Triggers, Schmiggers...Both help soothe the pain some, and that’s wonderful, but they also force me into uselessness. I can’t do anything while my hands are icing/heating.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Making Smarter Choices...One interpretation is that it’s about using your brain and not just your body or brute force to get the job done.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Fun with Words...But I didn’t want to identify with the Dark Side of the Force—frankly, it’s just too whiny for my taste (example: Kylo Ren).... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The High Price of Living with RA...Sure, we usually have top-notch care, but what does that matter if you can't afford it?... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
How I Handle Moving Stress, Part 1...I didn’t force myself to pack through flares because I knew it would make things worse. And, a flare during packing is bad news bears.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
RA Fog and Frustration...In addition, I have found in my experience that RA fog increases my frustration levels because it is an invisible force zapping you of your energy — you... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Bone Loss Story...What if the force was too much and my body buckled under the pressure. No bueno.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Smiling at RA...They’ve also discovered that this works even when you force a smile, though not quite as well as it does when it’s spontaneous.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How Many Fights Can We Manage?...So now, I have kicked it up a notch.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
I Don't Have Time for This!...In addition, she now wants to dictate my hours and force me to fill out forms for leave. It’s a full moon week!... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I gotta be me...It can truly be a guiding force when you are doubting your resolve. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Great Sinus Situation of 2018...When I was diagnosed and started the immunosuppressant medications, mostly Orencia, my sinus infections came back full force.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Let's Get Real...For instance, sitting on my back porch, reading a good book, listening to nature all around me. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The RA Rollercoaster...One day, I woke up and my chronic sinusitis was back in full force.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Starting Humira as Treatment for RA...attributed to things beyond RA - including depression, other mental problems, and the general stress of everyday life — Humira has definitely been a positive force... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
How Your Immune System Works : The Basics...Think of your immune system as your body’s police force.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Kindness Wanted...On our way out, a few of the Air Force officers were on cart duty.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Advocating for Pain Relief and Breastfeeding with RA...It helped until the medication was gone and my pain came back full force.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Thoughts For People Newly Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Part 2...Basically, if I don’t take care of myself, my body will force me to, which is why I’ve learned to rest more.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Turn the Bottle, Not the Cork...If you hold the lid firmly with one hand (I use my right), then grasp the jar and turn with the other hand (my left), you’re using the force... By Carla Kienast3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments