All Natural...In the last couple of months, my RA has become more symptomatic, especially in the hands. I was able to lower the...reactions11comments
What’s Next?...…the medication saga continues! This past December (2020), we didn’t see any improvement with the Orencia so my rheumatologist and I decided...reactions15comments
Brenda Ready’s Journey...Here is my story- thanks and kudos to you for such a great site. Your blog has become so much more. It...reactions2comments
Could a JAK Inhibitor Be Right for Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?...Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have changed the landscape of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment and improved the quality of life for many people...reactionscomments
CF and RA: From One Abbreviation to Another...My official diagnosis with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) came quite out of the blue. RA was never expected to be the cause of...reactions1comment
What Did I Do In Navigating My RA Diagnosis...Receiving a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is not ideal, nor is it fun in any way. If you’re in the...reactionscomments
Felty Syndrome...Felty syndrome is a disorder that is defined by the presence of 3 different conditions: Other names for it include Felty’s syndrome...
Amplifying Black Voices: Finding Community...When you live with a chronic autoimmune condition, finding a community that understands is powerful. And, science backs this up. What is...reactionscomments
Meow, Meow, Purr, Purr: Tips and Tricks for Little Kitty...I’ve previously written articles on how to care for your pets when you are flared. But I realized, in my most recent...reactions4comments
Caution: How to Sort Through Medical Advice for RA Patients...This is a rather challenging topic, but one that I think bears some consideration for those of us who must sort out...reactions6comments
Infusion Recovery...When I was first prescribed a biologic administered via infusion, I felt overwhelmed. I had so many questions and, nowhere could I...reactions11comments
Trusting My Body with RA: Can I?...Can I trust my body? It's something that I ask myself almost every day. Why, you might ask? Because realistically my body...reactions4comments
Rheumatoid Vasculitis...Rheumatoid vasculitis (RV) is a rare complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is an inflammatory disease that affects the joints and causes...
Is the Pandemic Making Me Weaker?...Like most people, I’m just trying to get through the pandemic crisis (mostly) intact. I expect we’ll all be changed, we’ll all...reactions4comments
The Value of Uncertainty...Here is my premise. We need uncertainty for medical professionals to get our diagnosis right and, even when they have it right...reactions1comment
Aging with RA...Old. Over the hill. Out of date. Starting to rot... Call it what you will but, as my grandfather said, getting old...reactions3comments
The Medicine Hopper...It doesn’t surprise many people when they learn that I change medications frequently. I’m a little flakey and I like fast results...reactions4comments
Which RA Door - 1,2, or 3?...As a kid, I loved to watch the show "Let’s Make a Deal" because the surprise aspect of it was very intriguing...reactions2comments
A New Word: Kinesiophobia...I love words. Not only do I believe that they’re one of the most powerful forces in the universe, I’ve been blessed...reactions2comments
The Medication Side Effect Dance of Rheumatoid Arthritis...Here I am again. Feeling the effects of my body trying to adjust to a medication, and it’s not fun. I’m reminding...reactions10comments
