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
RA Awareness Day: Test Your Knowledge...Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Awareness Month is widely celebrated throughout May each year, but did you know that there is also a specific...reactionscomments
Sleep Issues, Again......Sleep and I have a complicated history. I’ve never been the type of person who hits the pillow, closes her eyes, and...reactions7comments
My 2023 RA Intentions and Beyond...My sincerest hope is that your 2022 was a better year than mine. Don’t get me wrong, there were many moments of...reactions8comments
From Pain, to AS, to RA...I've always had bad feet. When I say bad feet I'm talking about a foot with a negative arch--pancake flat, duck flat...reactions1comment
Breathe in, Breathe out....I was diagnosed with RA right around my 40th birthday, although looking back my doctor and I agree that I was probably...reactions3comments
In the Meantime...My mom is going on vacation, and she asked me to stay at her cottage while she is away, to take care...reactions12comments
Canceled and Rebooked Surgery...I am sure some of you are wondering where I went to. I have been having issues with receiving emails and being...reactions4comments
The Confusion of How and Where to Get Test Results...I recently needed to get both a cervical MRI and knee x-rays. For better or worse, I asked for the reports so...reactions5comments
Codeine and Nada...I have been using Tramadol for years. My RA doc asked me to see a pain doc. I actually don’t understand this...reactions26comments
Changing Perspectives of RA...When someone thinks of a person with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they don't think of me — for a variety of reasons. I'm...reactions4comments
Popular Forum Conversations: July 2022...The RheumatoidArthritis.net community forum is an insightful resource filled with thoughtful questions, tips, and perspectives. Each month we are sharing 5 forum...reactionscomments
It's January... Now What?...We survived the holidays!! We even had fun, because we planned ahead. Now it’s January. The landscape is barren, white or grey...reactions13comments
Chronic Illness Runs in My Family...Some chronic illnesses can run in the family. My dad has a form of arthritis that is chronic and inflammatory — though...reactions7comments
MommaSwain01...When I was 6, my dad and brother left my mom due to her RA. So I was homeschooled so I could...reactions6comments
You've GOT To Be Kidding Me!!...My ribs hurt like someone has them in a vice. Left side, not my heart. Yes. The rib pain is indicating my...reactions2comments
Tips for Winter Flexibility and Self-Care...With winter approaching, time seems to be accelerating and slowing down at the same time. Shorter days make me feel like I...reactions5comments
