Turn the Bottle, Not the Cork...Instead, put a cloth over the cork and, using one whole hand, hold the cork steady. Use the other hand to gently twist the whole bottle.... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Dear Mom, I'm Not Prince...While I agree that opioid abuse is definitely a problem, I also feel frustrated that only one side of the story is being told in the media.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Strange Thing Happened at the Acupuncturist...the cyst he just shrugged his shoulders and said, “I have no idea what that is,” and kept talking about my next knee aspiration since that was all he By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Sick of Sickness!...How could I handle being around loud, hyper (annoying) kids in that condition? I couldn't.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Yes, I CAN Meditate!...While those experiences have allowed me to feel the short-term benefits of meditation, I’ve never been able to form a habit of regular mindfulness.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Voting with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, pack food and water, and bring any medicines you may need while you wait.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Pain of RA is Not Just an Ache...I wish I had a remedy that I could share that would stave the pain off, but after 30-plus years of RA, I haven’t found anything reliable.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments28 comments
Realistic Treatment Expectations With RA...While I do believe in being hopeful when starting a new treatment, tempering it with reality keeps me from being let down and puts me in a better position... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Evusheld Feels like Winning the Immunocompromised Lottery...The past two years have been challenging while I’ve mostly avoided people besides my doctors, pharmacists, physical therapist, immediate family members... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Never a Dull Moment...Now, we could debate about whether it’s healthier to deny or to be completely realistic to the point of continually focusing on the hard aspects of illness... By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Time for a New Rheumatologist?...When he dropped the bombshell on me, I cried out, "Nooooo!" and threw my head back in despair.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Virtual care works well for acute conditions, such as cold or flu symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)...If it did not work or the user could not tolerate it, they can start using Rinvoq.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Pain Is Part of the Road...want to talk about positivity in relation to chronic illness and espouse things such as "being grateful," "staying positive," and "holding onto hope," while... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Breaking Accessibility...It took a while, but we reached an agreement on accommodations.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Telltale Chronic Illness - Is My Time Running Out?...I think that’s the crux of the issue – when you live with RA, every time you do something it could be your last, and that can be a... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Ignoring the RA Ticking Clock in the New Year...When I’m distracted or focusing on something, I can usually forget about it for a while.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How To Create SMART Exercise Goals in 2018...Using these guidelines helps you to create goals that you will actually be able to see through while avoiding disappointment and frustration.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Switching RA Medicines – Don’t Wait Too Long or Try Too Many...Part of this could be related to the difficultly in determining treatment effectiveness as blood tests are not always perfect predictors and patient opinions... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
RA and the Two Types of Pain...While not being on the field for that championship game may sting a bit, it’s more or less a short-term issue that will be forgotten within a few weeks... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments72 comments