Beginning Again...Yes, the cold, the gloomy skies, and the harsh weather will still hold sway in much of the U.S. for a while longer.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can’t Buy Access...I had this idea that in a capitalist society where money matters greatly, I could induce accessibility if I had some.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Activity Hangover...While being on my feet for extended periods of time can be very physically demanding, even sitting can be hard on my body.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...So, while one clinical trial may not be a good fit for you, there may be others that are.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heavy or Light? The Everyday Question of Hand Grip...I popped on another backing and I could then hold my phone with one hand...for a short period of time.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Does Itching Cause Anxiety or Does Anxiety Cause Itching?...Neither could my rheumatologist… And neither could the immunologist... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Sympathy vs Understanding: Others Simply Can't Relate to My Life with RA...This is something I wish others could understand. This is something I wish my friends and family could keep at the front of their minds.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
The Miracle of a Well-Timed Good Day...While I did this I met other volunteers and loved the camaraderie of a shared goal.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Triggers, Schmiggers...I can’t do anything while my hands are icing/heating.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Power of a Few Pain Pills...The first night I took one tablet and I slept through the night for the first time since I could remember.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How I Catch Some ZZZs...It could be side effects from my medications (like prednisone) or it could be the rheumatoid arthritis itself.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Can vs. Love, Part 2...It's a good way to build my portfolio and I'm having a blast doing it.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The "My Meds May Not Be Working Anymore" Panic...Here I am now, trying not to let the panic take hold.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
That "Uh-oh" Moment...After the third thing, you could tell people you have a purple toad growing out of your elbow and start ribbiting, and they’d say they were sorry to... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Tips for a Tolerable Pregnancy...When I made the decision to become pregnant, one of the chief factors I weighed was how my body would handle the pregnancy.... By Tamara Haag5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can Help...So, honestly, she had only known me while I was on the medication that was effective.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain Management...What things could help make this easier? Lucky for you, I've put together a quick list of recommendations. 1. Lighting.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Moving Apartments During COVID When You Have RA...I just moved apartments during a pandemic — all while having rheumatoid arthritis. And it was difficult.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Plagued by Inflammation...I could win the American Idol of inflammation. Unfortunately, they have yet to produce this for television consumption.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Hurdles...(I swore I’d never become a drug addict because I could never stand to give myself a shot.)... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments