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
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
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
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
Surgery: The Real Deal, but Not Always a Silver Bullet...Not only that, but it will restore your quality of life to when you were 17 and could eat 2 whole pizzas and leap a tall building in a... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Comparison Trap...And if my feet are bothering me, I will go for shoes that support my feet while providing comfort. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Art of Doing Nothing...Could I just sit outside and observe nature awhile? Maybe take a stroll in the neighborhood?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Face to Face...But I also found that, with make-up, I could offset some of the shape and it prompted me to try some new cosmetics, which was fun. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Skin Issues Associated with RA...At one time I had such symptoms and my rheumatologist said that nail changes could be symptomatic of chronic diseases.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Another Medication Change...So, my expectations of treatment are pretty different and limited, while my fear of switching to a less effective treatment is pretty pronounced.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Journaling Joy...But like the pain/symptom log, I think after a while you’ll start to notice patterns.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Aches and Aches...In contrast, the aches appear slowly and stay a while, uninvited guests, to the party.... By Michael Booth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cascading Consequences...Usually, I feel better after a while and can contemplate some exercise and other activities for the day.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Prednisone Mood Swings and Rheumatoid Arthritis...I get a small window into what I could be if rheumatoid disease wasn’t such a big part of my life.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Is the Pandemic Making Me Weaker?...While I am happy to not be commuting 40 minutes (or more) each way to and back from work on the combined power of bus and train, I know... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
CF and RA: From One Abbreviation to Another...It had a name and a straightforward treatment approach meaning, for the first time in a long time, I felt hope that I could have pain-free days coming... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dry as a Desert...For me, it became apparent when I could no longer wear contact lenses because my eyes were so dry that even using "plugs" did nothing to produce tears.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments