Caring for Our Emotional Well-Being & Mental Health...Practicing self-care looks different for each of us. For some, self-care means looking after our physical well-being. For others, it also means...reactions1comment
MRI of the Cervical Spine...You guys know that I have RA and lupus. Have been on methotrexate, prednisone, gabapentin and a Rituxan drip. Now for the...reactions1comment
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
When Lupus Limits Physical Affection...Do you know what my husband needs? A hug. A reassuring hand on his arm. A gentle back rub. All simple physical...reactions2comments
Finding a Good Rheumatologist...People who have chronic health conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) or other similar diseases might be advised by their regular doctor or...reactionscomments
Post-Activity Stiffness and Psoriatic Arthritis...Please do not take this as the standard stiffness all of us with psoriatic arthritis usually experience first thing in the mornings...reactionscomments
Ask The Advocate: How PsA Impacts Daily Life...Psoriatic arthritis can change how you live your life every single day. This condition is the center of the wheel that outreaches...reactionscomments
Other Health Conditions Experienced Alongside Lupus...The journey to receiving a lupus diagnosis can be a long one. The symptoms of lupus can be nonspecific and overlap with...reactionscomments
Living with Fibromyalgia and AS...When you live with ankylosing spondylitis, the pain is constant. Not to mention the brain fog, extreme fatigue, stiffness, trouble sleeping, and...reactions1comment
Don't Stress Your Next Flare...You know what it is like. You’ve had a really good day, or perhaps week. Everything is going your direction and you...reactions2comments
Pain free, wow!...As a baby I started walking. The Dr. told my parents not to let me walk, I was too young. I am...reactions5comments
RA After Child Birth...Even though the symptoms of RA may improve for most women during pregnancy, typically there is a flare of symptoms at some...
Opt Outside...I took a few moments to break the home order to sit on my front steps and breathe in the fresh air...reactions8comments
My Dog Has It Right...My eldest dog, Affie, is a Coton de Tulear. Cotons are similar to Bichon Frises except their fur feels more like cotton...reactions2comments
The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection - Part 4...This article concludes a 4-part series entitled, "The RA, Vitamin, Mineral, and Food Connection.” If you have not done so, I highly...reactions2comments
Using Poetry for Pain Management with Rheumatoid Arthritis...I’m busy. Busy fighting Busy healing Busy resting Busy reading I’m fine. Fine feeling Fine looking Fine being Just fine ...reactions3comments
Arthritis is Arthritis... Right?...I’ve had rheumatoid arthritis since I was 31 years old. The young internist who diagnosed me way back in 1987 said that...reactions4comments
jlacy2213's Story...Hi all!..I was diagnosed with JRA at age 10. I am now 31, turning 32 in September. It's been a very long...reactions3comments
Which Mask Am I Wearing Today?...You might be thinking I am referring to the masks so many of us are using to combat COVID-19. That is not the...reactions1comment
Sharing Our Strategies Could Be Helpful...It is worthy to note that during these chaotic and uncertain times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, those of us with compromised...reactions3comments
