getting enough rest has been shown... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Do I Talk? What Do I Tell?...Having a lifelong illness comes with a ton of unique trials and tribulations. ... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Choose Your Symptom...I was extremely sensitive to methotrexate, so there was a lot of trial-and-error in finding that sweet spot.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
My Journey into a New Career Path with RA...encountered and navigated through many job/boss challenges, discriminatory behavior in the workplace, many missed days of work, numerous flare-ups, much trial... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
RA Anxieties: Loss & Progression...What are your tips and tricks for dealing with them? Share in the comments below.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...It could get too easy to forget all the beautiful daily experiences or special treats I can enjoy.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Flying Wheelchair...Recently I’ve gone on a couple trips requiring airline travel.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The COVID-19 Vaccination Process...More research and time are needed to track patients and study the vaccine on autoimmune and immunocompromised people as, unfortunately, the original trials... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sleeping Positions...After some trial and error, I have found a handful of positions and the aid of many pillows that don’t make my symptoms worse by morning, and I can... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Learning to Speak RA...Beyond that, however, is the critical component of any communication.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Great Expectations...After two years of trial-and-error, we settled on a “cocktail” of drugs that mostly relieved my symptoms (with the help of painkillers) and slowed the... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Declines in Accessibility 31 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act...As a child, my parents had to advocate regularly for my inclusion in school, in field trips, in extracurriculars.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Complaining Allowed?...There's a "right way" to complain about your pain, according to NYC clinical psychologist Jeffrey Wentzel, Ph.D.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Would Change If My RA Was Suddenly Cured Tomorrow?...The results of that clinical ass-beating don’t just evaporate with the source of the illnesses.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments44 comments
What Is an RA Flare?...Your doctor may use certain clinical tools to find out whether you are having a flare. These can include: With proper care, flares usually pass.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later