Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?...No X-rays were performed to confirm OA versus RA. Nevertheless, despite my reservations, I continued with the injections.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Holidays on Ice...Those that were open did not have ice cubes.... By Tamara Haag5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adjusting the Meds...However, my liver enzymes were hovering just over the high edge of acceptable.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Can Being Sick Affect Your Blood Work?...We repeated the tests a month later and my levels were back to normal.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Love and Hate My Life...I love that they were with me almost every day for over a decade.... By Monica Y. Sengupta4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Got Pets? In Flare? Try These Tips for the Same Level of Care...Thankfully, I had family and friends who were willing to help out occasionally but at the end of the day, my pets were my responsibility and I had... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
RA In America – Symptoms by the Numbers...Only 14 percent of respondents were diagnosed within a single office visit.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
A Compilation about RA Pain...In honor of arthritis awareness month, we would like to help spread the word and give some of our share-worthy articles that either discuss pain, or serve... By Lauren Tucker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mama Wren's Holiday Cooking Hacks...I’m sure there are a lot more Kitchen Hacks out there that I haven’t heard of or figured out for myself.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Enough, Already!...I learned that there were other kinds of arthritis, and RD was one that didn’t care how old you were. Or weren’t.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall Risk...Keep items often used within easy reach and always wear properly fitting shoes with a rubber sole.... By Christina Hegarty PT, DPT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Evil Wheelchair Lady...When he brought the chair and I was able to de-board, he told me what he heard and I was floored.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Disease and Disability...I also had both my knees and hips replaced because these joints were so deteriorated.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Used to the Stares Again...That night, it finally occurred to me: people were staring and I felt it. My immunity had worn off!... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Medical Insurance - How to Deal with and Stick It Out...authorizations, co-pays - the list goes on and on and the terminology is more confusing than the manual for that really good digital camera you got because you were... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
When a Fever Amplifies Your RA Symptoms...I noticed that my knees, ankles, wrists, and fingers were aching pretty strongly.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
The Tell Tale Sign...We had really hoped things were headed in a good direction.... By Michael Booth4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Declines in Accessibility 31 Years After the Americans with Disabilities Act...Like a shark, if we’re not moving forward, we’re moving backward.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New Study: Different RA Joints May Have Unique Genetic Markers...Many of these pathways were related to immune system function.” They also found that new drugs that treat RA may affect some of those pathways.... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Your Unexpected RA “Surprises”...We asked you in the community to reflect on some of your biggest surprises with RA, and your responses were incredible!... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments