Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension...and the right side of the heart.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Jeepers Peepers!...These were good times all, and I can see them in my mind’s eye right now just as clearly as I saw them with my real eyes all those... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My RA Toolbox...It’s b-o-r-i-n-g, right? And, because I wasn’t moving, the balls of my feet started to ache.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
A Letter to Myself, Pre-RA Diagnosis...I know that you're struggling right now with persistent agony in your joints.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The RA Rollercoaster...Just as I think, "Hey, I’ve gotten a slight handle on this," I’m sent for a massive loop-de-loop. RA is a present that keeps on giving.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can Help...Everyone’s body systems are different, so please know there is a trial-and-error process to find the right medication. It can take time. 2.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Getting Sick With RA...Right now, I’m fighting a headache, nasal congestion, a cough, and that awful feeling that something just isn’t right.... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
How Circadian Rhythms Influence Autoimmune Disease...Even using electronic devices at night can interrupt your circadian rhythms.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Helpful or Hurtful?...Just a couple weeks ago I was shocked to get "dumped" by two of these new(ish) "New York friends," one right after the other.... By Angela Lundberg7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Making the Most of Your RA Telemedicine Appointments...Check lighting, quiet background noises, and ensure your camera angle is correct before opening up the appointment.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Many Shades of Fatigue...That makes sense, though, right? Our poor, confused immune systems are constantly attacking our bodies.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
If It’s Not One Hip, It’s The Other...more gradually, and not right away. ... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New Year, Same RA...But I don’t need the year changing to accomplish this goal; I can do it right now.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Monica’s Tips for Handling Mornings...I just didn’t like waking up, especially when I was so fast asleep that the alarm jolted me right of REM (rapid eye movement) sleep.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments35 comments
Sleep Hygiene as a Defense Against RA Painsomnia...Long-term, intolerable pain is seriously disabling, both day and night. Treating one’s RA pain is important, especially at night.... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stolen Car, Stolen Life...The mere thought of walking blocks in the heat and humidity to bus stops or light rail stations on flaring feet and ankles seems like misery to me.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Laying Off Opioids, Part 2: Adjusting to Change...As my mother’s (and my own) caregiver, I need to be able to react quickly.... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Self-What? Remembering Self-Care...Oh, right, have I done any exercise. Like, with my body. I struggled to answer this question too.... By Angela Lundberg6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Seasonal Changes...I need to be able to move and rotate joints throughout the day and wearing something that makes that a challenge is a real no no for me.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Silver Linings & Sour Dairy - Benefits of Chronic Illness...Or apple-shaped. Or banana-shaped? Errr, maybe not banana-shaped (let’s keep it PG).... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments