Category: pain

Traveling With RA

Making any plans when you have an unpredictable passenger like rheumatoid arthritis along for the ride can be daunting.  How will it behave?  Will it be quiet and calm or roaring around lighting you on fire?  In other words, is the trip going to… Continue Reading “Traveling With RA”

RA Unedited #4

Here I am again this morning, standing at the intersection of overindulgence and overdoing, a little neighborhood known as massive pain.  The sad part is, as always, knowing I did this to myself. Not the disease that cause the symptoms to flair mind you,… Continue Reading “RA Unedited #4”

Exciting News!

When I started this journey a few years ago, I intended to share my personal experiences as I navigate chronic illness and the challenges that brings to the table. While I’ve done quite a lot of that, I’ve also leaned pretty heavily on presenting… Continue Reading “Exciting News!”

Taking The Leap-  My Latest Game of Medical Roulette

Sometimes, life with chronic disease means having to take a leap in hope of better days ahead.

Gardening with RA

Do you love the idea of a garden but cringe when you think of the body ache inducing work it takes to create and maintain one?  If you could enjoy the fruits of your labors without the pain of the labor, would you?  Gardening,… Continue Reading “Gardening with RA”

Best Gifts for Rheumatoid Arthritis 2021 Edition

We polled 100’s of RA patients to find out what tops their 2021 holiday wish list. Here’s what they asked for! From gifts to keep them warm and toasty to gadgets that will help them get things done, our readers had a ton of… Continue Reading “Best Gifts for Rheumatoid Arthritis 2021 Edition”

Gardening with RA

Do you love the idea of a garden but cringe when you think of the body ache inducing work it takes to create and maintain one?  If you could enjoy the fruits of your labors without the pain of the labor, would you?  Gardening,… Continue Reading “Gardening with RA”

Chronic Illness Struggles- Is It My Disease Or Do I Need To Seek Treatment?

If you spend much time interacting with the autoimmune and chronic illness community, you may have noticed one of the most frequent types of questions asked is “Is this normal or do I need to call my doctor?” The well-meaning response of the other… Continue Reading “Chronic Illness Struggles- Is It My Disease Or Do I Need To Seek Treatment?”

Best Gifts for Rheumatoid Arthritis 2020 Edition

This post contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may get a commission. Thank you! If you have a loved one with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), you have probably noticed that it comes with its own set of challenges. Aching joints, exhaustion, and physical… Continue Reading “Best Gifts for Rheumatoid Arthritis 2020 Edition”

My Marijuana fueled life

There has been a lot of talk over the years about the negative effects of marijuana (cannabis) use. Chief among these, always, is laziness. Cannabis use is often associated with a lack of motivation, unemployment , and general slothery. While it may be true… Continue Reading “My Marijuana fueled life”