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...The memory of before my hips and knees were replaced was erased in the fog of anesthesia and months of physical therapy rehab....

...I always felt like these life challenges were too glossed over, but at Thanksgiving we have our chance....

...My mother’s words were meant to suggest that I arise with the intention of positivity....

...There were some things we either got completely wrong or didn’t anticipate at all....

...Yesterday, I underwent my second foot MRI in 2 months and my third total MRI in the last 6 months....

...When I had some energy, I went through my closet and took out all the clothes I no longer wear....

...People re-shared a selfie and wrote down the things that were happening behind the camera....

...The recovery took time and my muscles were slow to rebuild, but once they did my life was so improved....

...Humira, Enbrel, and Orencia were the most commonly used biologics....

...At the start of my RA journey, I was unaware of how many different types of treatments were available to treat the pain, inflammation, and overactivity...

...My toes were not in pain. They ached, but it was mild. It took another week before I was willing to accept that I need a size 14....

...But the blisters were still there....

...(or if you're where I live: continues throughout the year), I encourage you to get outside, even if it's just for a little bit, and feel the sun, the

...and difficult time leading to my diagnosis, I was concerned that my doctor was prescribing the antidepressant because she believed my pain and fatigue were...

...The first inkling I had that mental health and RA were connected was purchasing my Humira on my CVS specialty website....

...Living with rheumatoid arthritis means understanding how to be adaptable in every definition of the word....

...Whenever I hear it the lyrics really wash over me and I just feel as though every word is speaking to me.  Since RA it seems even more so!...

...The third night I tried only half a tablet and that worked well too. With each night’s good sleep, I began to feel better during the daytime too....

...and abide by the Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor; (6) the Official Rules shall be legally binding on you and your legal representatives, heirs...

...The employer may also require a second or third medical opinion (at the employer’s expense) and periodic recertification of a serious health condition....