Quick Tips to Manage Nausea for RA Patients...As an RA patient who also lives with a GI condition called Crohn’s disease, I am unfortunately too educated and experienced when...reactions15comments
My Bone Loss Story...According to the Mayo Clinic, osteoporosis “causes bones to become brittle and weak” because “the formation of new bone does not keep...reactions4comments
Getting Accommodations During the Pandemic...My general stance on the pandemic: things are challenging for everyone and we are all just trying to figure it out. So...reactions3comments
Too Close For Comfort...There are many things to hate about rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease [RA/RD]. There’s the pain, immobility, and crippling fatigue. There’s the cost, time...reactions15comments
RA, Grief and Simponi...As you know from my previous stories, I have been on Simponi since October 28th. I have had cortisone injections in November...reactions2comments
If Murphy’s Law Was A Disease, It’d Be RA...Well, that’s it; the title says it all. Thanks for coming, please leave your praise in the comment section below! Ha! There’s...reactions13comments
My Healthcare Team: More Than Just Rheumatology...When you have a chronic illness — and more specifically, a rheumatic illness — your rheumatologist is your eventual first point of...reactions6comments
I gotta be me...The song "I Gotta Be Me" has been performed by lots of singers since it first appeared in a Broadway musical in...reactionscomments
Do You Have A Flare Action Plan?...A few months ago Rheumatoidarthritis.net compiled the results of their RA in America 2016 survey. Surveys like this are so important, especially...reactions13comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2...In my last article, I talked about developing a support system and finding ways to boost your self-confidence. Today, I have two...reactions1comment
New Xeljanz Safety Study Reports Drug Fails Two Goals...Pfizer reported results from a new post-launch study on the safety of the drug Xeljanz (tofacitinib), finding more major adverse cardiovascular events...reactions4comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 1...If you were recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I wouldn’t be surprised if you were scared, mad, frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed -...reactions3comments
Tech Assistance at School...In my last article, I described some of the helpful physical accommodations I use at school. In this article, I will detail...reactions2comments
Gain and Loss with Rheumatoid Arthritis...At the end of every year, I like to take the time to reflect on the things that I’ve gained, the things...reactions3comments
A Slide Lock Bag Sealing System Could Make A Big Difference...My hands hurt. One thing that RA/RD has impacted is my hands. My fingers regularly swell and small object manipulation is nearly...reactions11comments
New Insurance, New Troubles?...I recently got a full-time job as an Assistant Director with an office of research down in Florida. This was such a...reactions2comments
Janeil Whitworth...Janeil Whitworth is a 30-year-old Cleveland, OH native living with cystic fibrosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Diagnosed at the age of four with...
The Hazard of Becoming My Own Doctor...The year 2020 has been many things, and for people with RA, it has been a year when timely medical care has...reactions7comments
Juggling RA in the Covid Era...Sometimes you have a bad month. Or two. You don’t get to choose. You don’t get to postpone. You just have to...reactions4comments
The Emotional Toll of RA...Living with a chronic (long-term) and painful condition such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can take a toll on your emotions. Studies have...
