A Battlefield of Bones...But it turns out just 3 bones form the ankle joint. Eight tendons hold them all together and provide flexibility, along with a bunch of ligaments.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Walking Songs...With determination, now: left, right. Left, right, left, right, left. Left. Left … left, right, left.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Night Exercises...I am going to wake up during the night. I am going to wake up multiple times during the night.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Oh Right, I Have Arthritis...And I thought, “Oh, right, I have arthritis.”... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
My Dog Has It Right...She is doing something right because nobody actually believes she is that old.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Restarting Humira During Covid-19...My "bad," damaged, right wrist is also throbbing uncharacteristically.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Just like parenting in general, there is no right or wrong way to approach this task.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Right from the RA trenches...You don’t even know how to do that, right? You try to be optimistic.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Rinvoq Was Right for Me...I never thought I would be able to say that.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Sleeping Positions...Affie sleeps right next to my head between two pillows so I am able to rest my shoulder on the “her pillow”, bend my elbow (also resting on... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Seeking Sleep...Sirens were going off; radios and lights were turned on; coffee was made; discussions were had about seeking shelter. I slept right through it.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Being Let Down by a Doctor...Basically, we were right. Science said it would help and was worth the money—and it was.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
When I Get That Feeling I Want... Arthritis Healing...or “My knee can’t handle that right now.”... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Turn. Turn. Turn....If there’s any nausea added in, well, then, forget it, you might as well just nail my door shut and put a “don’t open till X-mas” sticker on the... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Stress Management With RA: 4 Ways to Break the Cycle...Only you can decide what choices are right for you. Fluctuating stress levels are normal.... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
What to Do when You Feel Good...Might as well pipe down, right? What’s the use? You have RD. You might be feeling good right now, but give it time.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
High RF mild symptoms...My ankle is also swollen and has purpleish veins. I am going back to the rheumatologist....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: It's Time to Repeat Hyaluronic Acid Injections...A couple of years later, I returned to the same orthopedic doctor for my right knee.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Re-assessing My Triggers...Right now, I am not managing that well. I’ve had to increase my steroid (Prednisone) dosage to get through the week, every week.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Summer Swelling...Unfortunately, right now, moving to a cooler and drier climate isn't an option, so I have to sweat it out here (bad pun intended).... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments