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
Secondary Impacts...I have used this medication for four years, despite what you may think, based on my description below, I am a big fan By L rick Phillips5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Chemicals that Contribute to Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis...Then once you start adding increased risk on top of increased risk (simply because of the products we choose to use or the... By Leanne Donaldson6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Beach Days Are Still Possible with RA: 5 Tips & Tools to Help You Prepare...If you are unsure of what would work for you, I suggest a quick search on Amazon or on a store site By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When an Injury Leads to an Injury Which Leads to Bursitis...like, and I needed to be able to rehab my foot, hips, and back after being in the aircast for so long.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Is Wellness?...I’m lucky to have loved ones who support me on these days, either by listening to my grumbles or reaching out with a hug By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Running Errands Efficiently with a Path of Least Resistance...You all know the moment when you pull into a busy store parking lot and say to yourself “Is this the apocalypse? ... By Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/L3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Seeing the Basket as Half Folded...It hurt to walk, it hurt to sit, and it even hurt to lie down. Needless to say, persistent pain got in the way By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can Help...It can be difficult to find a medication that works for you, so coming off of one that is working is extremely hard mentally.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Those were the days.......I was pregnant at the age of 42 and so of course we had all of the testing done to ensure everything was OK... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can vs. Love, Part 2...Not too long ago I wrote a post about the challenges of making decisions and sacrifices in life because of RA--Doing What You... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RD: What About the “Little” Pains?...So, it behooves us all to do our best to eat mindfully. Stick to lean meats and fish. Eat plenty of fresh veggies and... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Jerk Inside - Being an Annoying Patient...Think about it – if your day-to-day wellbeing was tied to an injection that you require once every 24-hours and someone threatened to bar you... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
IKEArrrrgh!...Anytime I go to a traditional furniture store I experience an acute case of sticker shock, so my husband and I have continued to shop... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family, Resentment, and Nuclear Bombs...So, how do we deal with family when it is so easy for us to become the rainmaker of our clan?... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RA...your body’s energy or the flow of life force (chi or qi).... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments22 comments
The Confusion of How and Where to Get Test Results...For better or worse, I asked for the reports so that I could have them for my records and take them with me to... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
24 Hours Without RA...I don’t know where we would go or for how long but it wouldn’t matter, would it?... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
To My RA, Thank You!!!...I live by myself, so I have to adapt and think quickly on my feet. I live on a limited budget so having food... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments