Plagued by Inflammation...It probably has to do with the fact that inflammation is usually either invisible or gross, neither of which are popular with the broadcast network audience... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Consideration Wanted...After all, there is usually judgment that comes along with sharing an “invisible illness” diagnosis.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Is this really happening...Why was this not picked up before, was left until my symptoms where clearly visible, unsure how that works as RA is an invisible illness!... By 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Take Care of You!...She had already been diagnosed with lupus at the time and had an understanding of how invisible diseases are deceptively complicated.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Rockin The RA!...I remember how alone I felt and how no one could understand the pain I was in because my disease was "invisible" and I don't want others to go... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
More Than Just a Little Brain Fog...I explain everything to an invisible person (or, Affie, my dog). If I can explain something that means I understand it. 2.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
'Normal' ?...It is fascinating that people ask about what is a ‘normal’ day, week or life with Rheumatic Disease (RD)? This question led me to ask myself what is ‘normal’? According... By L rick Phillips2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Case for Doing Nothing...But they often are, which I think can be attributed to the "invisible" aspect of RA and other chronic illnesses.... By Angela Lundberg5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
RA And Depression: Either, Either, Neither, Nor, Both, And?...What about the fact that to the average eye, RA is an invisible disease? ... By Leslie Rott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Thankful for Aging...I have not known what to expect as I aged and always had a sense of fighting invisible odds.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Stop Pounding on the Door...It's a person who lives with incredible obstacles, such as the deep physical (and emotional) pain we deal with every day that's usually invisible to the... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"You Don't L👀K SICK"...I'm also betting that some of you have become invisible when your condition set in. I did....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesVenting
Our Culture Makes No Space for Pain...My grief is invisible to onlookers, as is the autoimmune disorder causing chaos beneath the façade of my exterior.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
The Pitfalls of Seronegative RA...Having an invisible disability, I’ve often felt misunderstood.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Faking It...Many people with “invisible disabilities” have felt at one point or another that the severity of their condition is called into question.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Unhelpful Comparisons...This is in part due to RA being an "invisible disability," meaning that I may look fine on the outside in spite of the pain, inflammation, and fatigue... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
"You Look Great"...I was diagnosed at age 13, I'm 63 now. I've been through a lot. It's okay because I've come to terms with my illness. Anyway I've always tried to look... By millielola771 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Tips for Being Selective about Your Physician, Part 1...Or invisible. (Not really sure what proper etiquette is on the astral plane.)... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and College, a Guide to Academic Accommodations...Regardless of how visible or invisible rheumatoid arthritis is for you, I would recommend always referring to your specific accommodations in communication... By Michael Booth5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments