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...That’s because this medication, which remains in my body for weeks as it combats my misguided immune system, starts to wear off toward the end of the 28...

...And the fatigue—you just know it’ll hit the moment you get busy, taking the wind out of your sails. Might as well pipe down, right?...

...Next up: Yep, we’ve heard it all. Plants from the nightshade family are bad news for RD....

...Ultimately, it's helpful to keep in mind what you went through when you were first diagnosed and try to do things to make it easier for them....

...Anytime I went outside, it seemed there were too many people trying to find an escape from the newly imposed ‘stay home if at all possible’ recommendations...

...Maybe you wouldn’t even be able to tell that they were in pain at all just by looking at them....

...When I’m in pain my face tends to become pale, so I’ll wear extra makeup to compensate for my pallor and for the circles under my eyes....

...That decision is a personal choice of the family's, of course, but if it were my mother, I'd want to know....

...But I’m glad that I’m here to do it for her so she doesn’t have to wear herself down before she gets down to the business of teaching lessons....

...I actually took some prednisone during the third trimester of my first pregnancy to help me deal with a bad flare in my hips....

...Either way, it’s a crude facsimile for those of us who have RA, but for anyone who doesn’t, I think it’s the best we’re ever going to be able...

...As the adrenaline wears off and the pain really sets in I think, oh I shouldn't be doing this. But I want to! I really want to....

...We’ve all heard that before – usually when breaking up with someone or being broken up with....

...Whether you're a master creative thinker and design the best cowboy costumes in the Wild West, or you’re the ultimate engineer capable of fixing any tiny...

...As it seems that any product’s price goes up as soon as the word “ergonomic” is applied to it, buying ineffective items can feel like throwing money away...

...Invariably I would fill it with the sounds that young men use to feel less alone, music, television, and radio were my constant companions in the evenings...

...Conversely, I have to contemplate the temperature, wind factor, and surface conditions in the winter. Ice brings everything to a screeching halt. ...

...He helped with medication issues, getting me needed nursing care, making sure that my doctors were informed, and so much more....

...I use a wheelchair due to my RA and we found most of the streets had curb cuts, all the major tourist spots were at least partially accessible, and...

...I even asked my rheumatologist if there were others I could speak to who might be able to give me some support, answer questions, etc. ...