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
The Problem with Real...I have been contemplating the meaning of real. In popular culture, we sometimes use words that mean the opposite of "real" as...reactions29comments
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
TENS Unit for RA Pain...Recently, I wrote an article sharing my over-the-counter toolbox of items that help me manage life with rheumatoid arthritis. One of those...reactions6comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis...Once I discovered that inflammation was the root of all evil within the rheumatoid arthritis world, I decided that for my own...reactions4comments
I Can Do This!: RA Affirmations...We all know the little blue engine that pulled the train up the mountain by saying to itself, “I think I can...reactions4comments
Making Muscles: Strength Training and Rheumatoid Arthritis ...A few months ago, I broke my hip. Naturally, my leg muscles got really weak, really quickly. Like many people with rheumatoid...reactions5comments
The Pros and Cons of a Gluten Free Diet for RA...Many people are wondering if they should try a gluten-free diet. Even if you haven't been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten...reactions17comments
Watching for Lung Issues...Without fail at every appointment with my rheumatologist, he asks if I have been coughing and listens to my lungs. Every couple...reactions13comments
