Aides to the Rescue...My mom worked miracles (seriously, I don’t know how she did it) to get me the support I needed to stay in school.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prednisone Mood Swings and Rheumatoid Arthritis...wreaks havoc on my emotional and mental well-being, not to mention the damage it can inflict on the relationships I have with those who I rely on for support... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Infusion Recovery...I hadn’t hydrated well enough or eaten enough substance to support my body in preparation for the infusion, and I also made the naive assumption that I... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Statins Help with Cardiovascular Complications in RA Patients...The authors also noted:Given the increased mortality risk in RA and contribution of cardiovascular disease to this risk, these findings provide support... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How I Read...I invested in a good lap desk with a thick ridge at the bottom to support the book.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What Happens if Obamacare is Struck Down: Part 1...But the Trump administration, along with many people who support Trump and the Republican Party, seem to find no problem with cutting funding and taking... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Comparison Trap...And if my feet are bothering me, I will go for shoes that support my feet while providing comfort. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Book Review: “Arthritis, Pregnancy, And The Path To Parenthood” By Suzie Edward May...I think it would have been useful for the book to include some strategies and support to help get women through the conception stage.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Chronic Illness Runs in My Family...What I'm trying to say is that being diagnosed with a chronic illness is tough, even with a support system.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 1...I like to wear these to exercise as they support my joints.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Did you really say that ?...But, I read so much about the great support everyone has and I started to wonder things like is it just my family that don't get it.... By lenda1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Where Is the Problem?...Sometimes my body is just a tangled mess and I just have to take it slowly and methodically to provide myself the best care and support that I can.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Is It RA Yet?...You must be your own best advocate and if you cannot or do not feel well enough to handle it, enlist the support of someone you trust to accompany... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Apples and Oranges: Comparisons and RA...I remember discussions within our support group and just how often we would compare our experiences with doctors, with medications, with diagnoses, etc... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How to Slay Energy Vampires...It is a hard decision to make and action to take, but often it is for your self-preservation to help support your health and well-being.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Stepping Out...The key is to make sure whatever choice we make, we do it with solid medical opinion(s) to support our choices. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Disease and Disability...They provided support, but most importantly they didn’t take no for an answer. RA or no, disability or no—the expectations were set.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is My RA Medication Working?...While there may be situations in which symptoms increase for a short amount of time and need breakthrough or pro re nata (PRN) medication for support,... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...The federal government offers 3 kinds of disability benefits to help support people living with disabilities: It may be possible to qualify for both... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Emotional Toll of RA...It may take a team of healthcare professionals to make sure you are getting the support you need.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later