Grateful with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I could not ask for a better support person or, as I think of her, my corner woman. I suppose she could also be called my cut woman.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Misplaced Identity: Losing My Place in Society...If all I am is a patient, what could I possibly have to contribute? Where do I fit in now?... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
There Is No Secondary Gain in Chronic Pain ...When I was young and desperate to learn anything I could about juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I was relegated to the library - this was long before the... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How Not to Be Dismissed as a 20-Something Female with RA (Part 2)...While I began displaying concerning symptoms during my childhood, I was not taken seriously by a physician until after I was diagnosed with another autoimmune... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Last Days...While the needle pokes are not pleasant, for the most part I am grateful for the process.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Little Vitamin D on My RAnniversary...While not very high, this SED rate result was the highest it’s ever been since I began treatment for autoimmune diseases.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Watching for Lung Issues...While I was taking methotrexate, I needed regular scans to make sure my lungs stayed healthy.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
One Is the Loneliest Number...That way, you are still socializing and staying connected while accommodating your RA. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Fatigue in Young Adults with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis...While treatments that succeed in quieting the active disease help, it doesn’t make fatigue and all the problems it causes disappear.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Our Culture Makes No Space for Pain...While I understand that people can’t know what they don’t know, it can feel isolating and jarring to see that both the view most people are seeing and... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
My Experience with Food Insecurity and Rheumatoid Arthritis...I could never say enough through words on a page to properly express the gratitude that I feel.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
RA and Plantar Fasciitis: What Do Lacrosse Balls and Bottles of Ice Have in Common?...My podiatrist didn’t mention that exercise could be one way to prevent future occurrences of pain I experienced.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Getting Used to the Stares Again...While the indoor exercises helped with RA maintenance, there is just nothing better for me than exercising in the water.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I Am So Tired of Fatigue...While drug-induced drowsiness is not truly fatigue, being drowsy or fuzzy-headed can aggravate the symptoms of fatigue.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Helping Hands: Tips For Stiff Fingers...Once you have used heat or cold, then you can try a bit of gentle movement.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
RA: Not Just Joints or Bones But So Much More...While joint pain is a dominating symptom, people living with RA also have to manage several other symptoms, as our community members have told us time... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
The Bursitis Burn...While bursitis is not RA and doesn't affect the joints, it is an inflammatory condition and comorbidity of RA.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments53 comments
Learn to Speak Doctor...But for a side, you might be given the choice of crisps, chips, wedges, or a rocket salad.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Changed My RA Biologic...I reassured them I would hold them harmless for the change in medication. ... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
Meeting My New Rheumatologist...E called and said she could get me approved for Evusheld injections to protect me from COVID.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments