Exercises and Shoulders...When he did the right arm, there was no shooting or jolt of pain.... By casmere2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Contemplating a New Normal...When I need to take a break to rest, eat lunch, or do some physical therapy, I want to be able to do that.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Decluttering the Emotions of RA...Once I was able to remove the anxiety and discomfort of decluttering my emotions and how they relate to my RA management, I found true peace and clarity... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dancing Through Life with RA...As I aged, I was able to incorporate my skills as an occupational therapist with my passion for dance.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments34 comments
How Rain Brings on the Pain...The researchers found days with higher humidity (such as rainy), lower pressure, and stronger winds were more likely associated with high pain days.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Accessibility, Functionality, and Food When You Have RA...There's a lot of debate about the purpose of these pre-packaged foods: the high cost, the environmental impact, and more.... By David Advent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Not Measuring Up...I was never going to be able to spin my shoulder around my head, do push-ups, or even point in a straight direction.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What I Wish My Doctor Told Me About RA...This collaboration, this sense of teamwork - it's really pivotal in making patients feel supported and well able to manage their rheumatoid arthritis.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Why I Nap...Actually, I don’t think I ever really needed an alarm except on high disease activity days.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Mental Health and the "notOK" App...Professor of Medicine, Patti Katz, Ph.D. states, “There is evidence that depression is an inflammatory disease, and there is also evidence that people with high... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New Perspectives on Nutrition for RA...For example, one review examining 70 studies found that high doses of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids helped to reduce disease activity and lower rates... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Spending Time with the Important People...For me, family and friends are a high priority. But I also enjoy some groups and meeting new people through them.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Coping with the Mental and Emotional Challenges of JIA...Another task was to learn to cope with the emotional weight of a challenging disease and that I was (and would always be) different from the other children... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Patience Is Power...Even though I moved at a different speed than my peers, I still looked like I had mastered IT, possibly even more than my average able-bodied counterparts... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Is Grief a Pain Trigger for Me?...In the past, I have been terrible at setting aside time for myself when life is high-stakes and busy.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Joint Swelling, Tightness or Stiffness...RA can also cause the joints in your ankle to become inflamed and swollen.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Elbow and Shoulder Surgery...While a total elbow arthroplasty can make it difficult to fully straighten the arm, the function of being able to bend and use the arm is more important... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
My 38 Year Journey With RA...My days always began with severe stiffness, searing pain and often a knee, wrist or ankle that was the size of a football.... By LoriTheWarrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When an Injury Leads to an Injury Which Leads to Bursitis...I'd been in the aircast and the severity of my symptoms, he felt like the inflammation would stick around far longer than we'd like, and I needed to be By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Starting Over...Again...I had found doctors I wanted, called, and in most cases, was able to schedule appointments for this fall. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments