Outside the lines...It seems that so much of our time managing RA centers around the main aspects of the disease itself, i.e. the joint pain, swelling, fatigue, etc. that... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with Uncertainty...Why do I get unpredictable flares, fatigue, pain, and so on?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Summer Fun with RA...But when you have RA, all of the fatigue, physical body pain, and more can limit when you take a vacation.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Lung Diseases and RA...formation of scar tissue interferes with the ability of the lung to expand normally upon inhalation and can lead to chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
This Pain Isn't Normal...Examples include: fatigue, sleepiness, drained of energy, arms and legs feel heavy, loss of weight and appetite, hard to get up a move because of stiffness... By ordnance2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Celebrating New Milestones Despite the Fear of Living With RA...I constantly found myself adapting my work, trying to battle the fatigue, dealing with unsupportive work environments, and the weightlifting requirements... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
My Journey With RA, Insomnia, and a Bedtime Story Podcast...When I do sleep, I often wake up feeling unrefreshed, and with a considerable amount of fatigue.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Reality and Appearance..."Just getting through it" is often a reality of rheumatoid arthritis when the pain, inflammation, and fatigue thrust their malicious claws into my life... By Michael Booth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Not Measuring Up...But after more time and reflection, I think tracking my inflammation, pain levels, stiffness, and fatigue is much more informative.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Adaptable...Sure, we don’t lose a full sense but we change how we live because of pain, fatigue, and disability.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I Wish My Doctor Told Me About RA...The fatigue that plagued me all day every day.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
RA and Shaving...I didn’t have to consider pain or fatigue levels. I just stood in the shower and did what I needed to do.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!...It brings to me an unpredictable life full of swelling, chronic pain, unbearable fatigue, decreased ability to think and function, and so much more.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Methotrexate and Mental health...the fatigue is smashing me as well. only week 3 ish of 20 mg per week. Is it fair to say that most of the RA meds have pretty...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSide Effects
5 RA Travel Tips for a Successful Trip...Your suitcase is packed, passport and travel documents organized, and road trip snacks gathered; but like clockwork, joint pain, fatigue, and disappointment... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cascading Consequences...I can sense the coming increase in pain and fatigue. I wish that others understood my aquatics isn’t optional—it’s what gets me through.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Life With Juvenile Arthritis: Things I Wish My Parents Had Known...Navigating things like sleepovers, first dances, and school sports aren’t easy when you don’t deal with extreme pain, joint changes, and fatigue.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Day My Meds Didn’t Work...My fatigue is out of control and, while the pain and stiffness are not terrible, I see quite a bit of swelling in my fingers by the end of... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Heroes Everywhere...recommend good books and shows to our bored friends who are stuck in their houses: the number of days we have spent in our houses dealing with flares and By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dry as a Desert...The hallmark symptoms are dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, and joint pain but Sjögren’s may cause dysfunction of other organs. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments