Hard Truths of Chronically Caregiving...Signs of caregiver burnout include: For someone with RA, an increase in fatigue, joint pain, stiffness, or swelling may be a signal that burnout is on... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Having RA Does Not Mean We Are Not Whole...To add to the loss, I felt depressed at times, anxious most of the time, and oh - the fatigue. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Re-Embracing the Nap...I wasn’t better, disease-wise, nor did my fatigue magically disappear. I just stopped sleeping during the day.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
RA Flare or RA Nudge...Along with the fatigue, I had itchy skin, sleeplessness, and brain fog, just to name a few.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Trying to Understanding My RA...Why was it that one day, my fatigue was manageable with a little extra sleep and a dosage bump of prednisone?... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Potential Thyroid Problems and RA...symptoms: unexplained weight gain, purple stretch marks, eyes and mouth are dry (you know that feeling when you are just sick — autoimmune sick, I mean), fatigue... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
RA and Preparing for Event Accommodations...Living with rheumatoid arthritis means that I am no stranger to joint pain, weakness, and fatigue - even on my "best" days.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Tips on Mornings with RA...I wanted to write today about what I do to mitigate the negative side effects of morning fatigue and pain.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Moving Apartments During COVID When You Have RA...We already have enough fatigue with rheumatoid arthritis and moving just zaps more and more energy.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Every Step I Take...There are countless things I pay attention to that I’m certain I would not if pain and fatigue were not factors in my day-to-day existence.... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Art of Stepping Down...Sometimes I feel it in the form of in-my-face joint pain, sometimes it's the symptom of fatigue that is most problematic, and at other times it is my confused... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Are You Working Out With RA Or Is RA Working Out With You?...I have also been battling pretty severe fatigue.... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Lupus Limits Physical Affection...Fatigue plays a role as well. Like one rusty old engine in my child's favored book, I find myself saying, "I can not. I can not. I can not."... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How Rain Brings on the Pain...that pain is complex because many factors contribute, such as the nature and severity of the chronic condition, overall health, physical activity, mood, fatigue... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Simple Tasks for Rheumatoid Diseases...individual and the disease, but may include joint or muscle pain, inflammation, swelling, redness, or stiffness; eye irritation and inflammation; general fatigue... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Cooking and Baking: A Surprising RA Intersection...It also allows me to rest my joints and combat fatigue.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Joint Stiffness Not Required...In fact, I had pain, fatigue, low-grade fevers, and went into remission during pregnancy– all classic signs of RA.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Feeling Alone With My RA...I can get away without a nap for a day or 2, but then the fatigue and pain rise too much.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Losing Again...And yes, exercising is hard with RD pain, fatigue, and malaise—so much so that many of us who are challenged with this disease give up, allowing ourselves... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Counting My Blessings: Good Days...Sure, the bad days demand our attention, screaming in our faces with pain, fatigue and cancelled plans.... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments