What we do...My diagnosis, at first, was RA. Then it changed to ‘sero-variable polyarthritis’ and fibromyalgia. I’ve been on the drugs, the methotrexate shots, the hydroxychloroquine, the steroids, and countless others, until... By terrymca2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Pain of RA...The first is, obviously, pain management. It has worked wonders for many people I know, but others are wary, and I get it. ... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments56 comments
Pain...Exercise should be an important part of your overall RA pain management strategy.... By Editorial Team 7 min readBookmark for later
RA Pain: Ice Versus Heat...I've taken supplements and made dietary changes, and I've used temperature changes in the management of my disease.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Testing Pain...So, one thing I did not consider about the journey with RA, was the pain of the various tests we are subjected to. We all know about the pain of the... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Irony in Managing RA...Sometimes, the suggestions for managing my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms feel ironic. My joints are screaming in pain and I don’t want to move? Oh, exercise can definitely help that! I’m... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Trying to Understanding My RA...It was not just the broader disease management but the everyday nitty-gritty.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Tool Kit: Over-the-Counter Support for Managing My RA...Diclofenac and Voltaren are also great NSAID topical pain management options for RA.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
My Experience with Tricyclic Antidepressants for Pain Management...Like many of us, I’ve been forced to learn as much as I can about rheumatoid arthritis in the years since my diagnosis. As a bit of a researcher, I’ve... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My RA Care Team Includes My Therapist...When most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients think about their disease management care team, I imagine they first think about their rheumatologist, followed... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Tales from an RA Veteran...Just another insight that has come with years of RA management.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Changing Lanes...Since the onset of RA, one thing that has always been important to my management has been to keep my days as routine as possible.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cleaning Up Your Body with RA: Tips to Help You Get Started...In addition, I want to be more intentional about adding physical movements and spirituality to my overall RA/RD management plan.... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Having a hard time coping with my RA...I just got another job back in retail management, But am questioning whether i can do it again....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Tamara Haag...age of 22 (following years of precursors, symptoms and misdiagnoses), Tamara has been balancing the demands of family, work, and school with disease management... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Hip swelling and stiffness...If joint symptoms do not respond to medication or other management approaches, surgical interventions may be used.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Assume the Best, Plan for the Worst...This, in turn, means my RA management is sound and successful for me. I rarely feel uncertain about a choice I have made. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Owning "My" RA...Once you accept the diagnosis and begin the process of management, you have taken a huge step forward. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Smashing Barriers...Of course the building management said they could not alter a public sidewalk.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
More Than Just a Little Brain Fog...My disease management was okay, but I would experience bouts of brain fog here and there.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments