Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain Management...It might take you several tries to find the way that works best for you to utilize orgasms for pain management.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Every Step I Take...They may notice a crack in the sidewalk or a large root in a trail, but they aren’t consciously aware of how their bodies are moving through space, how... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Holidays with the Dragon...sweet potatoes; the French-onioned green beans slathered in mushroom soup; the Second Vegetable; the humongous salad that no one will eat; the veggie trays... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue Fever...showing any outward signs of RA, as many of us don’t sometimes, and I went into the store to get my DVD of Braveheart and a magazine to catch up... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Biologic for RA...Asking all of your questions before beginning any new medication, let alone a biologic, is so critical to your comfort and success with a new treatment... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Coping with Itchy Skin and RA...Among the many symptoms of Sjogren’s that include dry eyes, dry mouth, and dry sinuses, the one I want to address is dry skin, also known as xerosis, or By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Painsomnia: Physical and Emotional...I've been off it since I got COVID-19 (Delta) right before Thanksgiving and was sick for over a month (despite being triple vaccinated, plus receiving... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Need to Improve Transportation Accessibility...During pre-pandemic times, the metro trains were often so crowded it was difficult for me to get my wheelchair aboard.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The "My Meds May Not Be Working Anymore" Panic...We go through a trial and error period, sometimes taking years, until we find a medication that works well enough to be worth the effort. ... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
No. 2 – Do Research, Don't Panic...These include WebMD, Mayo Clinic, and CDC.gov.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Daydreams: The Flare-Away Pill...I’ve had this happen while I’ve been on trips (or right before I was supposed to take a trip, and ended up having to cancel due to a flare)... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Bad Doctor...A true professional doesn’t blame the patient for worrying, but tries to make it right if an error has been made.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Skin Issues Associated with RA...About the time I first ventured into a rheumatology clinic after being referred by my general practitioner, I had been battling a nasty case of hives for... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Do Auto Immune Conditions Target the Go-Getters?...I’ve searched for studies linking personality traits and autoimmune conditions.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Cascading Consequences...It’s like setting up a trail of dominoes: knock one over and one by one they all fall down.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How Many Fights Can We Manage?...The wheelchair company is fine, but the vendor delivering the wheelchairs consistently overcharges or tries to double the bill (or both).... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
The Comparison Trap...Traps can be avoided with awareness. Consider yourself informed. Nan... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Charting a Careful New Course Post-Pandemic...At this point, trips inside (like to the grocery store) are done swiftly and with a mask.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA and Shaving...Someone once advised (about adjusting dogs to nail trims) there is no reason to cut every nail in one sitting. The same goes for shaving.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Unfair...Not right now anyway--especially in the hot, humid August weather that my RA tries to avoid at all costs.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments