Parenting Amidst the Pain...I have had rheumatoid arthritis longer than I have been a mom. At times, motherhood has challenged me to the greatest degree possible. I’ve spent countless hours worried, stressed, and physically exhausted... By Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/L4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Reinventing yourself beyond RA...In the early stages of RA, I did indeed feel like the disease defined who I had become. That is perfectly normal since you are still coping with the realities... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
insurance denial...so here I am three weeks waiting now with two denials for a new medicaton and having met the insurers criterea feeling horribly frustrated...doctor says he will keep trying but...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
No Men...I know RA afflicts more female than male. I don't see any men sharing their stories on this site. Why is that?...Reactions0reactionsComments22 replies
Therapy for My Therapy?...I recently had an appointment with the psychologist I’ve been seeing for two years and let’s just say it didn’t go very well. Arriving there in a good mood, I... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Change - often necessary, rarely easy...I almost hesitate to say this for fear I will jinx it, but the changes I had decided to implement following my rather difficult spring and summer have really paid... By Nan Hart5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hate RA...I am a 61 year old. I was told a year ago on my birthday that I have RA . Nothing has worked on me as of this date. Not... By lilgrandma521 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My RA Story...On November 3rd it was the New York City Marathon and my 23 year-old son was running. I went to the city very early to see him pass just after... By lilyofthevalley1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Why did it take so long to diagnose RA???...Back when I first began to have some early signs of RA, it was very difficult to diagnose what was going on with me...at least that is how I now... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Clinical Trials for New Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs – Hope for the Future...As mentioned in a recent post (When RA Treatments Fail to Work), up to 40% of RA patients do not respond to the current set of treatment options. This can... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Running Errands Efficiently with a Path of Least Resistance...You all know the moment when you pull into a busy store parking lot and say to yourself “Is this the apocalypse? Why is everyone grocery shopping now?” Whether you... By Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/L3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Change in Pain...Early in September last year my pain changed. I don’t remember it happening on a specific day in a sudden way, but gradually my left knee grew more painful. It... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Finger joints...Hello, I believe I've had RA for some time now but the blood work finally came back positive in May. I've been having the typical flares, but I've noticed now...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesSymptoms
Stuck In The Middle...Recently I have found myself thinking a lot about the arthritis community as a whole. Did you know that we have the potential to be a very large community? In... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Caregiver's Side of RA...It's 5am and I just got done breastfeeding our 8 month old for the third time this night. I lay my head down for a second and hear my 3... By abeeba4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Ups and Downs of Living with RA...I just turned 45. I have been diagnosed with RA 8 years now (got the diagnosis on my birthday). I probably had RA for at least 2 years before I... By mrsbusdriverllady2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Pain...Hi I've been without health insurance for almost 2 years. I suffer daily I decided to put my pain on paper Here I go. I wear a cloak of pain... By nandubb0282 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My life has been turned upside down from RA!...I'm 28 I was diagnosed with RA four years ago since then my life has gone down hill . My doctor said I have had RA since I was a... By drea20081 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Pros and Cons of a Gluten Free Diet for RA...Many people are wondering if they should try a gluten-free diet. Even if you haven't been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, there still may be benefits to trying... By Melissa Halas-Liang3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
