Managing the Juggling Act: Experiences from a Family Visit...I’m not a very meticulous planner, but I had hoped that we might develop a general itinerary for the visit.... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Skinny Jeans Are Not My Friend: Adventures In Getting Dressed with RA...There might have been a cute intern involved that I just may have wanted to impress.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 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
No. 2 – Do Research, Don't Panic...Getting good information from the right sites can accomplish that and help you keep things in perspective.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Heavy or Light? The Everyday Question of Hand Grip...So, I began my mission to find out which was better to handle: light or heavy objects!... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
If Not For RA Would I Still Be Childless?...I do know that if we DID have children right now, it would be very difficult to take care of them and myself at the same time.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So many questions........I know that I can do everything right and it not matter and it continue to progress. I know that I might not progress at all....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
A (Travel) Dream Deferred, Part 2...Mom was right, as she usually is. I was OK. Actually, I wound up being more than OK. I was happy! Really, really happy.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Jawbreaker...Long ago, on a pretty autumn morning, I woke with a miserably aching right jaw.... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Bursitis Burn...They just radiate pain (which is what's happening right now as I write this).... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments53 comments
What a Year...Yeah, right! We started March with a lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic and were mostly confined to our homes.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 1...To minimize the already high price tag of a move, saving boxes and other shipping materials was a life-saver.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Choosing a Doctor...As a child it took a long time for my family to find the right doctor.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...If you do not have shingles but are interested in getting the vaccine, talk with your doctor about whether it is right for you.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RA-United!...Funny timing, right? Or, maybe it was perfect timing. I prefer to think of it that way, and I'm so happy that I decided to reach out to her.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How to Make a Cozy Bed That Does Not Aggravate Arthritis Pain...There’s no right or wrong here: choose which works best for you: People with arthritis should consider blanket weight, warmth, and suppleness of materials... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Do Assistive Devices Help or Hurt with RA?...I think there is no right or wrong answer to this and my rheumatologist agrees.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Pain and Sleep - a Two-Way Street...That slightly sore ankle, knee, hip or shoulder suddenly takes over your whole attention and will not let you get comfortable and go to sleep.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Does 'Remission' Mean to Me?...For example, you have cancer or you don’t and if you don’t have it then you’re in remission, right?... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Stigma Is Exhausting...My husband has noticed as well, even wondering during the height of the pandemic if some people thought I might be a bigger risk as a potential carrier... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments