A Hair-Raising Experience...I wear a hat in the summer on the beach and a hood or a winter hat in the winter. ... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Old Man Winter: An Opportunity for Care-giving...Our winter last year proved challenging and my ability to handle this task for Lisa was important.... By Rob3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Turn. Turn. Turn....Every night, Winter Is Coming, and I need the Mother of Dragons to unfreeze my joints.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
The Great Outdoors and RA...During the winter months, weather often determined all of those factors.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thin Ice: A Winter Walk With Rheumatoid Arthritis...In the winter, we often see hawks perched in trees surveying the open field for prey. In the summer, we also see fishermen on the bank of the pond.... By L rick Phillips3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Ending 2017 With Joy...A few to look for: how dawn looks on clear, crystal cold mornings; the patterns of bare tree branches against the winter sky; rain gurgling in the downspouts... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Getting Through the Darkness...The short nature of our days in the winter months can make us depressed just because it shortens our day, in terms of activities to do outdoors.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What to Do when the Winter Hurts...That winter, Chicago experienced “snowmageddon” - a gigantic snowstorm that left many businesses and homes closed for days at a time.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Feeling Better by Helping Others...Especially during the winter, my RA can be all-consuming.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Community Thoughts: Handling RA Stiffness in the Mornings...Colder weather can hit with full force - and mornings, especially winter mornings, can be a challenge for many people with rheumatoid arthritis. ... By Stephanie Huston3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Summah-Time!...Cold is also a major trigger for me but, in the winter, I experience one big flare.... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Second winter with red burning itchy toes??...I have RA and Sjögrens but I can’t figure out what’s wrong with my toes.. summer it goes away but when the winter hits and I start wearing socks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Another Weather Rant...While it seems that we skipped directly from winter to summer temperature-wise, we have not been spared the spring rain.... By Leslie Rott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Santa Has His Helpers- And You Can Have Yours…...It’s time to settle in for winter, and get geared up for the holiday season. Tis the season for family gatherings, good food, and gifts for all.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
25 Summer Activities for Bad Pain Days...It’s been a long, cold winter and you’re excited to see more of the people you love, but what happens when pain rears its ugly head and you're left... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Raynaud's Disease...Chilly fall and winter weather is always a welcome change for me and my body.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments26 comments
Is there anything you do in the morning that helps you manage RA and begin your day? Feel free to share any night routines or rituals too. ...It's winter for many of us here in the Northern Hemisphere, and I know I speak for myself that increasing these self-care practices is crucial to making...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementExerciseCoping
It's a small, small world...Not just in the winter but anytime I am on any type of challenging surface.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cascading Consequences...In the winter, it’s harder to get to the pool, so the maximum I can do it is three times a week. But I will move hell and high... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Only In My Dreams...I started serious aquatic therapy last winter and one of the primary exercises was walking in the water.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments