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
What Does My Rheumatoid Factor at Diagnosis Mean?..."I was just diagnosed with a rheumatoid factor of 150. What does this mean? What are the best medicines that have the...reactionscomments
The Importance of Medical Alert Bracelets And RA...I first considered getting a medical alert bracelet when I began teaching undergraduate students. While I knew that they would be able...reactionscomments
Why Are RA Drugs So Expensive?...A recent report noted that prescription drug prices rose 13 percent last year. Most of the increase in costs is attributed to...reactions4comments
RA Impacts Much More Than Bones and Joints...When people hear the general term arthritis, they typically think of an older person with joint pain as in osteoarthritis - common...reactions10comments
What Is Strength?...Kelly recently wrote an article titled, The Benefits and Downsides of Strength, and it inspired me to think about my definition of...reactions4comments
Try EVERYTHING...I consulted with my rheumatologist about taking CBD and she was AGREEABLE!!! I went off of Tumeric oral shots to not confuse...reactions2comments
RA Medication and Prior Authorization...If you’re a veteran patient or you’ve been on certain medications before, you’re likely familiar with the concept of prior authorization. Prior...reactions11comments
The Patience of Patients...Sometimes inspiration comes in the most unlikely places. A few days ago, it came when I was listening to a book whose...reactions10comments
Day and Night...It struck me recently how much different RA is during the day versus at night for me. I wonder if this true...reactions16comments
Getting Ready for Infusion Day...If you are anything like me, you often take one day at a time. This is great for most situations; but when...reactions4comments
Dealing with Seasonal Allergies while Having RA...Our allergy season in Florida started early—maybe a month ago. And it’s been the worst I’ve experienced so far. Coughing, sneezing, itchy...reactionscomments
Dealing with Mommy Wrist and RA...Motherhood is physically draining. There is no doubt about that. However, I never thought being a young mom with RA would put...reactions9comments
Dealing with the Unpredictability of RA...Unpredictability. If there was one word to describe living with RA, it would be unpredictability. Like a lazy porcupine in a balloon...reactions29comments
Can’t Buy Access...When I was younger and starting out in my career, I had this goal to one day do well enough that I...reactions7comments
Tales from an RA Veteran...When I consider that I have been journeying with RA for a quarter-century, it seemed only fitting to spend some time sharing...reactions4comments
A Hair-Raising Experience...I have never had an easy time with my hair, but rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has made it even more of a challenge...reactions13comments
Dry as a Desert...Many of us with RA have other challenges to contend with that are not always so overtly related to the disease. One...reactions5comments
"But You Don't Look Sick"...The thing about living with a sometimes-invisible disease is that it sort of feels like it's you against the world. You're living...reactions1comment
The Cheese (Ch)Eater...I love cheese. I love it so much. And I can taste it right now as I write this: a rich and...reactions7comments
