RA and the Two Types of Pain...Missing out on work, having to skip out on birthdays and celebrations, not being able to live up to the expectations of a romantic partner – these are... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments72 comments
Sympathy vs Understanding: Others Simply Can't Relate to My Life with RA...There hasn’t been a day of my life that I haven’t thought about my RA, but that’s just something we’re supposed to get used to, right?... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Keeping Perspective during a Pandemic...As much as I miss my usual activities outside the home, I know I am doing the right thing for my health.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Televisit...Right now, there is not a lot of physical activity, so everything felt normal! So far, I really like televisits.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Seat Cushion That Takes a Load Off...My right hip became intensely painful, and my lower back was getting worse by the day.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
More Than Just a Little Brain Fog...Before, I used flashcards and reviewed terms, anatomy, and physiological processes every night. This worked like a charm.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Keeping Cover...Now that the Affordable Care Act is in place, I’m hoping that it might provide some additional options for me.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 2...I now wear the shoes when I get home for several hours to see if they are right for me. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Miserable Holiday...Health wise, I was miserable, the pain was causing sleepless nights and a 30° drop in temperature with a chilling wind just ripped right through me!... By aloneagainalethea5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Experiences with RA and Intimacy...During my high pain and symptom days, being intimate is far from the top of my list.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When Symptoms Are Not Mirrored in Lab Tests...Hoping this story helps you fight to get what you need!... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Fraying Nerves...Well, that fits right in with rheumatoid disease, which is also abnormal and usually degenerative, right?... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Facing Fatigue...be too much for me to handle.... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Will I ever know the difference?...Did I change ANYTHING that might account for this? Medication, physical exertion, etc.? If the answer is yes, than that may account for it. ... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Unhealthy Standards...here are always talking about how little time they have, and don’t seem to see this as a problem but rather as an indicator they are doing everything right... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist about Rheumatoid Arthritis...You also may not always know the right questions to ask, even if you've been living with RA for years. Our very own Dr.... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
I've Lost Control: Taking My Life Back from Rheumatoid Arthritis...I might as well throw gas on the inferno that is my immune system.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Forging Outside of Your Comfort Zone...I use my morning routine to gauge how it might feel to go out for the day.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
At-Home Devices That Can Monitor Your Health...The right device depends on the individual.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Are RA Drugs So Expensive?...While issues of costs and insurance reimbursements need to be addressed, right now, I’m just thankful for a medicine to treat RA, insurance coverage, and... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments