Life is Hard...I was diagnosed about a year ago and my life has changed dramatically. I used to walk 5 miles a day and...reactions12comments
I HATE Winter...When people meet me, they quickly learn these basic facts. 1. I am married to Sheryl, 2. We have two sons who...reactions17comments
Fighting Compassion Fatigue...I’ve been on a trend of not feeling great with my rheumatoid arthritis. If it isn’t pain and stiffness, then it’s the...reactions4comments
The little things can make for a wonderful day...The other night I did something that I had not done in more than 25 years, I went cross country skiing. The...reactions4comments
What's the Cure for Annoying Advice?...If you have RA or any form of arthritis, I doubt you've been able to escape receiving at least some unwarranted and...reactions10comments
A Home of My Own...A few months ago I daydreamed what it would be like to live in a place adapted to my rheumatoid arthritis and...reactions3comments
New to this world...My name is Teresa and I am 45-years old. Three years ago, I was walking 3-5 miles per day and ran a...reactions1comment
The Caterpillar, the Biologic and Rheumatoid Arthritis...I recall my grandfather looking at a Caterpillar bulldozer sitting in his yard at the lakefront property he owned. No one lived...reactions7comments
As I Get Older, People Seem to Care Less About My RA...Finding someone. Dating. Relationships. When you have rheumatoid arthritis or any chronic illness, being in a relationship comes with extra challenges. If...reactions8comments
My Life...I am 53 soon to be 54 years old. I once was a very active woman. I did manly labor and loved...reactions7comments
Brain Fog in a Multitasking World...The pressure in our society to do everything in the least amount of time is overwhelming, to put it mildly. The pressure...reactions9comments
Randi B. Likely...Hi, my name is Randi B. Likely. I am currently 23 years old and in chiropractic school. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid...
Tips for Parents of Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis...There’s a lot of improvements that have come along for families who have children diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (or JRA- juvenile...reactions22comments
Frustrated with Rheumatoid Arthritis Advertising!!...I remember the first time I noticed an advertisement about rheumatoid arthritis medications. The patients were smiling and doing everything they wanted!...reactions19comments
7 Myths About Shingles...Shingles is a viral infection that is often misunderstood. Understanding the myths and misconceptions about shingles can help reduce your chances of...reactions2comments
Transitioning Healthcare...This was a difficult article to write, weirdly. Many of the incidents happened soon after I moved to a new state, but...reactions13comments
Numbness...My first experience with numbness related to my life with rheumatoid arthritis occurred after my double knee replacement surgeries when I was...reactions10comments
Treatment Uncertainty...About this time last year I switched biologics because the old one wasn’t working for me anymore. While the new biologic never...reactions7comments
How Not to Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Lately, people have been asking a lot how I cope with RA and the host of adorable secondary conditions that come with...reactions91comments
Practicing Patience...I’m guilty of not always being a patient person. But I cover it up well! I was recently surprised when a friend...reactions2comments
