The Case for Doing Nothing...I wish I could, but I can't. I can't without feeling guilty, that is.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Seronegative RA and Its Repercussions...While it may sound like something you don’t want to catch, it actually is just a fancy word for the fact that some people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Frustrations of Driving with RA...For some, pre-existing RA pain makes it difficult to hold the steering wheel, while for others, sitting in the same position in the car worsens your joint... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Asking for Help Is a Skill We Need to Learn...He begged me to let him brush my hair when I could not raise my arm. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Insomnia and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)...How could they not go together? How could they not be two parts of a bigger whole?... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
New Perspectives on Nutrition for RA...Still, while lifestyle adjustments can be helpful for managing RA, medical treatment must still be pursued.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Can a Blood Test Predict Treatment Response in RA?...You could explore the next level of RA therapies, including biologics or similarly more effective treatments.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What’s It Worth?: The Pros and Cons of Methotrexate...I’ve been on Orencia for 8 months and, while it helps, I continue to have more swelling and pain than my doctor or I would like.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Finding the Holiday Spirit with RA...While I’m working on trying to feel better (exercise, rest, and planning a change in medication), I still want to rouse myself to enjoy the season.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What it is That Grips Us (Part 3)...Thereafter, and for the majority of my twenties, I tried to come to some internal peace, to find stability, and to create a life I could call my own. ... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis...Normally functioning human bodies fight off these nuisances while the average human is none the wiser. But not us. Nope.... By Leanne Donaldson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Mask We Wear with RA...However, this time I just could not stop staring at the mask.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Dancing Through Life with RA...No one could tell me how my dance in life would go. The disease left every joint in my body swollen, red, and painful. I could barely get... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
When the Limitation of Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes Strength...So every day, I would wrap up my knees and ankles in ace bandages for support and take my dog to the beach so she could run and I... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Dancing Queen...I could tell she was exhausted, but having fun watching the celebrations.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Counting My Blessings: My Support Network...While the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Pain Before Beauty?...While my pinkies are crooked, the rest of my fingers remain straight.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Parenting with RA...As the father of two young children and a teenager, Michael shares his experience of parenting while living with rheumatoid arthritis. ... By Michael Booth1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Attitude Makes a Difference...could not be more different.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does My RA Doctor REALLY Hear Me?...Above all, I don't want to do anything that could jeopardize my treatment, as it is currently effective.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments