Need More Help...I have been living with OA for over 20 years. I've had 11 surgeries and both hips were replaced and now have...reactions5comments
RA and Other Health Challenges...Hello, I also deal with fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease among other diagnoses in my spine. I feel like I have a...reactions2comments
My Kid Had to Cut Up MY Dinner Tonight...It's not the first time it's happened, but the second night in a row, and it's really wearing me down emotionally as...reactions3comments
The Potential of an RA Vaccine...Researchers at the University of Toledo recently reported the potential of creating a vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis by discovering a molecule that...reactions9comments
Sex and Self-Pleasure for Pain Management...Something I wish I'd learned a long time ago was that an orgasm could temporarily reduce the pain I was struggling with...reactions13comments
My Secret Place...I have a very private secret place that I go to whenever I’m overwhelmed, feeling powerless, and pissed off. No one but...reactions2comments
Life...I have had RA for over 35 years. It took many doctor visits to finally get told what I have. Many visits...reactions1comment
Nightshade-Free Beef Stew...Fall is upon us and I am really excited to share this recipe with you. It offers a simple way to swap...reactions7comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey (CLOSED)...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
Art and Self-Expression at an Intersection with RA...I have been diagnosed with RA officially for 3 years as of the first week of this past October. It's been a...reactions2comments
My RA...I have been diagnosed with RA since 2015 I just had swelling on the fingers and morning stiffness in the hands, other...reactions2comments
What to Do when the Winter Hurts...I run warm. I have always run warm. If I lived alone, my thermostat would be kept around 68 degrees, and I’d...reactions5comments
How I Read...Books hold a special place in my heart. My parents instilled a love of books in me very early in my life...reactions10comments
Relief, Anger, Grief - Emotions and RA...My feelings about living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) unfolded over a fairly long time. I have struggled with RA symptoms since childhood...reactions6comments
The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?...I’m running out of time. Or, at least, that’s what it always feels like. Having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and chronic illness, in...reactions21comments
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can Help...In July 2021, I had to do something that is unfortunately very familiar to me. I had to say goodbye to a...reactions8comments
The Maestro...Cue the orchestra. The Maestro is ready to play once again. This time with special guest star COVID-19. I do not know...reactions6comments
What Would Inclusion Look Like?...For me, it’s so easy to focus on how much inaccessibility still exists throughout the world and in my community that I...reactions2comments
Falling into Winter with RA...It’s “winter” here in Florida. Of course, I use quotation marks around that because it doesn’t really get that cold where I...reactions7comments
Colder Weather and the Return of Creaky Joints...I know it might be odd to talk about cold weather while I'm living in Florida, but there's a fall chill in...reactions7comments
