I’m happy to report that there is a renewed interest in the benefits of sleep, which includes napping. For too long, it seemed that sleep “Stressing Sleep”
Category: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Giveaway: Paddle Your Way
Here’s a giveaway for paddles that can add pull power to your swim. Swimming is one of those activities that has kept me afloat and “Giveaway: Paddle Your Way”
Venturing Afar with Rheumatoid Arthritis
I am pleased to announce that I am going to be writing for HealthCentral on a monthly basis! I have joined their wonderful rheumatoid arthritis “Venturing Afar with Rheumatoid Arthritis”
Giveaway: Rheumatoid for a Day!
How many times have you struggled to open blister pack or clam shell packaging? Nimble-fingered or not, it can be quite a frustrating and time-consuming “Giveaway: Rheumatoid for a Day!”
#499 – The Brain Pain Connection
Years ago, I kept a health journal; actually, it was more like an unhealth journal. I would chronicle every ache, twinge, pain, stab, etc. – “#499 – The Brain Pain Connection”
#460 – Make Every Step Count – The Arthritis Society’s Fundraiser
It’s a walk in the park is an idiom that means that something is easy to do. However, if you have rheumatoid arthritis and are “#460 – Make Every Step Count – The Arthritis Society’s Fundraiser”
#434 – Advice for the Not Yet Diagnosed
I was speaking with my extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic rheumatologist to get some information for another article. Can you tell that I really like him? “#434 – Advice for the Not Yet Diagnosed”
#431 – How Does It Feel? – Part 2
It’s often true that you can’t fully know what something is like unless you have lived it yourself. Sure, you can empathize, you can imagine, “#431 – How Does It Feel? – Part 2”
#45 – How Does It Feel? – Part 1
When doctors are trained in rheumatology, many programs offer an empathy training session which often includes a sharing session with someone who has rheumatoid arthritis. “#45 – How Does It Feel? – Part 1”
Death of Desire – Breath of Acceptance
When you live with a chronic debilitating disease, you often find yourself at a crossroads. The desire to do so much – the desertion of “Death of Desire – Breath of Acceptance”
Climate Control – My Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have rheumatoid arthritis. And I’ve had it for far longer than I’ve not had it. A recent full-blown flare-up reminded me how fortunate I “Climate Control – My Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis”
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Surgery – Hot Under The Collar
End of 2005 and 2006 – the wait for my surgeries was over. It was like calling Bingo, but with four being the winning number. “Rheumatoid Arthritis and Surgery – Hot Under The Collar”