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
People Are Not Burdens...Not only were other peoples here in this land who had much better knowledge of it and how to live with it, but people worked together in groups to... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Beer Reduces RA Risk for Women?...Were there other environmental factors involved in the study that could affect these findings? Why wasn't I drinking beer when I was 12?... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surgery: The Real Deal, but Not Always a Silver Bullet...Turns out, they pulled too hard on one of the nerve bundles as they were working. Oopsie!... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA and Plantar Fasciitis: What Do Lacrosse Balls and Bottles of Ice Have in Common?...We were more focused on allowing the tissue to recover.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Extreme Heat Waves, Going to the Beach, and Plaquenil...I just had this feeling of not wanting to do anything and as if I were to pass out just by being on the beach.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Stigma Is Exhausting...It’s easier to pretend people like me don’t exist, that we’re not human and don’t need to be treated as fellow people when we can be ignored, forgotten... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Do Assistive Devices Help or Hurt with RA?...How long should I wear it? Should I sleep with it on? ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Anemic and Confused: Part 1...My thyroid was good, my hormones were normal, I had no cysts or tumors anywhere near my reproductive organs. So, why was I bleeding?... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Importance of Rehab...At first, the focus was building up my basic strength and then we’d move on to more functional issues like getting back to standing, walking, and related... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sharing Chronic Illness Stories...We were able to create a support group for each other and help each other.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments31 comments
The Good Life...The third one to consider is what we eat and drink. Some folks with RA follow an anti-inflammatory diet and have found that to be successful. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Assistive Devices...I was thrilled because I no longer had to wear my hated reading glasses to enjoy my favorite books.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA Nodules: Knot a Big Deal?...While many of my joints were puffy, the swelling wasn’t as noticeable as these small marbles under my skin were.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Bringing Our RA Experiences Together - Results from the 2019 RA In America Survey...Before receiving their RA diagnosis, 43 percent of respondents were first misdiagnosed.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Conversation of the Week...We're continuing an initiative designed to connect you with our RA health leaders!... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
5 RA Travel Tips for a Successful Trip...A little forethought like this on what to wear while traveling can make a big difference in comfort.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prednisone Mood Swings and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Raging word vomit gets spewed everywhere. The relief is great, but the mood swings are killer.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Patience Is Power...There were two distinct styles of climbing: dynamic and static.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Chronic Clencher...When I was first diagnosed, my RA was wildly out of control: my feet and hands especially were unbearably swollen and on fire with pain.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
