Restarting Humira During Covid-19...My RA remained stable, so I kept avoiding and postponing my return to taking a biologic medication while "the plague" was infecting almost everyone in... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Not Cured Yet...So while I am feeling better and enjoying effective treatment, I’m going to do things to support my health like good diet and regular exercise.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Fighting Compassion Fatigue...My challenges are not going away, while so many of the complaints I hear from others are superficial and fleeting.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Importance of Wearing Sunscreen...I knew the sun was dangerous and could cause serious illnesses but because my skin healed quickly I took it for granted.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...In times like a public health emergency, telehealth lets people access care while reducing demand on emergency rooms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does 'Remission' Mean to Me?...But, I have learned that autoimmune conditions are not text-book because sometimes the hard facts show disease activity while clinical symptoms are low... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Grappling with RA Hangover...I’m hoping that, while other RA patients may struggle in the mornings, that we all don’t wake up feeling beaten and bruised like I sometimes do.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Connection Between MGUS, Lupus, and Rheumatoid Arthritis...While doctors have not found what triggers MGUS, they must keep an eye on this disorder.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Looking for the Silver Linings in a New World...Third, I saved a massive amount of money by not buying gas for the car, eating out, or coffee.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Caution: How to Sort Through Medical Advice for RA Patients...Who knows where else this could have gone, which translates into what medications, treatments, etc., might have been suggested. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Boogie Monster of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Anger (Part 1)...My co-host on the podcast told me that he was angry for years, that he would explode onto his loved ones and, after a while, he realized that he... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
No. 2 – Do Research, Don't Panic...From there, I’ll go to websites that deal specifically with whatever I’m researching (like RheumatoidArthritis.net) and, third, I’ll start searching for... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Tag-alongs...Several years ago, I began to notice a more gritty feeling and some vision issues, namely less clarity and even some disturbance in my nighttime vision while... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA Impacts Much More Than Bones and Joints...The elbow joint, while actively inflamed, did not yet show bone erosions.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Mind is Made Up...So, instead of saying “I will not sit all day on the couch watching TV”, say “I will do 15 minutes of Tai Chi today”. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
You Deserve a Break Today...While it is necessary to acknowledge areas for improvement, dealing with them from a place of kindness will be a great deal more effective than harshly... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bad Doctor...I wish I could say this was an outlier with the doctor, but I actually changed doctors because of recurring issues like this.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
4 Ways to Manage the Unpredictability of RA...I’m sure most people, like myself, are so relieved to have something to treat that it takes a while for the reality of life with RA to sink in.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Sticking With the Program...So, while I may not see the improvements, they are still continuing to happen.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
My Life with RA: Interview with Wren...While osteoarthritis is a true arthritis causing only joint inflammation, RA counts arthritis as just one of several symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments