By: Kelly Young
good luck finding that diagnosis Bruce. Smiles, even wry ones, help a little.
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I have a few, and learned a few from the Twitter community… LAW: n. Acronym for “Little Arthritic Wrists”; coined by a friend of mine. e.g. “How are your LAWs today?” or “I can’t do that because of my...
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Here are few more that I collected from Twitter when the Rheumatoid-uterus article was printed. Rheumatoid Insanity – When your bones and joints are going crazy and people tell you, “But you don’t look...
View ArticleBy: Jonathan
“Meat Sticks” – Digits or limbs that are non-functioning due to a flare. As in: “My meat sticks are held on with pain glue.” “Muti” (Moo-tee)- My hold-all word for the meds, esp. herbal. Originally an...
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I love the ‘monster hands’ from Dana. I call my hands “Lobster Claw” hands a lot because I often have to (attempt to) grip things with my palms instead of fingers when they flare up, and it looks like...
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Going back to my first months on Methotrexate with severe side effects….Deathotrexate!
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By: Mischelle
RD – Rheumatoid Doctor The Troll – the name my rheumatologist gives RA because it lies in wait ready to bash you every morning with a club. The Dragon – the name I give myself when I’m told “you don’t...
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I just love all of these terms. Here’s mine : RADophobia 1. The denial of rights caused by discrimination against a person with RAD. 2. the intense anxiety of non RADers when witnessing someone in so...
View ArticleBy: kristine
Hey guys, I need a word for that graceful maneuver where you aim your keister at the chair and then just sort of plop/fall because your knees won’t let you sit down in any faintly normal fashion!
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By: Mom23gs
I need a like button! I’m not use to wanting to comment or show support for so many statements! When I read this I smiled at the image of me doing this graceful landing so many times! Would love a word...
View ArticleBy: Kimberly Shuler
I am a newly diagnosed RA’er from my Dr. 8.18.16 but I have been living with since 2014. Thank you for having this site available. God bless you!
View ArticleBy: Jonathan
“Meat Sticks” – Digits or limbs that are non-functioning due to a flare. As in: “My meat sticks are held on with pain glue.” “Muti” (Moo-tee)- My hold-all word for the meds, esp. herbal. Originally an...
View ArticleBy: Crystal
I love the ‘monster hands’ from Dana. I call my hands “Lobster Claw” hands a lot because I often have to (attempt to) grip things with my palms instead of fingers when they flare up, and it looks like...
View ArticleBy: Melanie
Going back to my first months on Methotrexate with severe side effects….Deathotrexate!
View ArticleBy: Mischelle
RD – Rheumatoid Doctor The Troll – the name my rheumatologist gives RA because it lies in wait ready to bash you every morning with a club. The Dragon – the name I give myself when I’m told “you don’t...
View ArticleBy: vicky
I just love all of these terms. Here’s mine : RADophobia 1. The denial of rights caused by discrimination against a person with RAD. 2. the intense anxiety of non RADers when witnessing someone in so...
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