Dealing With a Lack of Social Support: RA Tells a Complex Story...For the third week of Arthritis Awareness Month, we continue our efforts in raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis (RA).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
More Adventures with Insurance...The people were great and it was wonderfully convenient.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Family, Resentment, and Nuclear Bombs...Out of the mouth of babes, as it were.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Staying Connected to Kids When You Can't See Them In Person...You can make a word search, crossword, or word scramble with words that are special to your relationship.... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New Xeljanz Safety Study Reports Drug Fails Two Goals...Two doses were tested (5 mg twice daily and 10 mg twice daily) and both failed the safety targets, finding increased cardiovascular events and cancers... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fitness for Fatigue...We’ve all heard it over and over (and over and over) again: it’s so important for people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to exercise.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Happens When You Lose Something You Love?...I had an osteoporosis test a few years ago, and the results were negative. Making this seem like a localized issue in my body. ... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...We're excited that the Social Health Awards nominations are open until May 3, 2024.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breaking My Rhythm...Generally when I start writing, my thoughts are slow and I have a hard time finding the exact word I want.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When the Weather Hurts...In the winter, obviously, it's the opposite — I wear warm clothes to keep my body temperature up.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?...Some days we wear the mask of anger. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue Fever...Nothing was hurting, spirits were up, and it was about to be the weekend.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Skinny Jeans Are Not My Friend: Adventures In Getting Dressed with RA...Like the time I got into a pair of shorts that were pretty cute, I have to say, after having hand surgery and went for a check-up.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
An Open Letter to My Rheumatoid Arthritis...Yeah, the beaches were too cold, the National Naval Air Museum was closed and it rained a lot. Yet Sheryl and I had a blast. ... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
More Than Just a Little Brain Fog...Brain fog is that annoying third wheel companion of our friend, rheumatoid arthritis. My brain fog is tied to my disease activity.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
No Pain, No Gain?...We’ve all heard the sayings designed to motivate people to physical achievements: “No pain, no gain.” “Pain is weakness leaving the body.”... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Kindness Wanted...The officers were around my age and joked that they probably catch up with me long before I got to my car. Well, yeah, they were right.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Parents' Perspective (Part 2)...You were really sad all of the time because you were in so much pain. When you were 16 the growth plates had closed.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Am Fine..."Fine" is a funny word. It’s the word that is always fraught with meaning.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Treating RA During the "Opioid Crisis"...In addition, the data cited in the guideline regarding opioid overdose deaths per year were numerically incorrect, a fact the CDC recently admitted (but... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments