Those of us who live with high levels of chronic pain are often faced with concerns about addiction to painkillers. Sometimes it's our family and friends who get worried and sometimes it's our doctors. The goal of managing chronic pain is to "obtain reasonable pain relief while maintaining a maximum level of function."
I know some of you know I was recently in Washington DC advocating to Congress and the Senate for Research for RA and other Auto Immune diseases. The American College of Rheumatology asked me to go. Read More »
This week we've chosen community member BerserkeRA's post about dealing with skepticism and medication at the doctor's office. Show support, leave a comment! Read More »
If you don’t know, it is very important to avoid taking antibiotics and methotrexate at the same time. There is an issue of toxicity of the methotrexate as antibiotics tend to prevent the complete break down of MTX. If MTX can’t be broken down appropriately, higher amounts may be found in the body. Read More »
September is here, and I am looking forward to my yearly vacation. If you have read my previous posts this month, you know that my RA is still not controlled. Regardless, I am determined to take my vacation. A Truce has been declared and I intend to make sure it is not violated by myself or my RA. Read More »
If you are anything like me, advancing RA stole away the hobbies I have loved for many, many years. I have been a woodworker and crafter for nearly 30 years, building everything from toys to an addition on our home. Read More »
