Insomnia + RA - A Vicious Cycle...I used to think I couldn’t sleep because I had too much on my mind. Then, I thought I couldn’t sleep because...reactions22comments
Why I Nap...I’m kind of known for napping. Online and IRL (in real life). If I don’t text back or I don’t get to...reactions7comments
The Power of a Few Pain Pills...Pain can disrupt normal life in a way that can be devastating. Pain can also just be an annoyance. Sometimes pain can...reactions8comments
Amplifying Black Advocate Voices: How Bias Has Affected My Patient Journey...Being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can take years. Many people report their early symptoms were dismissed by...reactionscomments
From Lifelong Joint Pain to RA Remission...Joint pain didn’t just show up one day and surprise me. In fact, it’s honestly hard to remember a time in my...reactions4comments
An Antibodies Mystery...In late April, I came down with COVID-19 and recovered. I feel very fortunate that I had a milder case and recovered...reactions9comments
Elbow Pain, Swelling, and Inflammation...The elbow is a remarkable joint that allows us to position our forearm and hand in space and carry out many different...
Legit Beat...Denial is a powerful coping mechanism. Sometimes the depth of a tragedy is too much to bear, and denial allows us to...reactions33comments
Productivity...One definition of productivity is "the effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output...reactions6comments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
What is AFib?...Atrial fibrillationa, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
What Is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactionscomments
How Many Fights Can We Manage?...It strikes me that people with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have to endure a lot of fights. It’s not because...reactions24comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Give Up...I took middle school Practical Arts. It was required for all 7 graders in my school system in the 1960s. The curriculum consisted...reactions9comments
To The Forgotten Joints of RA.......Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a confusing disease and most people don’t know much about the illness beyond a half-idea of what they...reactions34comments
