Financial Planning Considerations for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Every year, my husband and I reassess our health insurance options to make sure we are getting the best plan we can afford.... By Kelly Mack6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
I may be young but my body is old....I cried to my husband telling him I couldn't feed our daughter, take care of her, & pump. He was understanding.... By mamasbroken6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A story about 2 dogs...My husband was in a near fatal accident in 2006 and I had my first major flare. I ignored it.... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Diagnosis...That a lifetime of neglect by docs, family, and husband has brought me to this place.... By highnotehoney3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Walking to Wellness...If RA made my hands hurt too much, I asked my husband to chop vegetables—something I’d never done before.... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
RA Can be Beautiful!...At one point during this time, my wonderful husband said to me "I am getting used to you without all of the eye make-up and it looks kind of... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
RA is Truly Different for Everyone - My Onset Story...I remember not being able to lift up my arms, my husband had to brush my hair for me. I tried Xeljanz next which did nothing.... By kelseyhaus4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The very confusing world of autoimmune diseases...pain/pressure that it felt like I had a concussion; constant misery from pushing myself to try to function in a demanding and fast passed world; left my husband... By gingerrn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
I have what now?...I want to be the crazy old lady who teaches the youngins how it’s done during the day and goes swing dancing with her husband at night.... By vitababe3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Leslie “Wren” Vandever...Army post there with her AF husband and six-year-old daughter.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
My 1 Year RA-nniversary!...My husband is amazing. He is always there to help me when I need it and encourage me when I need to help myself.... By malmooge4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Miserable Holiday...My husband and I calmly called the # 's provided us on our rental agreement to get assistance. 4 hours later, after talking with many representatives and... By aloneagainalethea5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
RA revelation...My husband and I have had to cut holidays short if I am in a flare up. They usually last 3-5 days and then the joints feel ok....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
September is Suicide Awareness Month...Thank you for giving me the nightmare that I refuse to give to my child and husband.... By aloneagainalethea4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Professional Perspective...at home: as the "head" of domestic duties, including laundry, shopping, cooking, and in having the energy and endurance to care for my 3 children, my husband... By jenscheid5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Chin up - toughen it out, but with balance!...We are now at Saturday, and I'm mentioning to my husband that my shoulder is really acting up. He offers stretching help and massage... By 1lpkg255 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caring For My "Caregiver"...freak dance partner, security guard, book club, back up against the wall fight for it with me partner parent, happy tent-mate and a wonderful, loving husband...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregiving
Editorial Team...She has 5 grown children and lives in Texas with her husband, Tim, and her ragdoll cat, Ruthie.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
17 Long Years...When my husband abandoned my son and I, due to the hallucinations and my health problems, I fired that doctor and weaned myself off of that medication.... By mcadwell5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
RA FRUSTRATION...My fatigue is passed helping I believe, and my husband is giving me "looks" like maybe I'm faking it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies