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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, May 09 2012
Well, the simple answer is YES! With some shopping around and doing some investigating, you can stretch your rx dollars. Several years ago I went on Long Term Disability and SSDI which led me to Medicare. The first thing I found out was that I either had to stymie the flood of money going to my pharmacy, or acquire a taste for pet food in my new... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, April 02 2012
If you are anything like me, sleep comes hard with RA. I never had an issue with sleep until I was in my first full-blown RA flare and coincidentally or not, started treatment for RA at the same time.
I know many of the meds used for RA, some nearly universally, can cause sleep issues, Prednisone being the first to come to mind.... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, February 23 2012
February is the month for Love, Valantines Day brings out the best in couples, we share cards, flowers, candy, dinner out and maybe even more romance after dinner. I want to talk about the other months and days of the year though, the more mundane day to day, and to me, the more important kind of love.
Sure, Valentines Day is nice, we... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, January 09 2012
Hi guys! I've been AWOL for a couple of months, and have had quite an adventure!
It all started right around the end of October. I was off to a good start that day and had great intentions, I went to the YMCA and started my membership so I could use the pool and take their new chair yoga classes. When I got home I was feeling really good... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, October 19 2011
You know, when Lene asked me to write a share post about Domestic Abuse.... I was a bit taken back. I wondered what would this have to do with RA and support? And, frankly, I knew nearly nothing about it. I was raised in a Christian household, I respect my Grandma, Mother, Sister and Wife and would never DREAM of injuring or attacking them. I... Read more