I HATE RA...My right arm felt like it was broken and there was no relief in sight. For the first year the docs thought it was fibromyalgia.... By jem4life1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hurdles...The good news is, once you cross the hurdle, it usually becomes easier to handle.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Our Culture Makes No Space for Pain...For instance, a more helpful response might be, “I’m sorry to hear that, that sounds really hard.”... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments26 comments
It's a small, small world...By doing that, I am able to keep them from getting away from me.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
No. 7 - Enjoy Your Life...There are a lot of theories on why this is, including being able to better handle challenges that come along with having a chronic illness.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Change in Routine: Update...An able-bodied person would say “I want to make a change” and just do it.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2...I hope after reading this you feel better able to handle life with RA and all that it brings, (and takes away.) Let me know your thoughts!... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What We Really Want for Christmas...I’ve decided to list the things I really want for Christmas--and in the process, what I think most of us who have rheumatoid disease might want, too.... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What 20 Years of RA Have Taught Me...Things are not different; they are this, and there may be some amazing parts you’ll miss when your eyes are squeezed tight with the wishing.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Talking Babies With RA...Although no one has told me directly that I might have fertility issues, it is definitely a concern of mine. ... By Leslie Rott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Pharmacy Benefits Managers: A Patient's Perspective...I checked coverage of my medication before switching, and got the green light.... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Traditional Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)...It may take time for your doctor to determine the right DMARD for your RA. They may even suggest a combination of multiple DMARDs for some people.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
RA Costs More Than You May Think – Patient Out of Pocket Expenses...That is right in line with the survey results.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
A Lesson in Resiliency From My Emotional Support Animal...When we were getting to know each other in a meet-and-greet room, he climbed to the top of a nearly 7-foot-high cat tower.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Do Treatment Outcomes Differ Between Seronegative RA and Seropositive RA?...If this were achievable in the majority of patients, I could begin to hope that a cure might be possible.... By Lisa Emrich5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
A Day in a Life- Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I was a healthy baby until at 10 months suddenly one morning my mom noticed that one ankle was swollen and painful to me.... By khoogendam4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Feel the Burn...Sure, it can tire me out, but it also gives me some energy to be able to move.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The day I became a mother...didn’t know that RA would be the one to blame The day I became a mother I didn’t know how hard it would be To take care of my daughter... By sissinou1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Carrying On with RA...Find the right doctor and treatment. What works for some might not work for others. If you read this, try and have a great day!... By kevincrsig1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can a Blood Test Predict Treatment Response in RA?...If you have high levels of RF, it is likely that you have RA. However, the absence of RF doesn’t mean that you can’t have RA.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments