Addressing Despair Through CBT...An exercise I found helpful is to write down what I am thinking when I feel depressed.... By Michael Booth6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
shoulder labrum tears...After going to my regular MD and going through home exercise and physical therapy they decided it was time for an MRI....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Feeling Good When I Don’t Feel Good...Lately, I want to spend my physical energy on exercise to build back some strength I’ve lost the past few years so my passion has brought me to writing... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Acceptance May Mean Saying "No"...I am able to take time to exercise, sleep, and eat a generally healthy diet.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
From Lifelong Joint Pain to RA Remission...My agonizing discomfort was chalked up to “growing pains” and the doctor recommended Tylenol or Advil to relieve my symptoms, alongside extra exercise,... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Seasonal Changes...Exercise changes when the weather does too in many cases. As it gets significantly colder, time outdoors is more limited.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Fallible Are We? RA and Life Expectancy/Mortality...., and being our own best advocates, we can exercise some control over this.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Sleep Issues, Again......In the past, when I’ve mentioned my issues to a doctor, I’ve gotten lectures about exercise, (make sure to do it!)... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
New Perspectives on Nutrition for RA...However, when looking at our health as a whole and incorporating lifestyle changes collectively (like diet, exercise, improved sleep, stress management... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
It’s Not Patience, It’s Exhaustion...We’re trying to maintain our health with treatments, exercise, healthy eating, mindfulness, and so on.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RA...I use of combination of Western medication, dietary changes, exercise, physical therapy, and alternative therapies.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Adaptability, Control, and RA...Other community members have found trying different forms of exercise, art classes, and other local clubs and venues.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Outcomes...Additionally, I manage my diet and exercise regularly to prevent heart disease and diabetes.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Case of the Disappearing Health Professional...I know personally that I have worked very hard to exercise, eat right, and stay as safe as possible during the pandemic.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
A New Beginning...I’m on effective medications, I have a good diet and exercise plan, and I stay up to date and present on my condition.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Sacroiliac joint pain...It is very hard to exercise and my physiotherapist recommends trying to walk as much as possible. Sometimes this is too painful....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Outside the lines...I am careful about my diet and exercise very regularly but despite all of that, ridding myself of those extra RA pounds remains a serious challenge and... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with Disaster at College...Additionally, my family found physical therapists to visit and help me exercise to maintain my strength.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Long and Winding Road of RA...For instance, I am a strong advocate for exercise and movement as a key strategy for managing RA.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The Elephant in My Rheum...I know that I feel better because I exercise, reduce stress, take medication as prescribed, and that I have lost weight. ... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments