Out of the Blue...Hindsight is 20/20. As I sat down to write my story here, I realized that though I have a diagnosis date for...reactions4comments
Two of the Best Things in Years!...I have been an RA sufferer for over 30 years (only about 15 of those were correctly diagnosed). My flares have caused...reactions2comments
The Art of Doing Nothing...“Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something.” —Winnie the Pooh One of my secret goals for this year is...reactions2comments
Yes, I CAN Meditate!...It’s funny how powerful our mental blocks can be. I’ve long heard about the powerful benefits of meditation. For instance, the Mayo...reactions4comments
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?...Pain management specialists are physicians who have special training in treating all kinds of pain. Pain can arise from a number of...reactions5comments
Updating Goals for 2019...Reflecting on my goals for the last five years has been really helpful for me to think about the previous year and...reactions4comments
Sick of Sickness!...I had really been looking forward to saying (shouting?) goodbye to 2018. Why? 2018 was a tough year, especially regarding my health...reactions1comment
The Miracle of a Well-Timed Good Day...The unpredictable nature of rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) is an incredibly frustrating aspect of living with this disease. While I’d rather have...reactions6comments
ChronicSandy Diagnosed At 38!...I had so much joint and fever pain when I started seeing a spinal specialist about a herniated disc in my neck...reactions6comments
The New Year & Checkpointing...The new year. Every time it happens I always feel compelled to write the standard “hopes and resolutions” piece. Problem is I’ve...reactions1comment
The Great Sinus Situation of 2018...Oh, my lungs hurt? It’s the methotrexate. My ribs are inflamed? It’s the rheumatoid arthritis. My tongue is sore? That’s just the...reactions9comments
Do chiropractic and RA mix?...I've read conflicting information about whether people with RA should receive chiropractic adjustments. Pre-RA they helped me a lot and I would...reactions3replies
Has anyone ever experienced heel numbness and pain?...Is this heel numbness normal with RA? Lately I've been getting numbness just on my heels....reactions1reply
The Pain of RA...Lately I’ve seen a lot of people talking about the pain of RA. How it’s unrelenting, unforgiving, and seemingly without end. I get it...reactions60comments
What RA treatment are you on after cancer?...Cancer and RA treatment? I was on Enbrel for many years and my RA was under control. I developed oral cancer, had...reactions6replies
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall Risk...Fall risks are all around. But when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactions3comments
Christina Hegarty PT, DPT...Christina is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
Go Enjoy Your Life..."Go enjoy your life. Really. I mean that seriously. Go enjoy it, 'cause there are people fighting like hell for it." --Claire...reactions1comment
Rheumatoid Nodule Surgery Stories - Please Share...Hi all, I've had RA for about 15 years now. Primarily in my feet. I'm just about in remission with all the...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Secondary Impacts...Usually, RA is our biggest health issue but not always. In my case I have three of these autoimmune conditions and it...reactions2comments
