New FDA Pregnancy Labeling Standards – Not As Boring As It Sounds!!...I totally understand how the nitty-gritty of medication labeling standards might seem like it would bore you to tears!... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RA Tag-alongs...Let’s go through a scenario I experienced and you can see how it might work. I have very dry eyes as a result of Sjogrens Syndrome.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
RA or Other? Distinguishing Symptoms and Self-Advocating...Having a "what if" list This might seem counterintuitive, but having a "what if" list felt most helpful for me.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments54 comments
5 RA Travel Tips for a Successful Trip...That’s why I always dress in light layers when traveling to ensure I am comfortable.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Jaw Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis...Some people grind their teeth at night, called bruxism, putting more stress on the jaw and teeth.... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Another Medication Change...First, I was hoping that the medication’s effectiveness might improve, especially after reducing my stress.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Just Add Exercise?...This includes patients who genuinely and desperately need opioid medication right now.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Should I Have Some Physical Therapy for RA?...I actually requested it because I thought it might help me establish a better gait and reduce pain. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Fighting Compassion Fatigue...It takes huge amounts of emotional energy to keep ourselves going, especially through rough periods when we may not be seeing the light at the end of the... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dealing With a Lack of Social Support: RA Tells a Complex Story...These feelings may stem from: Five Things a Flaring Friend Doesn't NeedLeanne Donaldson "It might be very easy for you to think I’m lazy when the dishes... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Daunting Prospect of Changing Insurance...This meant that during this time, any care I sought would be paid out-of-pocket and then would require a fight to receive reimbursement by the new insurance... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
What Is Seropositive RA?...Studies are ongoing to determine how antibody status might affect responses to different medicines.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Unhelpful Comparisons...I know a woman who seems to be that supermom who is able to do it all: she is successful in her ambitious career, she is an active and... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Clinical Trial Terminology...Data for study-specific characteristics like prior treatment, weight, etc., will also be collected.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Experiencing Chest and Rib Cage Pain with RA...View this post on InstagramA post shared by RheumatoidArthritis.net (@rheumatoidarthritis_hu) on Jul 13, 2020 at 6:57am PDT Cheryl explains how having upright... By Cheryl Crow1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
RA, Perfectionism, and Productivity...I feel guilty for not being able to complete some tasks, which I then internalize and feel shame about, which then can affect how I teach and the work... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Lifestyle, medical, hormones & other risk factors...Body mass index or BMI, for short, is calculated using measurements of height and weight. A BMI of 30 or greater is considered obese.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Fatherhood, Philosophy, Uncertainty, and Rheumatoid Arthritis...chime in, and if any practicing doctors might comment on the article.... By Michael Booth6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
RA Petition to the White House: Will You Sign?...Some of our RA community members are not so fortunate, and the debilitating effects of their disease never improve to the point where they are able to... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Third COVID Vaccine Dose Experience...Immediately after getting my third dose, I was able to go about my daily business as if nothing was wrong.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments