Medication Management...Some helpful tips on how to be on the lookout for side effects, interactions, and overall medication management with RA.... By Nan Hart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
H.O.P.E...."Grief and hope can coexist." -Rebecca Solnit I recently saw a meme posted on social media that caught my eye and attention. I quickly took a screenshot of it and... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?...While you may need a referral to a pain management specialist from your primary doctor, a pain management specialist can suggest and coordinate a multidisciplinary... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Pain Management: What Works?...Running out of options, that brings me back to trying out a pain management clinic again.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
20 for 2020...I'm having a hard time believing that it's now the year 2020, despite what the calendar says. I can still clearly remember gathering with my family (Mom, Dad, sister, aunts... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Is Chronic Disease Self-Management?...This is a breakdown of how researchers and physicians think about self-management.... By Michael Booth1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stress Management With RA: 4 Ways to Break the Cycle...Stress management is a key element of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease management.... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
P.S. (what I do for my RA)...I take provigil or modafinil (generic) for my unrelenting fatigue... Make sure your vitamin levels aren’t too high or low. Don’t underestimate vitamins. I use a happy light since I... By amypollock823 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Rhuematoid under control but still in pain?...ALSO- went to a pain management doctor because of my new RA Dr....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
I'm Over It - Coping with RA when You Really Don't Want to...I have lived with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since I was a child. Since before I went through puberty. Since the days of adolescent activities, “easy, normal lives,” and... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments58 comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2...In my last article, I talked about developing a support system and finding ways to boost your self-confidence. Today, I have two more suggestions for you. Just like any relationship... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Are You Seeing the Forest for the Trees?...I struggle to even consider what I need to be doing with regard to the rest of my RA management. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living within My Means...I’m trying to practice better energy management.... By Kelly Mack4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Still Slogging Along...Told you I’d be back! I recently wrote about fatigue, one of several rheumatoid disease (arthritis) symptoms. It runs with joint pain, chronic low fevers, and feeling puny - my... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments25 comments
Pain management not working - Opioid resistance?...I've been going to a pain management clinic for several months and I'm really frustrated....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain management...What are some pain management suggestions....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and Care...When it comes to pain management, many people regularly see a healthcare provider, yet pain management and treatment effectiveness are thought to be low... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Further Along the Pain Management Road ...Pain science has come a long way. When I first was diagnosed with JRA in 1971, pain researchers weren’t all convinced that young children felt pain - at least, not... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Using Poetry for Pain Management with Rheumatoid Arthritis...Yes, using poetry as a form of emotional and physical pain management is not for everyone.... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Can Relate...If we carefully tend to the relationships in our lives, it will be yet another tool to add to our RA management arsenal. Nan... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments