It Is Not Too Late...Stiffly dragging myself around wearing loose clothes and clunky nurse-like shoes, I probably looked like I belonged at the retirement home rather than... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
When an Adaptation Leads to a New Injury...8 weeks of spinal surgery limitations, beginning physical therapy, a work trip halfway across the country, and three very long days in "professional" shoes... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Tracie's story...So she took me back to the doctor and he fitted me with those hard plastic / leather high top white shoes. That seemed to fix the... By tracie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Comparison Trap...And if my feet are bothering me, I will go for shoes that support my feet while providing comfort. ... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Mask We Wear with RA...That same smile I put on my face when someone who doesn’t live with the disease or has not walked a day in my shoes gives me advice.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
How Does RA Affect Your Feet?...Many of our community members shared with us the shoes and sizes that work best for their RA-affected feet.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments71 comments
How can I interview for a job with RA?...I have an interview for a new part-time job coming up, but now I walk funny, can only wear certain shoes and can't be on my feet too long....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Have you experienced any of these symptoms?...Does this sound like arthritis to you? I can't walk barefoot, only in shoes....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
My life; my RA story...Granted it was hot and humid, but I couldn't even wear shoes, including flip flops. And I was having chest pains.... By dayna2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
RA Journey With Passengers...My husband provides as much support as he can and I am blessed in that but communication with those in our shoes is priceless.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
New to all this...It has helped and I can at least wear shoes at work without crying.... By brooker19601 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
RA Travel Prep Is No Joke...I have learned to pick a color theme, as that cuts down on shoes and slacks since they can be worn multiple times.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
Tips for Routine Walks with RA...On that note: have good, supportive, comfortable, correctly-sized shoes.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Hands, feet, knees, ankles, and now elbows and shoulders, whats next?...I've had side effects of thinning hair, loss of appetite, had toes reconstruction, horrible They are worse now after 6mths crooked and hard to find shoes... By dayc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
RA and Recurrent Stress Fractures...For my specific areas of injury at this time (the metatarsal bones in my feet), it's best to wear supportive shoes both inside and out of the house —... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Foot and Ankle Surgery...The goal is to reduce pain and allow the patient to wear normal shoes.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
RA diagnosed at young age...I can't wear shoes and heels, jeans and other fashionable cloths or jewelry. Besides this all my joints are misplacing.... By priyanka-singh1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Guest Post: Visible Courage - What This Year’s Theme for Invisible Disabilities Week Means to Me...But when people see others in their shoes showing visible courage by shining a light on their experiences, it gives hope to those in the shadows looking... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
