RA and Menopause...Interactions between levels of sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone) and the immune system are complex, but decreases in hormone production, as occurs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
RA Will not Defeat Me- I'MPERFECTion!...The fact is that this is NOT an “Old” person disease, this is an “everyone, every age, every sex, every race” disease. RA does not discriminate.... By amandarae3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Life In Fits & Starts...Kind of like birthday sex when you’re married – whether it ends up in smiles or separate corners, it has to be done.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
As I Get Older, People Seem to Care Less About My RA...acquitted on penguin sex ring charges.” pops up.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
New Year's Resolutions and Exercising With RA...Yes, we do! We also work, go to parties, and — gasp — have sex! Not all at the same time, though.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments31 comments
Age Is in the Eye of the Beholder...down sex with my husband due to a painful hip.... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Who Can Help Me Get My Next RA Fix?...Either I’ll be able to begin a round of infusions next week, or I’m going to have to wait until the New Year to get By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ready, Set, Jab!...Luckily she lived close by, and she told me to come over. ... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
5 Tips for Managing Bad Days as a Parent...I’m sure there are lots of tips out there that I haven’t thought of, so let me know in the comments below.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Six Assistance Programs RA Patients Need to Know...unable to accept new or renewal applications based on lack of available funding.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What You Don't See...see.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Leveling Up With RA...You need to come at me with at least a 7 on that idiotic pain scale to even get me out of bed. Or keep By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
The Things You Cannot See...Some people with advanced RA/RD symptoms may use wheelchairs or canes or may have joint deformities that are pronounced enough for others to see.... By Tamara Haag2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Piles and Piles of Paperwork...My doctor uses a web service that allows me to see my lab results, send her messages or questions that are almost always answered... By Michael Booth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Evaluating the Doctor’s Office: Who Do You Talk To About Laboratory Results?...She gave me a sheepish look, so I encouraged her - no, honestly, how long does it take?... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Smaller Phones, Less Pain: the new iPhone SE...The new SMALLER iPhone SE!... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Rituxan - Our Other RA Caregiver...The key question for her rheumatologist – would her doctors be willing to let her try the medication to treat both of her... By Rob2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When to See the Doctor...First of all, just let me say that in case of any doubt, seek medical attention immediately.... By Carla Kienast2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Meeting My New Rheumatologist...E called and said she could get me approved for Evusheld injections to protect me from COVID.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Are These Test Results a Mistake?...Did he see my previous result and mistakenly think it was true? Monday came and went. I sent a note asking my doctor if he could... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
