My Activity Hangover...My sleep pattern is so erratic anyway, that the slightest disruption just adds to the inability to sleep well and restfully. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Aides to the Rescue...While I used a motorized wheelchair regardless (due to the long-term effects of my rheumatoid arthritis), the inability to bear weight meant I needed help... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Grappling With Instability or Fusion...It has always recovered, but for a number of days, I will have increased pain and an inability to move it.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments35 comments
Mindfulness: Addressing Despair Through CBT Part 4...For example, I told the story of how I was trying to shovel snow, and how my inability to do so left me feeling pathetic, and saying things like... By Michael Booth4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
No Pain, No Gain?...rheumatoid arthritis, it’s easy to not only become frustrated with the limitations the disease can put on our bodies, but also to criticize ourselves for our inability... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Lisa Learns to Ride, Part II...Before that moment, Lisa had tested several bikes, trying to ensure that she chose one that combined durability, price, comfort and ease of use all in... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Did My Lung Disease Cause My RA?...In addition, people with CF have an inability to digest and absorb nutrients from food causing issues maintaining a healthy weight.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Ruminating and Rheumatic Disease...Am I on the fast road to an inability to support myself? These questions burned inside me.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Do We Comfort Our Healthcare Providers?...I never imagined that their inability to draw blood may make them feel inadequate, that it might even make them question why they do the job they do.... By Leslie Rott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stop Pounding on the Door...Feeling a lack of control in life probably has something to do with it, and maybe the inability to let go of things and move on.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Great Coffee Debate...I often wonder: Does all of this coffee (and added milk and sugar) have anything to do with continued small flare-ups and my inability to get off of the... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Finding the right balance...Another sign is the inability to enjoy friends and social activities, not due to physical issues related to a flare. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Is the Social Health Network?...The social health network has helped my advocacy journey by providing me an incredible sense of community with other patient leaders as well as greater visibility... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...to grasp small objects, and decreased nerve sensation (for example, an inability to distinguish between hot and cold).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Racquel H. Dozier...With an inability to outstretch her arms, extremely swollen feet, and hands that could not open and close without severe pain, Racquel looked to doctors... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
The Frustrations of Driving with RA...For some of you, changes to your eyes have made it more difficult or stressful to drive, especially at night when your natural visibility is reduced.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
RA Daydreams: Fatigue-Melt-Away Tablets...become not only worried that you won’t do a great job, but that you will embarrass yourself in front of your supervisor and coworkers, appearing as a liability... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Strength and Resilience...Would the admissions committee view me as less likely to complete the degree, or as an unpredictable liability?... By Michael Booth4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Getting Older with RA and Used Napkins...Ultimately though, I came to the conclusion that it was probably better for me to get it young, despite the bullying and inability to participate, rather... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What it is That Grips Us (Part 3)...Additionally, physical impairment, loss of employment, inability to enjoy once pleasurable activities and changes to relationships due to the disease must... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments