Energy Conservation: Learning to Prioritize Physical Activities With RA...She likes to know the next day's plans before bed each night, and she gets really disappointed if things change or if I can’t do certain things on the... By Amanda Osowski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and College, a Guide to Academic Accommodations...This type of email demonstrating an attitude of responsibility and foresight will speak volumes about your commitment to class while protecting your right... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Give Up...Once my father got to high school, he took two years of woodshop in a three hour per day block. ... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
I Wish Prednisone Didn't Have Positive Effects on My RA...I am no stranger to prednisone, but it's been several years since I was on a dose this high.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Experience in Dealing with Shoes and RA-Related Foot Issues...I walked into the specialty shoe shop in 2019, and I saw a sign that had a quote from the movie Cinderella: “The right shoes can change your life.”... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Take the Chronic Dry Eye In America Survey!...Complications of chronic dry eye can include blurred vision, light sensitivity, an inability to wear contact lenses, and chronic pain.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lucky me!...Just because we have a disability, just because were sick, just because were chronic, just because were possibly terminal, does not give you the right... By karic5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
40 Year Veteran of RA, But Age is Not My Friend..., and a stabbing pain to the right of my lower back.... By Beati32 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Who Steals a Wheelchair Cab?!...I’m lucky because he just happened to have the right vehicle and stopped where I needed a pickup to get home.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Making Travel Choices...If I could I might only travel this way!... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Practicing Patience...Who knows if that’s true, but half the battle is believing, right?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Faking It...On occasion, I will even stifle a grimace and put my full weight on a tender joint to minimize the limp in front of certain people.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Great Expectations...But then my doc grabbed his mighty prescription pad and scribbled.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Athleisure Way of Life...I thought women’s clothes were too tight and didn’t fit my style or body.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Journey With Community Acupuncture and RA...However, I was only able to go infrequently because of the cost. Three months ago, I was at my rheumatology appointment.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Let's Talk About Stress...In “normies,” or those who are able-bodied, stress leads to fatigue, weakened immune system, illness, and just general ill-health.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
TENS Unit for RA Pain...Using a TENS unit to support your health and reduce your overall pain might also be able to reduce the use of pain medications.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Mylan Initiates Voluntary Recall of Methotrexate Lot #7801082...The lot number can be found on the upper right hand corner of the bar code label that is on all Mylan products.... By Tamara Haag1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: Advice for the Newly Diagnosed...Being able to share our experiences and stories collectively is special. It helps to learn more about rheumatoid arthritis.... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
A New Medication...Frankly, it is still early to have a full assessment of what the drug may be able to do for me.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments