Does Not Adhering To Medication Regimens Make You A Bad Patient?...And we try and fight for control, even if that control means making a decision not to take our medications.... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Pain of RA is Not Just an Ache...I know what you might be thinking: "Mental? That’s not real pain." But I assure you, it’s real, it’s debilitating, and it’s awful.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
The "My Meds May Not Be Working Anymore" Panic...Now, though, as I sit here and write, the demon cousins of anxiety and disappointment are right behind me and I’m digging deep, running, running, running... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Dr. Who's On First...Nowadays, in the age of the PDF and the txt file, you can keep most of your pertinent medical info right on your phone! ... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Out of the Blue...Right now I'm on Orencia, and it is helping. After four and a half years, I finally got the courage to try another relationship.... By adramsey4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option...Some of the common reasons people decide clinical trials are right for them include: The clinical trial process is long and expensive, and it takes... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain Before Beauty?...Advanced progression of the disease can lead to “swan neck” deformity of the hands, causing fingers to be crooked by bending at odd angles.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The story of my RA...I am on infusions right now. About 6 weeks after my son was born I started noticing stiffness.... By glstebbins2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Eye Problems and RA...Pain may be worse at night and may be associated with headache. Scleritis can also be associated with light sensitivity and tearing. ... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Boogie Monster of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Anger (Part 1)...But, just like the boogie monster, the only way to defeat anger is to show light on it.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Winter Wear and RA...In this video, contributor Nan Hart discusses meeting winter's challenges in comfort by choosing the right clothes.... By Nan Hart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Not a Hero...I cannot give up, therefore I must fight on.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
3 Easy-on-the-Joints Summer Exercise Activities...Personally, the warm water also seems to help loosen my tight muscles and improve the range of motion in my smaller joints.... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Emotional Support Animals and RA...It is important to keep that in mind when choosing the right animal. An emotional support animal is not limited to being a dog.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Parenting Amidst the Pain...I was laying on the couch one afternoon and she leaped right onto my lower back while she yelled “giddyup horsie!” ... By Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/L4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Fighting Discrimination...And even though I would still be able to fly because my wheelchair is lighter, I could not stand by and watch this policy happen.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Evaluating the Doctor’s Office: Who Do You Talk To About Laboratory Results?...I wanted so much to be able to interpret for her what was being said.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Things Not to Say to Someone Living With RA..."Don’t you think you’d have less joint pain if you lost weight?" If losing weight was easy for me, I’d have done it long ago.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments76 comments
Massage, Exercise, Heat Pads, and Electrical Stimulation – Just Another Day at the Physical Therapist...These experiences began as the consequence of ankle problems that ended up resulting in three surgeries over a three-year period.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Little Vitamin D on My RAnniversary...I remember when my hands just "didn’t feel right.” They appeared a bit puffy and were stiff and sluggish. As a pianist, this was troublesome.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments