Osteoarthritis...Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 26.9 million people in the US and accounting for more disability than any...
Is It Spring Yet?...It’s that time of year. We wonder if spring is ever coming. Spring comes in fits and starts in the Southeast. We...reactionscomments
A Change in Routine: Update...A little while ago I wrote about changing my daily routine. I had a full topic for an article because I had...reactions2comments
For Just One Day.......I wonder if, like me, you ever daydream about what it would be like to have just one day without RA. I...reactions2comments
Lupus and RA...Similar to RA, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common form of lupus, is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system...
Lung Diseases and Conditions...Among extra-articular (this literally means “outside of the joints”) manifestations of RA, lung conditions are the most common. A variety of lung...
How Your Immune System Works : The Basics...The job of our immune system is to defend the body from invasion by foreign substances or organisms, such as bacteria or...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common forms of entrapment neuropathies. These conditions as a group affect an estimated 4...
RA and the Autoimmune Response...RA is both an inflammatory arthritis and an autoimmune disorder, so immune system function and inflammatory response are key concepts in understanding...
Eye Problems and RA...RA is associated with a number of conditions that affect the eyes, including scleritis, keratitis, and keratoconjunctivitis associated with secondary Sjögren’s syndrome...
Don't Leave Me Hanging on the Telephone...Ever since I was first diagnosed with RA 22 years ago, I've had problems--big and small--regarding communication with my healthcare providers. Or...reactionscomments
The Importance of Seeing Specialists...The expertise and skills of medical specialists are crucial for managing rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions. A perfect example is that when...reactions6comments
Adjusting to New Spaces...After a recent move to Virginia, Nan talks about the process of adjusting to new spaces when living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)...reactions1comment
20 for 2020...I'm having a hard time believing that it's now the year 2020, despite what the calendar says. I can still clearly remember...reactions2comments
A Model for Fatigue and RA...Fatigue is an invisible and incredibly difficult aspect of living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This ongoing symptom is not well understood and...reactions2comments
Biomarkers and Treatment Plans...Since my diagnosis just over eight years ago, I’ve steadily worked my way through all the biologics except one. Your body can...reactions4comments
Yes, Valentine's Day Reminds Us of Love...So, in the interests of transparency, my birthday is on Valentine’s Day and my last name is Hart, so I do have...reactions1comment
2020 Resolutions...New year, new me, new decade…I’m getting it done. Last decade was rough. It was my first ten years of my diagnosis...reactions2comments
Pain...Pain affecting not only the joints but the body as a whole is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of...
It Takes Two to Tango, It Takes Three to Get Pregnant...A typical relationship centers around two people: me and someone else. Simple, right? Not anymore. Now there is a third individual to...reactions6comments
