Never Give Up...I relocated to Tenerife as the weather helped, in fact the RA disappeared completely. Then in 2008 it came back hard.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Resilience and RA: A Call To Action...I can say that resilience has made me weather a challenging life with grace, which is really all I truly want, to live with as much ease throughout a... By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Dry, Cracked, and Very Parched...What else was there to do but weather this storm? I never experienced it again and I am happy about it.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Accessible Taxis Enhance Freedom...But some places are far from transit (leading to long rolls in my wheelchair) or the weather is bad (such as severe cold or rain).... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Not So Bad After All...Perhaps it’s the change to colder weather, but I have not been feeling well. My joints are generally achier and I’m experiencing more stiffness.... By Kelly Mack2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Moving Apartments During COVID When You Have RA...Being mindful of the weather.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Decision Fatigue...And even if I make the “right” decisions, there are a great many other parts of rheumatic disease that are beyond my control, such as the weather, insurance... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments46 comments
My RA and My Grandson...But, we do go to the beach, weather permitting. We play board games, talk, and I'm teaching him how to cook his favorite things.... By kebbisue1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The little things can make for a wonderful day...The weather was perfect to enjoy being outside and as soon as the skis were under my feet it all came back to me.... By Ed Burgoyne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
4 Ways to Manage the Unpredictability of RA...In addition, with many of those elements, we have no control over how our bodies will respond to things like treatments, weather, exercise, or dietary... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Consideration Wanted...The camp took place outside, everyone was masked and if we were inside (for bad weather or heat) the campers were socially distanced.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Update on "Ongoing Saga, Hip Replacement"...Of course, my hip decides to not be as bad (I believe weather-related) before going for this assessment.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Summertime, Supportive Sandals, and RA...Many boots, winter shoes, and even cold-weather tennis shoes provide more foot and ankle coverage, come in more diverse shapes, and include thicker soles... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Tips for Packing and Moving with RA...We began house hunting in the fall as the weather was getting cold, which normally would’ve been challenging for my aching joints.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Assessing Wellness...Was it the weather? Stress? A change in the planets or a change in the effectiveness of my medication regimen?... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Unusual Symptoms of RA...An episode can be caused by the weather, stress, or certain medications and usually goes away with some medical management, such as applying heat.... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments89 comments
My Life with RA...I have had a few flare ups due to the weather. I really wished people would understand what RA is, but they don't.... By ra-girl1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Covid Bivalent Booster and Flu Shot combo - anybody else get a flare?...since then, I've been REALLY dragging, my back has been aching more, my knees have been yelling at me a little, and I've just felt kind of 'under the Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingSymptoms
Giving Others Time to Adjust...I’ll talk about a subject we can connect on (maybe the weather, small talk—nothing mentally challenging).... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Golden Years...I lawn bowl and hit the driving range when the weather allows.... By kristinejp1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments