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
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed Diagnosis...I was doing much better, so much so that I could finally play the piano again. ... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Great Expectations...After all, modern medicine could even cure the black plague! But not arthritis? Really?... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Are You Seeing the Forest for the Trees?...So then, how do we keep our eyes on the forest while traversing among the trees?... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Home of My Own...While a broken elevator brought us together, we have no need for them now!... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Anticipation...AND do this while you are feeling good, NOT when you are in pain, suffering from fatigue and brain fog.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What the ACA Has Meant to Me: Dependent Coverage and No Benefit Caps...When I explored my options, the plan that I could get with my pre-existing condition had a premium of $1,800 a month and a $6,000 deductible.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Faking It...Ironically, I find that I’m a much better RA advocate on the days when my RA is held at bay.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, Aren’t They?...They are incredibly sensitive and respond to mild pressure with shooting pain.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Morning Sickness and Other Unpleasantness...The RA Pregnancy Chronicles is a series of posts that share my experiences being pregnant while living with RA.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
With a Little Help from Our Friends: Lessons from Genesis...The band also moved to play an acoustic set while sitting close to Phil Collins as he remained on his stool.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Pain of Pain Medication...But I did do something else that I'm not proud of while I was waiting for that one little prescription to get filled. I sat there and cried.... By Angela Lundberg7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
That Old Familiar Feeling (of an Impending Flare)...Third arm growing out of my forehead? That means... well, you get it.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Are These Test Results a Mistake?...My previous experience told me that it could be as little as another month or as long as several more months before my blood work could be affected... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA Awareness Gaps...While OA is localized in whatever joint(s) that has seen a lot of wear and tear, RA by definition impacts multiple joints.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Walking to Wellness...The biggest portion on my plate should always be vegetables—and as much of them as I could eat—but I could also eat small portions of whole grain breads... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
RA Is Not A Competition...While I've accepted that I won't climb Mt.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Goodbye (and Good Riddance!) 2018: Part 2...My tailbone was also not fractured, even though I couldn't lie on my back for quite a while.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hands Off!...If only I could channel a little harmless crazy.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RA Daydreams: Fatigue-Melt-Away Tablets...While approaching the crowd, you meet the eyes of a neighbor that you’ve known for years.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments