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
More Than Just a Little Brain Fog...I’ve written about my experiences with brain fog multiple times. You know, the fuzzy feeling, the memory loss, and the brain fatigue?...reactions22comments
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
The Long and Winding Road of RA...It never ceases to amaze me, even after nearly 25 years since my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, how circuitous the RA journey...reactions19comments
It’s Not Patience, It’s Exhaustion...My husband Richard knows my true nature. I try to hide it and improve upon it, but the truth is that I...reactions22comments
Struggling with the AIP Diet...I've seen a few posts on our site about individuals who have tried the autoimmune protocol diet (AIP). It's a diet designed...reactions6comments
5 Summer Foods That Help RA Symptoms...Whenever I think of summer, I think of all the delicious, fresh, and in-season foods to enjoy! Summer is a wonderful time...reactions3comments
The Connection Between Chronic Health Conditions and Shingles...The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune...reactions7comments
Chronic Pain and Mental Drain...Whether you are new to rheumatoid disease/RA or whether you have fought this battle for years, it is important to understand how...reactions21comments
The Chronic Illness "Blahs" - Depression, Anxiety, and Doubt...I was in a funk lately. I know, I hate to use that term because it sounds like I’m 100 years old...reactions52comments
