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
Scatter Brains and Organizational Disarray...Not long ago, Rob and I were sitting on our front porch listening to the birds sing and watching squirrels scurry around...reactions9comments
Melissa Halas-Liang...Melissa is a nationally recognized nutrition educator, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and wellness expert. Advocating for balanced nutrition at all ages...
Leslie Rott...Leslie was previously an advocate on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Leslie was diagnosed with lupus and RA in 2008, at the age of 22. She...
Asha LeRay, MS, OTR/L...Ashley was previously an advocate on Rheumatoidarthritis.net I have been living with rheumatoid arthritis for 8 years, as I was diagnosed in...
Flare Prediction: Do You Know Ahead of Time?...Do you know a week, two weeks, or a few days ahead of a flare that you are going to have one? Do...reactionscomments
How to Know When to Change Medications...It’s a tricky art to figure out when to change medications for rheumatoid arthritis. To be honest, I have probably leaned too...reactions13comments
The Televisit...That sounds like the name of a futuristic sitcom, doesn’t it? (By the way, I lay copyright on that name.) The current...reactions2comments
The Handicapped Spot & Blue Fever...With the holiday season coming up, and shopping-a-plenty on everyone’s list, I think it’s a perfect time to revisit one of the...reactions5comments
What Was I Thinking??..."What was I thinking?" How many times do we say this to ourselves? Never about the same things though. With rheumatoid arthritis...reactions5comments
Joint Swelling, Tightness or Stiffness...Joint pain, swelling, tightness, and stiffness are the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Joints in the hands, wrists, feet, and...
Wrist Pain...The wrist is a complex joint that allows us to accomplish many of the hand and finger movements we rely on for...
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed Diagnosis...By the time I finally received the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, it was not an unexpected surprise. I had experienced strange symptoms...reactions13comments
Cindy Brown...Cindy was previously an advocate for RheumatoidArthritis.net. Cindy is a young adult living with RA, having been diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...
Depression and RA – the Link That Cannot Be Ignored...I am writing this post in mid-October 2020. And frankly, I am getting tons of emails from political campaigns asking me for...reactions3comments
Difficult Holiday Planning Conversations...With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing into fall, it is time to plan for the holidays and have some potentially challenging conversations. Although...reactions3comments
Ankle Swelling & Inflammation...Ankle pain, swelling, stiffness, and inflammation are very common in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One study found that about 90 percent...
The Waking Nightmare of RA...Last night I had a nightmare. In my dream, I felt a strange sensation in my right wrist, and looked down to...reactions17comments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (CLOSED)...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Making Smarter Choices...You’ve heard the adage: work smarter, not harder. One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body...reactions5comments
