Living Outside Your Comfort Zone and Drinking Poop Coffee...For instance, if someone said, "Do you want to try this coffee that was pooped out of a civet?"... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
That Thing No One Talks About...people with RA can have poor self image – from joint deformities, weight gain, facial swelling (moon face), hair loss, depression, reduced libido, lack of endurance... By Mariah Z. Leach5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Chronic Illness "Blahs" - Depression, Anxiety, and Doubt...For instance, in this latest round of depression, I was jarred out by a short, one-sentence comment on one of my YouTube videos.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments52 comments
The Viennese Quack, Pikachu, and Parenting with RA...For instance, there are the cases of identical twins separated at birth, who when reunited as adults were nearly identical in their careers, taste in music... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The RA Dilemma...For instance: My first round of methotrexate went poorly. I did not respond, and was quite ill from the drug. Injecting it did not help either.... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and College, a Guide to Academic Accommodations...For instance, if you are in the midst of intense pain due to a disease flare and will need to miss class (assuming there is an attendance policy), email... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Caring For My "Caregiver"...return he has had to listen to me while i cry, rant about pain, lack of sleep, not being able to wear shoes, my vanity at the deformities in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregiving
Exercising at Home? Motivation, and Some Thoughts on Behavior Change...For instance, if you wanted to exercise consistently, one popular method goes something like this: you make a goal, then make a deal with a friend that... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The PTSD of RA...I practice mindfulness, for instance, and I’ve studied cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).... By Wren5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Joint Replacement: A Chat with my Surgeon...with surgery before the arthritis in the joint causes other, secondary issues that are often more difficult to treat/correct than the arthritis (for instance... By Carla Kienast6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Foreign Travel with RA...For instance, if a country requires a fourteen-day quarantine and your trip lasts 7 days, there is little reason in going forward.... By L rick Phillips6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
RA After Child Birth...For instance, avoid garments that have a lot of buttons or shoes that require tying.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis...For instance, a person with RA will typically experience joint pain and swelling in both hands, knees, or shoulders.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Elbow and Shoulder Surgery...For instance, shoulder replacement should precede elbow replacement, as limitations on rotation of the shoulder will increase loads on the elbow.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Early Signs & Symptoms...For instance, the joints located at the base of the fingers and toes, and the joints located in the middle of the fingers may be affected.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Inflammation...For instance, the joints located at the base of the fingers and toes, and the joints located in the middle of the fingers may be more affected.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lung Diseases and RA...For instance, the disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) methotrexate can result in pulmonary side effects in 1% to 5% of patients.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Medical history...For instance, your doctor will want to know about the nature of your pain, including whether it is intense or dull, when it began and how long it has... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Hand and Wrist Surgery...For instance, the elbow will be operated on before the wrist, and the wrist before the hand.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
Can you have rheumatoid nodules without actually having rheumatoid arthritis?...In the past two years: I’ve been advised I have zero cartilage left in either knee and am in need of two knee replacements when my insurance decides I’...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
