Flares & JRA Diagnosis- the long journey from youth to adulthood...In my teen years I started telling Mama that something wasn't right, that I wasn't like my peers, SOMETHING WAS WRONG.... By rockcandi2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
New Study: Different RA Joints May Have Unique Genetic Markers...Or why the drugs might be literally life-changing to one person with rheumatoid disease, but have little or no affect on another?... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Springtime and Renewal During the Continued Pandemic...I want as much as anybody else to be able to move beyond the pandemic.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Osteoporosis Woes with Rheumatoid Arthritis and My New Mantra...builds bone much more aggressively than the bisphosphonate I did take - I’m also being diligent about taking calcium and vitamin D as well as eating foods high... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Oppression Days/Daze...Recently I got in a fight with the elected leaders of the community in which I live (put simply: the dreaded condo board) about accessibility.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Pillow Dilemma: Making the Smart Choice When You Have RA...Check out the first article on choosing the right mattress.... By TK Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Working When Chronically Ill: Workplace Accommodations and Navigating Disability Issues...This act also prohibits employers for retaliating against an individual for utilizing their ADA rights.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Don't Look Back...So, I try to stop and take stock, remembering the best strategies to handle a flare without focusing on the fear it generates. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Beware the Pharmacy Benefits Manager...In my geographic area I have other appeal options so I engaged my state health care ombudsman in the fight.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What Is Mental Health?...These may happen right after a certain event or situation makes you feel especially stressed. Sometimes it seems to happen at random.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Walking Slower May Be Better When You Have RA...The general conclusion seems to be that unless RA has severely damaged your knees and ankles, running/jogging can be very beneficial.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Joint Replacement: A Chat with my Surgeon...Maintaining a healthy body weight is important both before and after surgery.... By Carla Kienast6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Compression Socks for Pain and Swelling - Community Feedback!...Pain and swelling in our feet and ankles are common symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis, and finding relief is important.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments27 comments
My RA Journey...Within a week I started getting ankle and leg stiffness overnight.... By dp43212 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Unpredictability of Chronic Illness...A big part of my preparation was trying to find the right way to answer a very popular question: how does arthritis affect our daily life?... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
I may be young but my body is old....I was right because when my Daughter dropped in preparation for birth, I couldn't walk.... By mamasbroken6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Battling the Summer Heat With RA...They may be able to provide a limited or part-time membership or point you toward specials and other options that could lower the price.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Experience with the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP)...AIP’s ultimate goal is to flood your body with nutrients and avoid foods that might be contributing to inflammation or disease.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Distractions of RA Brain Fog...I know that my body is in some flux right now (mostly due to getting accustomed to taking Humira biweekly again), but it's really distressing and starting... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Changing Lanes...I am just now getting a handle on that since I have less structure to my days. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
