Foot Pain & Rheumatoid Arthritis: Things I Wish I Knew When First Diagnosed...It wasn’t until then that I realized that there were things that I could do to help my painful feet. ... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments114 comments
Decreasing Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)...Remaining upright while your food digests will allow gravity to work in your favor while your stomach empties.... By Melissa Halas-Liang3 min readBookmark for later
Coping With It...Today, as we ate our lunch, she commented that she could tell I was hurting. “Oh, it’s not that bad,” I said, taking a bite from my sandwich.... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
HAHAHA...Studies have shown laughter can decrease the release of stress hormones while increasing the presence of infection-fighting antibodies. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Beware of Different Drug Laws...Suspects can be held for more than three weeks without formal charges.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I Can Relate...Establishing and maintaining solid, supportive relationships while juggling the demands of a chronic disease like RA is challenging to say the least. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
If the shoe fits...You do not want to put your foot in a shoe that will not only generate pain in your foot, but could cause balance or tripping issues. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Making the Most of Your RA Telemedicine Appointments...infancy of the pandemic, clinics and doctors’ offices were left to figure out a way to provide care and manage acute and chronic illness for their patients while... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Blaming the Body...She encouraged the yoga students to accept our bodies and be grateful for what they could do, even if it wasn’t everything we wanted them to do.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
The RA Rollercoaster...They are a constant circuit that lets us grab the reins for a while before shifting gears and jerking us around.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Juvenile Arthritis in Adulthood: Talk About Confusing!...About a year ago, a couple of my RheumatoidArthritis.net colleagues and I decided to have a monthly phone call so we could bounce ideas and experiences... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Many Shades of Fatigue...While fatigue is an over-arching term, I have come to realize there are different types of fatigue.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2...This is why finding a rheumatologist I trust is one of, if not, the most important things I could recommend.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pain Is What the Patient Says It Is ...Pain is a thief, and if you have been one of its victims you will do everything you can to get out from under its hold.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Importance of Community when You Have RA...While I’ve been able to continue writing for the site, I haven’t been able to moderate at all.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What’s Next?...If all else fails, I could return to the Orencia infusion and let it flush on my system like last time before returning it.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
On Shaky Grounds These Days...Most of them are helpful and include meditation, exercise, staying connected with family and friends, etc, and I could not agree more. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Risky: Opioids with BZDs...Never, ever drink alcohol while taking either of these drugs alone or in combination. To do so risks death. The U.S.... By Wren2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Fighting with the Mirror...While on the one hand, it’s great to experience acceptance.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Joint Pain Wasn't From 'Too Much Screen Time'...There wasn't much I could do or say at that point, so I followed her advice and got a brace, took ibuprofen, and stayed home for the next few... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments