Self-Care Isn’t Easy With Rheumatoid Arthritis...When I was there, the PT saw how twisted my ankle was - walking that way on my ankle will affect the hip - and she gave me... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
RA Pain: Ice Versus Heat...It's less than ideal when the Midwest temperatures are in the negatives, but we gotta do what we gotta do, right?... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Why I Look Forward to Infusion Day...much time and a lot to figure out, so I’m nervous going in, and I feel lucky if all of the specialists I see have actually communicated and given the... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
My Experience with Tricyclic Antidepressants for Pain Management...I’m not saying that a tricyclic antidepressant is right for you. That can only be determined by you and your doctor.... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The RA Is In Charge...I was exhausted, but my pain kept me up late into the night.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Watching for Lung Issues...However, it was the right thing to do because I was able to recover without any long-term effects.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
A Change in Pain...When I came home that night I popped it into my computer and took a look.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Became a Pain Relief Trailblazer and Why You Should Too...But I can't wait for my doctors to change, I'm in pain right now. This is why I have created my own version of integrated care.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Living in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Friendly House ...Is your bed too high or too low?... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How My Cat Has Helped My RA...But it's the thought that counts, right?... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
RA and Plantar Fasciitis: What Do Lacrosse Balls and Bottles of Ice Have in Common?...I had always had very high arches in my feet so this was a surprise to me.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
My RA Reality ...My mom took me to the emergency room where they found a lump on my right knee. The doctors told my parents that it was just "growing pains".... By malannders1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Travel Prep Is No Joke...I have compression socks, too, which on an 8-hour flight are crucial to prevent blood clots and keep my legs comfortable in flight.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Age Is in the Eye of the Beholder...I may not always be 100 percent mobile, but I am always able to hold my head upright, I always have the strength to drink from a straw.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Comorbidity Overload With RA...Try as I might, I could not get below 1 to 2 milligrams of prednisone a day. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
An Antibodies Mystery...But we also had my husband Richard tested as he was sick right before me. And he came up positive for the longer-lasting antibodies!... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Celebrating What Gets Done...I may not be able to do things today, but hopefully tomorrow.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Got Bone Broth???...You’ll also need a gallon of water and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Attitude is everything...Yes that's right. THEY ARE ALL REPLACEABLE. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Decision Fatigue...And even if I make the “right” decisions, there are a great many other parts of rheumatic disease that are beyond my control, such as the weather, insurance... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments46 comments