Anemic and Confused: Part 2...In part 1 of this article, I discussed my history with abnormal menses. In this article, I discuss my options and next...reactions13comments
What Does That Say?...I’ll admit it: I’ve never had great penmanship. As a young child, I was an overachiever with report cards filled with “E’s”...reactions2comments
Balancing Act and Humira Hangover...Lately I feel like I cannot catch a break. It’s always a few steps forward and a few steps back. I’m constantly...reactions2comments
Nothing’s News...When I was a kid, I was fascinated by spaceships, and I wanted to be an astronaut when I grew up. My...reactions5comments
A Short Update...Hi all, so if you read my previous update, you know of my "Hypogammaglobulinemia" diagnosis from my rheumatologist, back in January. He...reactions5comments
Inflammation...I had spine surgery this past November. It was a 4 level fusion with rods and cages. They also put in a...reactions10comments
Not "Too Difficult"..."I was reminded that having extra needs does not make you too difficult, too time-consuming, but worthy of compassion and love." -Chanel...reactions20comments
5 RA-Friendly Spring Cleaning Tips...It’s that time again! The birds are chirping, the relentless cold is lifting, and you’re noticing the dusty, dingy dirt tracked in...reactions14comments
Revisiting Diagnosis: A Reprise of Where I Was...I've had a few chances recently to reflect on my diagnosis of RA and lupus. Most of this has surfaced because I'm...reactions2comments
Need Advice...Hi, I’m Kim I got rheumatoid arthritis when I was 22 years old. Been on so many different meds after a while...reactions12comments
Is It RA Fatigue? Maybe Not...I have RA and COPD. Both cause fatigue. But lately I’ve just been dragging, forced to take 2 or more naps a...reactions12comments
Weight Management and RA - Take Our Quick Polls...For people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactions38comments
Thin Ice: A Winter Walk With Rheumatoid Arthritis...I walked with Sheryl on New Year’s Day at our favorite local park. We like this park because it is a leisurely...reactions6comments
Learning How to Live With RA...I’ve always been a very active person, raising 3 of my own children, my eldest having serious development problems and epilepsy, plus...reactions22comments
Things Change ...The other day, I was in my closet organizing and found myself sitting on the floor on an extra dog bed. When...reactions6comments
My Rheumatoid Arthritis Journey With Tea...As I am writing this article, it is a very cold winter day. I am inside as the wind is howling and...reactions16comments
Ageism in Rheumatology...This year, I was invited at the last moment to participate on a panel at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) meeting...reactions13comments
Milestones, Chronic Disease, and Reassessment...I turned 60 years old on April 2, 2022. Somehow it does not seem possible. Although many days I feel much older...reactions29comments
H.O.P.E...."Grief and hope can coexist." -Rebecca Solnit I recently saw a meme posted on social media that caught my eye and attention...reactions7comments
New Year, Same RA...It's the start of a new year, and with that comes the same stuff we usually hear around this time about how...reactions7comments
