It Never Gets Easier, You Just Get Stronger...Get adequate rest: The worst times with my illness have come when I could not get enough sleep, whether because of work, a new baby, pain from... By Michael Booth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
A New Beginning...If I seemed stable then, and only then, would she run to the litter box and you best know she returned like lightning.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...The most common symptom of PAD is a pain in the arms or legs that gets worse with activity but improves with rest.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Preparing For Surgery - A Guide...Yes, it’s uncomfortable, yes, it’s gross, and yes, it’s a pain in the butt. Literally. Ha! That worked out perfectly, didn’t it?... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Realistic Treatment Expectations With RA...While I do believe in being hopeful when starting a new treatment, tempering it with reality keeps me from being let down and puts me in a better... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Celebrating What Gets Done...I sometimes get really down on myself about what doesn’t get done.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Fighting Discrimination...As I said before, I’ve been flying with my motorized wheelchair on regional jets (with American Airlines, no less!)... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
"Yes, But...": Communicating Tactfully With Doctors...“Yes, but...”... By Daniel Malito3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Dealing with Mommy Wrist and RA...The best way to help mommy wrist heal is to let the tendon rest. This is almost impossible as a mom or caretaker.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The New Year & Checkpointing...Like Instagram posts from Justin Beiber, it never stops, and many of us count each day passing as one less day to get that thing. ... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Dr. Who's On First...I don’t want to drink my beets, Facebook, I don’t even like beets. ... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will I ever know the difference?...Medication, physical exertion, etc.? If the answer is yes, than that may account for it. ... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Community Views: 6 Ways to Combat Morning Stiffness...“Take my meds early then lay back down. When I do get up, I make sure I apply topical gel.”... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
RA and Preparing for Event Accommodations...Living with rheumatoid arthritis means that I am no stranger to joint pain, weakness, and fatigue - even on my "best" days.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Inject Me Tenderly...There is less resistance and the jab is more seamless. The longer I sit and muse over the injection, the harder it gets.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
The Real Story of Seronegative RA: What the Blood Tests Don't Show By Editorial Team Bookmark for later
Is It Spring Yet?...I wonder if I will ever get out of the pit and I can't find my ladder, let alone make my feet cooperate enough to stay on... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Summer Foods That Help RA Symptoms...Omega-6s are found in meats, certain oils, and fried and processed foods.... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Avoidable Unavoidable Ugliness of Pity & Chronic Illness...Pity. Ugh, I know right?... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
RA and Agonizing Over Decisions...Paths.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments36 comments