The Athleisure Way of Life...There is one thing I dislike more than mornings and that’s clothes. Clothes are the worst. They are constricting, they carry more...reactions3comments
Explaining RA Symptoms to My Toddler...I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 30 - although I struggled with joint pains since childhood -...reactions10comments
Accessibility, Functionality, and Food When You Have RA...There's been a lot of talk lately about pre-sliced produce — both vegetables and fruit - in terms of accessibility, functionality, and...reactions6comments
Tips For Choosing and Outfitting Your Walker...Are you in need of a walker? In this video, you will learn how to choose a walker that works best for...reactions5comments
My Experiences with RA and Intimacy...Intimacy is extremely personal. It can be beautiful, it can be complicated, and it can be a hundred things in-between. Living with...reactions7comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Doctors, & the Portal...Doctors. When you have rheumatoid arthritis or, really, any chronic illness, doctors become a permanent part of your life – a phenomenon...reactions18comments
Looking for the Silver Linings in a New World...Adaptability as an idea is very interesting to me. It constantly amazes me how easily animals adapt to new surroundings (as soon...reactions2comments
Learning the Ropes...Diagnosed a little over a year ago with RA, it gave me answers for the frustration I had been experiencing with my...reactions2comments
RA Disruptions...I was recently scheduled for a surgical procedure not related to my R.A. The day of the surgery I experienced a flare...reactions3comments
Pain or No Pain......I hate pain, so here is what I did and do. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis five years ago while I...reactions9comments
RA and a Pandemic...I just read Wren’s article from 2015, RA’s Secret Symptom, which is about all of the fears we who have the disease...reactions5comments
COVID-19...I’ve battled RA now since 2003. Just as cases were being reported in Washington state of the COVID-19 virus, I was in...reactions7comments
Suddenly, My Life Changed...Have had osteoarthritis for several years but have managed to cope with it mainly with exercise. Have always been very active. Able...reactions7comments
Sidekick's Story...I do not have RA, but my husband does. We live an isolated, rural life, mostly at home now with COVID-19. He...reactions1comment
Seronegative Diagnosis...I had RA as a teen. It went into remission when I moved to CA. About 2 years after my daughter was...reactions6comments
Self-care during COVID-19...Despite the challenges COVID-19 presents us with, and they are daunting and life-threatening, as survivors of an autoimmune disease we are positioned...reactionscomments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are...reactionscomments
Keeping Connected while Social Distancing...As we’re social distancing to keep ourselves safe from coronavirus infection (and to slow the spread), it can be easy to start...reactions2comments
My New Normal – Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I remember saying to my husband, “I don’t remember what it feels like to be pain-free.”. I still don’t. In 2014, I...reactions2comments
Left in the Shadows...I live in Florida where there has been a colossal divide about reopening the beaches for residents and tourists. The one side...reactions8comments
