RA + Brain Fog...It’s 9:52 AM. I’ve been sitting in my office, at my desk, for two hours now. I’ve eaten my granola bar, sipped...reactions9comments
Heave Ho – Lifting with RA...Lifting without igniting a flare may be one of the biggest challenges we face in our day-to-day lives. When you stop and...reactions5comments
Dressing Helpers for Rheumatoid Arthritis: 4 Ideas to Try...Have you ever found yourself staring at your sock wondering what to do next? If you’re like me, the next step usually...reactions9comments
My Continuous Updates!...My rheumatologist appointment on May 4th ... I am still on Simponi and will be tested for Sjogren’s syndrome when things open...reactions2comments
Which Doctor to Contact?...I have RA and hives lately. I have had more racing heart and skip beats. I went to primary to let him...reactions4comments
Patience Is Power...I started teaching a mindfulness class for 2 graders and I was reminded about how important patience and focus are to my...reactions6comments
The Pain of RA & How to Cope...I think it’s time for a practical post, don’t you? We’ve talked about a ton of abstract concepts lately and, while those...reactions10comments
Helpful Tips for Everyday Life: RA Tells a Complex Story...For Arthritis Awareness Month, we dedicated each week to raising awareness of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) journey. We explored topics such as:...reactionscomments
Three Months... Oh My!!...From February to May I was taking Leflunomide 10mg once a day. My belly ached so doggone bad I messaged my doctor...reactions4comments
What a Difference a Day Makes...Yesterday, I looked 90 years old. I was walking with ace bandages around my knees at a pace that was too slow...reactions15comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help...reactionscomments
People Are Not Burdens...I don’t remember where the worry came from, but when I reached my teen years with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis - now known...reactions11comments
Small Changes Can Make Big Differences (Part 1)...I am a firm believer that making some small but meaningful changes in our daily lives can often have significant impacts over...reactions2comments
Unsolicited Advice aka "Thrusting Good Will"...Every day, now, I read about someone who is dealing with unsolicited advice. When you have a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis...reactions34comments
I Don't Have Time for This!...This week is difficult. I’m having a small flare and a few more things. Mother’s Day is in a few days. My...reactionscomments
I Miss Me...4 years ago I was vibrant, confident, joyful and successful. My worries consisted of paying bills on time and getting overtime at...reactions11comments
Pain Destroying Me...I was diagnosed in 2015 with rheumatoid arthritis. My life has not been the same since. I am constantly in pain from...reactions6comments
A Connection Between RA and Eating Better...I've been trying to eat better. Yes, it has been hard, mostly due to the pandemic but also because I regularly experience...reactions4comments
Dealing With a Lack of Social Support: RA Tells a Complex Story...For the third week of Arthritis Awareness Month, we continue our efforts in raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In previous weeks...reactions2comments
I'm winning the fight and here is how!...I was diagnosed with RA at 21 years old. It wasn't too terrible for the first 10 years, just joint pain, stiffness...reactions7comments
