That Thing No One Talks About...I am the mother of a toddler – my son is now 18 months old and he is a major handful! Luckily, my husband and I have found a great...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Feeling Better by Helping Others...I find it healthy to remind myself when I’m feeling terrible and achy that there are a lot of other hardships in the world beyond myself. While I may struggle...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Brick Walls and Childhood Dreams...A month or so ago I watched a motivational TED Talks video at work in my special ed students' "Life Skills" class. Most of the kids were bored out of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...When my rheumatoid arthritis strikes, when I’m feeling especially bad—it helps me to focus on some of my favorite things. In fact, my worse days are when I need to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can vs. Love, Part 2...Not too long ago I wrote a post about the challenges of making decisions and sacrifices in life because of RA--Doing What You Love vs. Doing What You Can. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Med question...I am on Relafen, MTX injection, Embrel and a small dose of prednisone. My Rheumatologist told me at my last visit that if I don't improve in two weeks he...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Traveling With Refrigerated Medications...For many people, holiday plans include some kind of travel. In addition to the ordinary stress and chaos of travel, many of us with rheumatoid arthritis also need to figure...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
RA Costs More Than You May Think – Patient Out of Pocket Expenses...Between June and August of this year, Rheumatoidarthritis.net utilized an online survey to gauge trends in RA patients. The entire survey results, containing over 1,000 patient responses, are available at...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
10 Expert Tips on Planning a Great Meal...Overwhelmed at times trying to figure out what and how to cook dinner? You’re not alone. Planning a fantastic meal doesn’t have to be time-consuming and difficult. These 10 tips...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why ME???!!!...Who knew that when something happens, even the slightest thing, it should not be taken for granted? Well, I most certainly didn't, until now. Over a year ago, my ring...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Fighting the Fight...My story begins in 1994, I was 16 years old and I had just started a new school. My parents we're very eager to find out what was wrong with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Can be Beautiful!...RA CAN be beautiful! “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” ― Confucius This quote has so many nuances that apply to our journey with RA....first of all, as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Vitamins...What vitamins and how many are you taking daily? Do you noticea difference?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Bridge over troubled waters...Just how much support do each of us need to cope with RA? Seems like a simple enough question, no? Well, not so fast....in reading about a survey in an...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Top 12 Kitchen-Friendly Gadgets that Will Make Preparing Meals Easier...Like to cook but don’t have the time or the energy? Here are some gadgets that will increase your efficiency and make food preparation, eating, and clean up much easier...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Impacts Much More Than Bones and Joints...When people hear the general term arthritis, they typically think of an older person with joint pain as in osteoarthritis - common wear and tear on the joints. But this...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Being Thankful For RA...It sounds weird. It sounds almost antithetical to say that you are thankful for a chronic illness. But in reality, I am thankful for RA. I wouldn’t be where I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Being Thankful...One of my most favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love the pure purpose behind it—giving thanks. There’s no confusion with religious tensions or commercial pursuits. Instead we gather with our...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Keep on Fighting?...Trying to make whatever little difference I can, in a state that won't allow fighting for truth. Although, I was born and raised in such a curl state. I still...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
To Tell The Truth......A topic that I have always found interesting with regard to RA is if, when, and to whom do I share the details of my health situation with regard to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
