Stepping Out...It took 4 retries and still they are not right, making them 100% useless to me, $500 later. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mask(less) Mandates...We don't have that luxury, however, as "normal-risk" able-bodied people do right now.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Human Eggshell...of the blankets feels too heavy on an aching ankle or knee.... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Accessible RA Clothes...One aspect you might not hear discussed a lot when you have RA is how inaccessible clothes can be, especially when you experience joint damage from RA.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tired of Being Tired...I’m also dealing with pain in my knuckles, wrists, ankles, and feet, at least one low-grade fever episode (I’ve never had that particular symptom before... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Insomnia and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...But, I was diagnosed with insomnia in high school.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...Your doctor and insurance provider can help you find the right one.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Running Errands Efficiently with a Path of Least Resistance...Get the right size cart appropriate for your shopping. Good body mechanics go a long way. ... By Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/L3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Toddler Swim Class Has Become My RA Aqua Therapy...I grew up with parents who introduced me to the water right in the beginning.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
To Adapt or Not to Adapt, Or Is It Even a Question?...Now, I still do it, but I tend to place my weight more towards the inner portions of my foot.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Waking Nightmare of RA...Then I looked at my right wrist, the scar from surgery in the exact place where the first alligator surfaced in my dream.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
No. 6 - Ask for Help...You know, one of those people who thinks if they want it done right and want it done right now, they’d better do it themselves.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How to Tackle an Activity Hangover When You Have RA...They might not occur exactly as I have described.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Self-assessment Tools and RA...Staying on a quarterly schedule makes it easier to monitor laboratory tests with a small Labcorp station right inside the office for blood draws.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Complications of Getting Dressed...So I don't do tights or pantyhose. I rarely wear skirts. I don't do tight or complicated.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Hands Off!...Perhaps if they are not considering my own right to myself and my property, they should worry where I have been at and any catchy diseases they could pick... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Learn to Speak Doctor...Between broken English, pointing at the departure signs and guidebooks, we were able to not only get them to the right platform but to help them figure... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Before the Scars...I’m not sure I even noticed the IV scars from the surgeries right away.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing With RA Fatigue Beyond Collapsing on Your Bed!...And yes, I know that isn't possible anymore, but it's nice to dream, right?... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
'Normal' ?...Yet the next day, hour or moment I might be taking a power nap or sitting up all night because laying in bed is difficult. ... By L rick Phillips2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments