Anemic and Confused: Part 1...(I know, right?!) My biggest health issue has been anemia; severe, debilitating anemia. Do I know why I am anemic? Why, yes, I do!... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Fighting an Inflamed Cyst...However, this time I have made an appointment right away with the surgeon to see about getting the cyst removed.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Be Ready to Argue...But my recent two-night stint in the hospital for a skin infection quickly refreshed my memory.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Falling into Winter with RA...It just so happens that the night this happened, the temperature dropped from 75 during the day to 40 at night.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
RA Anxieties: Loss & Progression...People mentioned missing work and being less able to care for their children, spouses, and aging family members.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Just Color It: 6 Benefits of Coloring for Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis...What I love the most about coloring is that I can do it right from the comfort of my own home.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Happy for Hand Therapy...The therapist thought I would be more comfortable with a better-fitted ring and she was very right about that.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 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
Do Auto Immune Conditions Target the Go-Getters?...might not graduate.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
How Much Is Too Much with RA?...By carefully reviewing choices, we can decide just how much is just right. Nan... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Chronic Illness "Blahs" - Depression, Anxiety, and Doubt...Anyway, after a week or so, I get so caught up in whatever I’m working on and that, before I know it, the blahs are gone and my inexplicably large... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments52 comments
The Hows and Whys...Because smoking is behind most of our ills, right? But then, I thought about it--and had to be honest.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection - Part 4...“...Result of weight loss and cachexia linked to cytokine production.”... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Craniosacral Therapy for RA Treatment...By applying gentle pressure, she is able to see if I have any blockages of my nervous system fluid.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Analyzing This...Hopefully, my old therapist-friend will be understanding of this and my need to move on right now.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Learning about My Disability...My location during this tornado event so happened to be right next to the elevator, but the gym was one floor down and on the other side.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
What’s All the Noise About? Joint Sounds and RA...This also explains the nearly constant pain that racks my right knee.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Thrown into the Deep End: Concerns of a Novice Caregiver...As you might expect, I don’t set foot on the court much anymore.... By Rob2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Explain Your RA Fatigue...Well, that’s where we are with fatigue right now. This is a perfect metaphor (well, technically, it’s a simile, but who’s counting?)... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Quick Tips to Manage Nausea for RA Patients...Peppermint - Like ginger, this is another ingredient that can help me fight off nausea.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments