Brief Update...I am doing good, hip is good as long as I don't move it the wrong way. About a week ago I...reactions5comments
All the Sickness...Have you ever had a real doozy of a month? I have. I fell seriously ill and to be very honest, it...reactions10comments
Should I Have Joint Replacement? My RA Checklist...Have you considered joint replacement? Did you factor in your age when making the decision? Did your doctor give you a speech...reactions38comments
Time for a New Rheumatologist?...In August 2019, before Covid-19 exploded and the world was overtaken by a deadly pandemic, I lost my rheumatologist. It was a...reactions1comment
Well, Duh! Why “Obvious” Studies Are Important...Sometimes you read something and you just want to say, “Well, duh!” because you think it’s so completely obvious you wonder why...reactions1comment
When Having Insurance Isn’t Reassuring...In a perfect world, those of us with RA would never have to worry about insurance issues. Our copays would be so...reactions1comment
Turn, turn, turn...One of my favorite songs comes from the Byrds - Turn, Turn, Turn. Whenever I hear it the lyrics really wash over...reactionscomments
It's a small, small world...Have you ever stopped to think how important the notion of smallness is to managing RA? As strange as this may sound...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Pain and Sleep - a Two-Way Street...Below is a screenshot from my phone. It shows a recent night of sleep tracking from my Fitbit. The red parts are...reactions11comments
Getting Through the Darkness...In this particular case, when I reference darkness, I am talking about light....glorious light. It really fascinates me how different the daylight hours...reactions4comments
The Pain Scales We Need...The 10-point pain scale commonly used in medicine can be frustrating for those of us living with painful, chronic conditions. For starters...reactions40comments
Finding Me Time...We all live very busy lives. There is always something to be done, someone who needs help, projects that need finishing. From...reactions3comments
You Know You Have RA When......There are many shared experiences of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that connect people all across the community. Whether those experiences are...reactions22comments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall Risk...Fall risks are all around. But when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactions3comments
Flare Scares...The role that fear plays as it pertains to our RA is an important concept to keep in mind as we manage...reactions7comments
Now You See It, Now You Don't: The Invisible Nature of RA...My husband Todd went on a mountain bike ride yesterday. It was his birthday and as a former professional bike racer this...reactions2comments
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis...Hi everyone. I'm Kathy from NC. I was born on March 6, 1969, and diagnosed in 1971 with JRA. I have spent...reactions5comments
Assume the Best, Plan for the Worst...Since my recent retirement from my full-time job of 24 years, there is a natural progression for me to “take stock” if...reactions2comments
3 Easy-on-the-Joints Summer Exercise Activities...The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and my joints are recovering from the winter scaries they experience with the cold...reactions4comments
