Beware the Dignity Police...I’m not going to wear a ballgown or worry about my appearance for others. I’m not trying to be insensitive, just practical.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A (Travel) Dream Deferred, Part 1...on top of that.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is My Doctor Good Enough?...What is it that you appreciate or do not appreciate about your rheumatologist? What do YOU look for in a doctor-patient relationship?... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Trying to Understanding My RA...Symptom X on Day 5 means taking Medication G for Y number of days for an Outcome of Purple Unicorns Dancing Over My Head.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Drugs or surgery may be needed. The basics of healthy living form the core concepts of treating CAD.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Improve Heart Health...that motivate you to keep working harder can also be of help.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?...You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the case. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Stand Up Or Get Out...way to go.... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tired and Weary...Do any of these apply to you? I know the answer, but if you want to yell it out, go ahead!... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments51 comments
The Treatment Treadmill...There really is no specific prescription for how best to accomplish this, but I will tell you that as time goes on, you... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Coping with the Mental and Emotional Challenges of JIA...We had to learn to be flexible, to be watchful for disease changes, and to learn to flex with the illness that could By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA and The 16th Century Italian Mummy...Whether through ancient relics, stone monuments, the ruins of temples, paintings on the walls of caves, or the remains of ancient rulers and saints, human... By Michael Booth4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sick of Sickness!...How can you go to school or work or the grocery store or do anything if you're always sick? It can feel impossible.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RA...So much to consider, but a good pillow—or pillow configuration—is worth the pain relief for anyone with joint problems.... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Stuck In The Middle...What if we want to go snowboarding or hiking with our friends? Or travel? Or start a career? Or a family?... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Run Around...I'm about ready to scream, cry, throw something, and probably punch someone. Or maybe do all of those things at once.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My 2023 RA Intentions and Beyond...Establishing goals is supposed to help you work to be the best version of yourself, not make you feel bad about yourself.... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Insomnia + RA - A Vicious Cycle...I used to think I couldn’t sleep because I had too much on my mind. Then, I thought I couldn’t sleep because of how much... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Amplifying Black Voices: Finding Community...way to go.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
“Where oh where is my libido?” or The Time I Decided to See a Sex Therapist...And, if you are struggling, it’s ok to consider asking for help from your doctor or a therapist.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
