Smashing Barriers...Either they got tired of his persistent calls or they were afraid he might drive down to their office and start smashing something.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Importance of Wearing Sunscreen...On rough days, I use the same spray on my face (just a smaller amount so I don't get too oily) but Do you wear sunscreen regularly?... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Return to Physical Therapy...When I last met with my rheumatologist we spoke about my questioning if my medications were working as well as I’d like and my struggles with fatigue.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Waiting Game...experienced and because it’s impossible to know when one’s life will go back to “normal” (each RA patient’s “normal” is so different that I feel that word... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Please and thank you...They have very challenging jobs, demanding them to deal with circumstances that would wear out the heartiest among us. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?...If we’re being honest, when you live with RA and chronic illness, time is always a precious commodity.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
How I Catch Some ZZZs...Many of these articles were click-bait and had no useful information. But some gave interesting tips.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Work From Home Environment and Adjusting for RA Pain...None of these locations were ergonomic-friendly enough to set myself up for success when it comes to my joints. Let’s start with my desk chair.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How RA Changed My Expectations of Parenthood...Things that were less than ideal for a new mom to need to manage. As my daughter has grown, so have my RA challenges.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My First Fall...My hip felt great, but my lower back, ribcage, and foot were not.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Heroes Everywhere...helped me through surgery, waking up at insanely early hours to take me to the hospital, driving through traffic that made me groan out loud as they were... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Face to Face...I clearly remember crying over this multiple times, which I now believe were tears of loss as much as anything related to my appearance. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Seeking: Modest Health Care Professionals...We saw a bunch of doctors who were confident and told my parents authoritatively that there was either nothing wrong with me or that it was all in my... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Re-assessing My Triggers...I thought the occasional changing temps from out east were bad enough but little did I know that I would be fighting this ballooning temperature every... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
The Comparison Trap...I choose what to wear on my body and feet, primarily for comfort and purpose these days. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Numbness...They were so sensitive that even the rubbing of a sheet on my feet would cause pain.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
What Happens if Obamacare is Struck Down: Part 1...According to a recent article in the New York Times, "Some 21 million Americans could lose health insurance if the Trump administration were to succeed... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Another Medication Change...For so much of my life with RA, treatments were few and not very effective. So much choice makes it difficult for me to choose!... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Skin Issues Associated with RA...One group of researchers demonstrated cases where increases of lung nodules were seen in patients using TNF blockers that then decreased after stopping... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
RA and Misconceptions - Why Us?...meetings and before you know it your kid’s soccer teammate’s mom is telling you that you should try eating 2 tablespoons of turmeric a day because she heard... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments38 comments