New Year's Resolutions and Exercising With RA...Guess what time it is? Yes, it's the New Year, and that means — you guessed it — the dreaded New Year’s resolutions. Every year, society bands together and conspires... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
Feeling Better by Helping Others...But I feel better about celebrating because we’ve hopefully made a difference in lifting the burdens of others during the holidays.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Managing the Juggling Act: Experiences from a Family Visit...As we move into November we begin to think about the upcoming holidays.... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
It's January... Now What?...We survived the holidays!! We even had fun, because we planned ahead. Now it’s January. The landscape is barren, white or grey, devoid of life.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Dressing for the occasion...The joy of the holidays is time spent together. And they want a healthy family member. Not someone in the middle of a flare.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My 2023 RA Intentions and Beyond...My sincerest hope is that your 2022 was a better year than mine. Don’t get me wrong, there were many moments of happiness and fun. However, overall, 2022 was very... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
New Year, Same RA...It's the start of a new year, and with that comes the same stuff we usually hear around this time about how someone is going to change their life, their... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Battle of the Prednisone Belly Bulge...Prednisone + the holidays is maybe the worst combination possible.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Happy Holidays to you all!...I understand that the holidays can be a time filled with mixed emotions – joy, gratitude, and sometimes even moments of sadness or frustration....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Let us give thanks...I think the upcoming holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. are a chance to gather with loved ones and share time and joy and love... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Counting My Blessings: Good Days...While the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful.... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being Thankful...One of my most favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love the pure purpose behind it—giving thanks.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cooking for the holidays...I hope you've all learned as I have there is no reason to feel guilt or shame in taking care of yourself so you too can enjoy the holiday...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesExercise
Not So Bad After All...Tonight I watched the Charlie Brown Christmas special and was reminded how he struggles with his mood during the holidays.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Feeling Alone with My RA...But then holidays or family/friend get-togethers happen and the mirror starts to go up, showing me how much RA dictates the way I live my life and how... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Starting over and over and over...Anytime you have to restructure your holidays and how often, when and where you socialize because RA has made those moments a lot less spontaneous you... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Begging for understanding...Any help before the Holidays and family time would be greatly appreciated. Vicki in Iowa... By vickiheckroth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Hi, How Are You?...So, when I was asked the other day how I was doing, instead of my usual, “fine,” I said, “well you know these holidays were a little rough on... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When the RD Meds Work--Sort of...After taking the new medication in two six-hour-long infusions, separated by two weeks, I waited through the holidays to start feeling wonderful.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Counting My Blessings: Over-the-Counter Aids...While the holidays can be wonderful, all the holiday cheer can also highlight the aspects of our lives that make it hard to feel cheerful.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments