When an Adaptation Leads to a New Injury...She went back, took one photo, and came back laughing. She said, "You have fractures on metatarsals 3, 4, and 5."... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Dressing for the occasion...We all know that if we push that envelope too far we will pay the price for days to come. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Are These Test Results a Mistake?...A few days later when I got the results, I almost fell down.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dressing Do's and Don'ts with RA, Part 2...If I am flaring, shopping does not happen. Consider how much time you need to shop for the items you want and then cut... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
If the shoe fits...I have found that what works for one of us does not necessarily work for all of us. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Muscle Cramps and RA...The slow, continuous movements of Tai Chi are perfect for toning and strengthening our muscles, not to mention how good it is for balance and... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
How to Balance Arthritis and Cycling...Despite the terminology, they actually do CLIP your shoes to special pedals and require you to unclip when you need to stop.... By Lisa Emrich5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Invisible Illness: A Name Coined by Someone Who Didn't Have RA...All they see is a healthy-looking individual daring to park in a spot reserved for people that match what they think “disabled” and “chronically By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The COVID-19 Vaccination Process...As soon as vaccines started getting approval in the United States, I eagerly anticipated the shot.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Fun-sucker, Professional Ruiner of Things...The way it flew - the string that is - right off the track. I derailed the bow on my first shot thanks to my RA!... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
RA, Shoe Envy, and Mini Skirts...I’ve never admitted that I didn’t even attempt to get a date for my prom because I was worried about shoes.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Most Comfortable RA Wear...There are also some amazing specialized shoes out there for those of us that need a more custom fit. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Let's Party! Lessons on RA from Ina Garten...Oh, and Ina, if you are reading this piece, I’d love to host you for dinner. Really, how bad could that be?... By Paula Jayne White4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
"Invisible Illness": The Worst Name Ever...So, now that you know the unwritten rules for parking in the blue spot, you can take them and post them...right out the... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments20 comments
Your Incredible Shrinking Wren...Slow loss means you slowly learn to cook fresh food, simply, and develop a taste for it.... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis Wins and a Season of Hope...And honestly, if that moment is all I get, then I will be grateful for every second of it.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Foot Pain & Rheumatoid Arthritis: Things I Wish I Knew When First Diagnosed...I hope that you don’t have to go through what I did.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments114 comments
Car Shopping for RA...That way you don’t even have to use your foot when you suddenly end up behind someone driving the minimum speed on the interstate.... By Tamara Haag5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The Strobe Light of Chronic Illness - How Others See Only Small Snapshots...You know, the one that shows what Hollywood thinks all 20-somethings do for fun and everyone looks like models and drug dealers always... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Which RA Door - 1,2, or 3?...The funny part was: you had no idea what was behind any of the doors, so it was total luck if you got the one... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
