Getting Older with RA and Used Napkins...“Getting old isn’t for the faint of heart.” My grandfather was rather famous for saying that every time he had an ache...reactions12comments
Mental Health and the "notOK" App...Rheumatoid arthritis affects every aspect of a person’s life. It affects a person physically, socially, and mentally. It also impacts their ability...reactions1comment
Being Immunocompromised in a Non-Immunocompromised World...To be clear: people who aren’t immunocompromised have a lot to say about people who are immunocompromised. And a lot of times...reactions13comments
Preparing for Total Knee Replacement Surgery...If you’ve been following my story, you know that I finally decided to have total knee replacement surgery after years of struggling...reactions42comments
Questions for the Newly Diagnosed...A rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis can be a lot to process. Yes, you're finally relieved to know what was causing all those...reactionscomments
When Is It Time For Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 1..."You’re not old enough for surgery," said my first orthopedic doctor 4 years ago, "but you will need total knee replacement at...reactions22comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Thyroid Eye Disease: What Is the Connection?...Over the years, doctors and researchers have focused more attention on comorbidities, which are 2 or more illnesses or conditions that happen...reactionscomments
Finding My New Rheumatologist Part 2...I previously wrote about my rheumatologist retiring and how I was now tasked with finding a new rheumatologist by the end of...reactions14comments
Through the Seasons with RA...Having lived in a four-season climate throughout my life, I have come to understand how important it is to adjust your approach...reactions6comments
And In Conclusion......After weeks of trying various supplements I have come to a conclusion!!! Diphenhydramine helps my rheumatoid arthritis more than tumeric, CBD, and...reactions1comment
The Importance of Hydration...Sometimes I struggle with the fundamentals. I get so involved with the advanced treatments and trying to stay on top of rheumatoid...reactions13comments
Vitamin D: The Sunshine Hormone and RA...Today is a glorious, sunny day. Sure, it’s still cold. Brrrrrrrr. But more than one living creature in our household is finding...reactions2comments
The Avoidable Unavoidable Ugliness of Pity & Chronic Illness...Pity. Ugh, I know right? It’s awful, and no one wants to be pitied, or pitiable, but even just now when I...reactions5comments
ADA: Do You Know Your Employee Rights?...Has anyone ever said to you, “Well, if you have to have Rheumatoid Arthritis, now is the best time to have it”?...reactions2comments
Is It RA Yet?...Among those of us who have been “officially” diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is always discussion about how long it took...reactions8comments
Face to Face...A positive self-image is challenging under the best of circumstance, but when you have a disease like RA, self-image takes a hit...reactions10comments
Technology and RA...Living with rheumatoid arthritis means understanding how to be adaptable in every definition of the word. It means needing to be flexible...reactions8comments
RA and the "B" Word, Burden...There’s one “b” word that people with rheumatoid arthritis and chronic illness are especially afraid of. No, it’s not the b-word you’re...reactions11comments
Sleeping Positions...I honestly couldn’t think of a better title for this article so here it is, a very straightforward one. With the lockdown...reactions17comments
Spoonie Strong...Whether you are new to your rheumatoid arthritis journey or a veteran you may have heard the term “spoonie” thrown around. Many...reactions22comments
