My Sero-Negative RA Story...How blessed are those being diagnosed with RA today! Medical knowledge has grown so much, marching forward with better understanding and the...reactions9comments
Christmas Is Not Always Full of Happy Memories...From the time I was 8 years old, my Christmas memories were of my mother's constant fight to live. My mother suffered...reactions13comments
Decreasing Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)...For most Americans, heartburn is just an occasional problem. For those living with RA though, regular use of NSAIDs and medications like...
Hair (Not the Musical)...I was recently at a meeting that included a number of other RA patient advocates. Over lunch, conversation turned (not unexpectedly) to...reactions8comments
Plagued by Inflammation...In recent months, I’ve been struggling with an inflammation of the eyelids called blepharitis. Warning: this is gross! I wake up with...reactions11comments
The Bursitis Burn...The bursitis in both of my hips has been flaring up again lately and I'm not happy about it--especially when I try...reactions54comments
My RA and My Grandson...I have raised my grandson since he was 2 or 3 weeks old. We danced, wrestled, played, ran, climbed, swung, slid, etc...reactions3comments
Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)...Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are caused by your immune system attacking your body’s own healthy...
Raynaud's Disease...Now that the weather has turned (much) colder in Minnesota, my swollen and inflamed joints are happier thanks to the cool, dry...reactions26comments
RA and Recurrent Stress Fractures...I have previously written about an initial injury (a herniated disc), which led to a very difficult surgery and recovery, and then...reactions5comments
My Experience With RA Chest Pain (Costochondritis)...All morning sitting in my chair at my desk I felt a creeping but clear pressure growing in my chest. I thought...reactions60comments
Car Shopping for RA...A couple of months before my 16 birthday my mom got me the most amazing gift any teenager could want: a car...reactions15comments
Got Bone Broth???...I have been using bone broth on a daily basis for the last 1 year and 8 months to help manage my...reactions4comments
Oh, My Aching Teeth...It would not be an exaggeration to say that my dental woes are on par with my RA issues. Now, how much one...reactions22comments
How to Make a Cozy Bed That Does Not Aggravate Arthritis Pain...Four out of five people with arthritis-related conditions suffer from poor sleep. We’ve already discussed the pros and cons of mattress and...reactions5comments
RA and Workplace Accommodations...Living and working with rheumatoid arthritis can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or ADA for short) requires...reactions6comments
Cracking Up...This is kind of embarrassing and possibly a bit gross to talk about, but recently I've been having a skin issue that...reactions2comments
Stretch Marks with RA?! What?!...Something I've never thought could possibly be related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?? Stretch marks. I've had this recent cropping-up of stretch marks...reactions5comments
When Your Loved One Has RA...A diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) impacts more than just the person who receives it. Even if you have no personal experience...reactions18comments
When a Cold Is Not Just a Cold...Tis the season for flu, colds, and other nasty critters shared via coughs, handshakes, and sneezes. I start getting twitchy on public...reactions2comments
