Summer Fun with RA...Swimming in the springs isn't the same when you have RA. You have to take care of yourself and your body wherever you go.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Lessons from Bugs Bunny...From a young age, I embraced his zest for life, sense of adventure, and reshaping of the world to better suit his liking.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Surgical Techniques for RA...Your rheumatologist will be able to recommend experienced orthopedic surgeons for you to consult with to learn more about what type of surgery By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis...The overall course of the disease can vary from person to person, depending on several factors: Knowing the goals of RA treatment, the drug and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
RA and Dogs: It's Complicated...I adore big dogs and, if I could have what I wanted, I would be adopting another big boy or girl.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
New FDA Pregnancy Labeling Standards – Not As Boring As It Sounds!!...So, about two years ago on December 3, 2014, the FDA issued a final rule setting new standards for labeling medications to indicate the... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Listening to Caregivers: Recollections from a Caregiver Seminar...I thought this was a great way for caregivers to network and learn from each other and for a healthcare company to gain more insight... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Protect Your Skin from Photosensitive Reactions...This summer has been glorious; not too hot and less humid than usual.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Little Things Make A Big Difference...Little things, actually do make a big difference, you just have to open your eyes to see.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...I have a sharp memory of trying to keep my pain contained, trying not to moan or cry.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Nodules: Knot a Big Deal?...Of all the symptoms I was experiencing, the nodules on my hands were simultaneously near the top and the bottom of my list of concerns.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Learning lessons from the good times...I called upon my very keen memory of how it feels to swim, do Tai Chi or go for a nice, pain-free walk... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA Relationships and the Big Contradiction...The problem is that many of us who suffer with chronic illness either don’t ask for help, or we wait so long to By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Journey From JIA to Pulmonary Hypertension...Why do I have to take this medicine? How do I have inflammation in my eyes and not feel it?... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Power of a Few Pain Pills...When this happens, I have to wake up enough to reach down to my knees to grab the back of them, or to... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Red Flags: How I Knew It Was Time to Find a New Rheumatologist...Do what feels best for you! Have you ever felt the need to find a new doctor? How do you handle these... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
“How are you doing?” Can Be a Complicated Question...I want to respond to my friend, but I don’t know how far to go. I want to ask, how long... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Transitioning from Childhood to Adulthood With JIA...I knew how to take care of myself, how to take my medications, how my bones woke slowly and needed extra rest.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
From Lifelong Joint Pain to RA Remission...My knees, ankles, and wrists often ached so deeply that I’d worry about how I was going to go to school the next day, By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Moving from Goals to Intentions in 2020...I have had to learn to be OK with days I can’t live up to my goals (or even weeks!).... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
