“How are you doing?” Can Be a Complicated Question...Maybe I could respond “rain delay” and let them know later? Or “Kelly is not in at the moment, but will respond when she gets back”?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Joint Pain Wasn't Taken Seriously Until I Was Diagnosed with Another Autoimmune Disorder (Part 1)...While I was still far from remission, I was taken a little more seriously by my own care team at this point.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Sleep Issues, Again......I’m also taking an over-the-counter sleep aid and I made sure I could still take it.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Tired of Being Tired...The joint pain is still a daily aggravation (once in a while more than that) but lemme tell you, fatigue is just whomping me.... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
RA and the Restroom...Utilize assistive tools and devices where appropriate to ease your discomfort while using the restroom.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
RA Status Quo or No?...So now, I am facing a question: Is it possible that I could stop the biologic too? Could I actually be in some state of a more permanent remission? ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice About the Holidays...Once in a while, I can manage a fun dessert for a birthday or as a thank-you.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fatigue: Long COVID-19 or Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare?...She said no one could live with this pain every day! I told her that many people do.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Eye Appointments, Plaquenil, and RA...While this constitutes the main reason why I have to go to the eye doctor because of RA, I do know that it's beneficial for me to go to... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Midnight Medrol...Yet no relief from the throbbing pain could be found.... By Michael Booth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living with End Stage RA...While all these things are true, it’s also not the whole story. I do live with chronic pain, muscle atrophy, weakness, and joint damage.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Celebrating New Milestones Despite the Fear of Living With RA...I wish I could say transitioning was easy, but it hasn’t been.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
How To Talk To Your Partner About Sex...It’s best to initiate this conversation while fully clothed and in a neutral setting, rather than when you are already in bed together.... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Measuring Up...But maybe I could work, write, and enjoy my life without a perfect range of motion?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Clinical Trial Participation...The term “inclusion criteria” refers to the factors that qualify someone for a study, while “exclusion criteria” indicate factors that would prevent a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stress Doesn’t Do A Body Good...It’s ironic since I moved home to live with my mom for a while, and boy did I need her right when I got home.... By Leslie Rott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Validation of Pain Is the Start of Treatment...I wasn’t sure I believed in the subjective pain that plagued my life - I was doubtful and fragile - so how could she?... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Outcomes...While it is unsurprising that an increased number of co-occurring health conditions worsens health outcomes and quality of life, it is helpful to have... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Importance of Rehab...While I still missed home, the food was at least a bit better at this facility.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Over-scheduled!...A chili cook-off. A professional soccer game. A play with friends. A movie in the park. A trip to California. A weekend getaway with my husband.... By Mariah Z. Leach2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments