The Things You Cannot See...Diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis/rheumatoid disease (RA/RD) are called “invisible disabilities” because most people who have them do not have highly visible...reactions16comments
Fighting Discrimination...During normal times, I love to travel. I have been to many places in the US and some lovely places internationally. So...reactions16comments
The Sleep Test...As I had written earlier, one of my doctors was worried that I may have sleeping problems. To be honest, over the...reactions12comments
Fatigue Stinks. That's It....Well, I think it’s time, once again, to talk about fatigue. More and more lately, I have seen our community members talking...reactions99comments
Use Caution While Exercising with RA...I recently got back to my swimming regimen after 8 months of not being able to swim in our indoor pool due...reactions9comments
Monica’s First Day Out...…during the pandemic, that is. Yes, I have gotten a couple of takeaways here and there (only things that I could blast...reactions4comments
Moving Apartments During COVID When You Have RA...I just moved apartments during a pandemic — all while having rheumatoid arthritis. And it was difficult. There was so much stuff...reactions3comments
Tips for Efficient Errand Running with RA...So, the key to running errands with RA in a way that is less painful, annoying, and time-consuming is a talent, and...reactions5comments
How I Catch Some ZZZs...I am very lucky that I do not have any sleep disorders but I still have trouble falling asleep and staying that...reactions23comments
Disabled Seating and Me...Since suffering and being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), I tend to sit in the disabled seating...reactions13comments
No, Me and RA Are Not Friends...At the age of 19, this RA came into my life silently. The girl who liked to walk started to get tired...reactions15comments
RA Fog and Frustration...The past few weeks — and really since we’ve been in isolation — I have been incredibly tired. But this isn’t the...reactions7comments
There Is No Secondary Gain in Chronic Pain ...Secondary gain is a psychoanalytic term for the advantages someone with pain has because of their chronic pain. The idea is that...reactions11comments
Monica’s Tips for Staying Healthy...One thing I’ve always been proud of is that I rarely got sick. I mean “normie” sick like the flu, colds, and...reactions6comments
Do Assistive Devices Help or Hurt with RA?...This is a question I have pondered on for years and my opinion is that it depends entirely on the purpose of...reactions3comments
RA Strain: What a Headache!...Lately, I’ve developed a new (and annoying) problem: headaches. Nearly every day, by the end of the day, I experience an almost...reactions26comments
Changing or Adding RA Medication...This is a follow-up to my previous video on tips for trying new RA medication. Here, I give a break down of...reactionscomments
School Accommodations: Update – Part One...My fall semester is in full swing and I have come up with a great routine for studying and keeping up with...reactionscomments
Steroids are the devil! (For me)...I'm 45, was diagnosed (finally) 3 years ago. It's difficult to have good days. I've taken 5 different meds for the R.A...reactions3comments
Unwinding and Ungrinding...I first saw the term “grind culture” on an Instagram post from The Nap Ministry. I immediately knew what it meant, as...reactions14comments
