Thyroid Ultrasound and RA...Surprisingly, these former symptoms (not the thyroid problem) have been happening for a while.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
It's Okay to Ask for Help...I was more productive, active, and social; and I could repay the favors.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Questions to Ask a New Rheumatologist...As you probably know from reading my articles here for a while, I don't necessarily struggle to advocate for myself; it's more that I struggle with the... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Skin in the Game...Neither my dermatologist nor my allergist could figure them out, but prednisone would always clear them up.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3...Finally, humans had developed a test that could measure my disease activity.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments61 comments
Friendships and RA: A Case of Mission Impossible?...Or even if I could secure a timely diagnosis and treatment, how might our relationship be different than where we are today?”... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments
I Love and Hate My Life...I love that I could work and solidify what I wanted to do with my life by working as a veterinary technician.... By Monica Y. Sengupta4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Pencil Me In...Yet, I could sense disbelief that we were turning a six-hour trip into a two-day trip.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Stress and RA Don’t Play Well Together...I must rest my body even when I know that if I pushed hard enough, I could do “just 1 more thing.”... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Pain Management: What Works?...These ugly, homemade remedies work pretty well until the cold packs and my joint numbness wears off.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Why Don’t I Give Myself a Break?...Hence the massive cold that knocked me flat for a week. I’m the worst at giving myself a break. If I could fire me, I totally would.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
How to Make a Cozy Bed That Does Not Aggravate Arthritis Pain...Some people with arthritis prefer warm bedding while others want it cool.... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
30 Days with RA!...Maybe you could make a commitment to do yoga for a month, or light weight-lifting.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My Time is Valuable: Or, How to Talk About Being Immunocompromised...Talking about your illness and your immunocompromised status is a way in which to change that narrative, to build and sustain more equitable spaces.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Exercising at Home? Motivation, and Some Thoughts on Behavior Change...Social reinforcement could also be built in here, whether it be approval or social support.... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Every Step I Take...I am hyper aware of any uneven surfaces, any tiny obstacles in my path that could cause a misstep and jar my body.... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Holidays with the Dragon...that evergreen tree to tie onto the car, getting it into the house somehow, dragging the Christmas decorations out of storage, and decorating that tree while... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
RA Acceptance vs Surrender...I believe that getting a second or even a third opinion is wise and, in fact, advisable.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Anxiety and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 1 ...Chime in and let me know!... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
“Supporting Fatigue” at the 2016 American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting...What do you think your doctor could do better?... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments