In 2016, Sanofi and Regeneron conducted a survey of 1,000 Rheumatoid Arthritis patients in the US, with hopes of getting a better understanding of patient needs. The survey, titled Honestly RA, resulted in data that can help others understand what those of us with RA are feeling. While I'm typically skeptical of pharma backed initiatives like … Continue reading Honestly Rheumatoid Arthritis
Author: ChronicMum
I'm a spoonie mom making the most of every damn day! I spend my spare time learning about healthcare advances and technology. I love connecting with other autoimmune warriors.
Help, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I CAN’T SLEEP!!!
Does anyone else with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) have trouble sleeping? The crazy thing is, it's not the pain that keeps me up at night. At least I don't think it is the pain, or perhaps I'm partially immune to the pain after 12 years of living with RA. Could it be side effects from my … Continue reading Help, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I CAN’T SLEEP!!!
What is #ArthritisStreetCred?
I was fortunate enough to meet some fellow RA warriors over the weekend. We shared stories of pain, suffering, laughter, courage, fear, hope, loneliness, depression, fitness goals, clean eating tips and most important of all, quality time spent with people who have so much in common with each other. As the weekend progressed, I jotted … Continue reading What is #ArthritisStreetCred?
Lots of Changes, but I still have RA
I just realized it had been almost a year since I've sat down to write a post. A year? Seriously? Where does time go? Since my last post, I moved to Austin, Texas. It's almost as weird to type right now as it is to recite my new address over the phone to the mail-in pharmacy. … Continue reading Lots of Changes, but I still have RA
Just Arthritis – NOT
Just Arthritis - NOT.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fatigue
It's no secret that catching major Z's can be virtually impossible when you have RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis), especially when your disease is flaring. Whatever the reason for not being able to sleep; pain, stress, anger, all of the above; sleep is so important for your overall health. In fact, insomnia can further damage an already … Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fatigue
Kristy takes control of her Rheumatoid Arthritis before it takes control of her
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSMtEtfxPbY This is a pretty inspirational video on a young Australian woman diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Not only does it prove that arthritis doesn't discriminate as she was young, fit and active when her symptoms began, but it also shows how a positive outlook and quick action can help make this chronic disease more tolerable.
Enthesitis Related Arthritis (ERA)
Thanks for this educational blog from Warm Socks about ERA.
What keeps me writing?… YOU do
Too often, I get lost in my everyday routine... work, friends, family; LIFE so much so that I simply forget to write or writing just keeps moving to the bottom of my priority list. This is especially true when my RA is under control. But lately, my RA has been again flaring and so thoughtfully … Continue reading What keeps me writing?… YOU do
Rheumatoid Arthritis Workshop this Tuesday, July 17th in New York City
Innovations Consulting Group is holding a FREE series of workshops for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis this Tuesday, 7/17 at the Cornell Club at 6 East 44th Street from 6-8PM. RSVP online at: http://www.innovationsgroup.org/events
Chronic Mum 