Illness from a Child’s Perspective...When I was a child, it was difficult to understand my illness. All I could comprehend was that I didn’t feel well...reactionscomments
The Tao of Kitty...I have been fortunate to have cats since I can remember. Our first cat when I was a little girl was black...reactions1comment
Pinky...Have had RA for five years, seems longer than that. Also have psoriatic arthritis and OA. Starting my third Biologic, Actemra. Also...reactions1comment
When the RD Meds Work--Sort of...Back in November of last year I started a new biologic drug to treat my rheumatoid disease. Having had two other biologics...reactions3comments
Characterizing RA pain...I would imagine that like me, most of you are asked from time to time to explain the type of pain you...reactions3comments
21 with RA...I was diagnosed with severe RA on January 1, 2016. I think I was in a state of denial at first because...reactions3comments
RA my best friend I love to hate...Most people have a plan, if not an idea as to what they want to see and do in their future, but...reactions3comments
Long long road!!...Hello, my journey started about 9 yrs ago, I had surgery and had to be put to sleep, when I woke my...reactions1comment
Parents' Perspective (Part 2)...Recently I had the opportunity to talk with my parents about their experience having a child with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I was...reactionscomments
Love is in the air...With February being the month designated to celebrate love (thank you Valentine's Day) PLUS my birthday falls on that day PLUS my...reactionscomments
Grief Is A Process; Progress Takes Time...For those who have been diagnosed with chronic illness, it may be the worst thing that has ever happened to you. It...reactions5comments
Oh Blizzard!...Growing up in upstate New York we had our fair share of heavy snowstorms. But living in DC for the past 15+...reactions1comment
Anticipation...One aspect of living with a chronic disease like RA that often gets little attention is the notion of anticipation. What I...reactionscomments
Feel the Burn...Did you know that research indicates that hard workouts can help joints with rheumatoid arthritis to feel better? In fact, new research...reactionscomments
How bad will it get?...I won't write a long list of all the usual symptoms that we all get with having RA; but I was diagnosed...reactions2comments
Just wondering...So... like the story states, I'm just wondering. I am in a position where it takes me 3+ hours to get to...reactions1comment
Giving Your Loved One a Cold is a Gift You Wish You Could Take Back...Oh man, now I really feel bad. My husband had to stay home from work today...sick. He’s finally caught whatever crummy bug...reactions2comments
How my wife got out of RA...My wife had Rheumatoid Arthritis. She was getting backpain once a year during winter and after taking tablets for 1-2 months, it...reactions3comments
A letter to my Family...Dear Family, I wanted to write a letter to all of you explaining how life is for me living with multiple chronic...reactions1comment
Not So Bad After All...Perhaps it’s the change to colder weather, but I have not been feeling well. My joints are generally achier and I’m experiencing...reactionscomments
