Oh, My Aching Teeth...It would not be an exaggeration to say that my dental woes are on par with my RA issues. Now, how much one impacts the other is an age-old question. Honestly, I...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
I HATE Winter...When people meet me, they quickly learn these basic facts. 1. I am married to Sheryl, 2. We have two sons who I adore, 3. We have three grandchildren that...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Cheryl’s story...Hello and thank you for accepting me to this group. I am a mom of two amazing adult, happily married kids and Nana to 4 grands, 9 months to 17...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
RA Medicine Treatment Primer...For those who have only been recently diagnosed with RA, the treatment options can be overwhelming. There are Biologics, DMARDs, NSAIDs, steroids, and snozzwangers. Not the last one. They expect...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A (Travel) Dream Deferred, Part 2...The following is Part 2 of "A (Travel) Dream Deferred" In a previous article I wrote about how I fell in love with Europe and international travel and vowed to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed - AI Disease #3...Hello, hello, hello! Well, where to start? 62 yrs old, tiny female. Dx'd with celiac disease in 2011. I have dermatitis herpetiformis aka the celiac rash which is the skin...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
How I'm trying cannabis for pain relief...It's been 2 1/2months since I received my medical marijuana card. I am utilizing this option for pain relief and have had some success. 20 years in to RA and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Planning Recovery Time...My husband, Richard, and I had just returned home after a day-long car trip and almost a week out of town when I blithely suggested we go to the pool...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Painting your smile won't stop your pain...Since my rheumatoid arthritis, hashimotos, degenerative disc disease diagnosis 4 years ago I've been gradually becoming depressed. You see in my family I'm the rock. I'm the one that takes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Little Things Make A Big Difference...When you live with rheumatoid arthritis, in many ways your life shrinks. Opportunities come off the table, hobbies take a back seat, social time turns into nap time, and dreams...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice About the Holidays...I know I’ve said it before but I’m going to say it again: I LOVE THE WINTER HOLIDAYS. I especially love baking during the holidays. There’s something special about it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips For Sharing Your Illness - Vol. 1...One of the biggest issues I hear from people who have RA is that others don’t seem to understand the disease. It goes without saying that there isn’t much out...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Everyday Heroics...Isn’t it true that sometimes a person doing the right thing can really turn your day around? I certainly have felt this way! This is something that I call “everyday...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Art of Stepping Down...The past few months have been a rough go. Living with rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) always includes uncertainty. This is an unpredictable disease, and I can never be sure how...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What is amyloid protein and what is its role in JIA?...Hi. Today I went to the hospital to do my usual blood test and I notice that my doctor ordered a new test: the amyloid protein assay. I have never...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Winter Wear and RA...In this video, contributor Nan Hart discusses meeting winter's challenges in comfort by choosing the right clothes....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Strange Thing Happened at the Acupuncturist...About fifteen years ago I was really struggling with my JRA. I had run out of options medication-wise and my inflammation rates were breaking records at my rheumatologist’s office. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various conditions...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Changing Lanes...I am recently retired from a full-time career I had for nearly 24 years. Why does that matter now and how does it relate to RA? Well, first of all...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue Fever...With the holiday season coming up, and shopping-a-plenty on everyone’s list, I think it’s a perfect time to revisit one of the most controversial 135 square feet in all of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
