Reality and Appearance...Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis is often a subtle masquerade of appearances: a smile when one is in pain, the forced buoyancy of...reactions9comments
Humira vs. COVID-19...My rheumatologist put me back on Humira for the third time a while ago and I still haven't started it. I know...reactions13comments
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
