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Switching to Biosimilars for RA, Part Two: My Experience as an ‘Outlier’ Trying (So Far) 3 Biosimilars

In April 2023, I received a letter from the Ontario government with information about the new biosimilar switching policy. I had until the end of the year to switch from the biologic medication I take to treat my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to a biosimilar. I did my best to be hopeful and believe it would…

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You May Have to Switch to a Biosimilar for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Here’s Why.

In March 2023, I received a letter from the Ontario government. It informed me that a biosimilar switching policy was now in place. People like me who receive  funding from the government to pay for Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Crohn’s disease, and other forms of autoimmune disease were given until the end of 2023…

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How I Battled RA Brain Fog by Decluttering

Rheumatoid arthritis and the accompanying brain fog make it hard to keep on top of the chaos in the house. In my new column for HealthCentral, I share how decluttering minimized the impact of my brain fog and share tips for how to get things organized: “I have always been a collector. I like to…

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Chronic News Bites: November

In a new monthly feature for HealthCentral, I provide snackable summaries of all the information that impacts your chronic life. This is November’s edition: “Grab yourself a hot beverage and get ready to click through some news you can really use. HealthCentral rheumatoid arthritis (RA) columnist Lene Andersen offers her monthly roundup of must-read news…

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I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Life is My Exercise

Nothing with RA is simple and that includes exercise. In my new CreakyJoints Canada column, and write about my experience approach to keeping physically active with my RA and disability: rheumatoid arthritis ““How do you exercise? Do you go to physiotherapy?”  The are many different specialties and professions within health care, some specifically medical, others supportive…

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Feeling Like a Cog in the Healthcare Machine? We Get It.

Going to yet another medical appointment, waiting for hours, andall the rest that comes with chronic illness can make you feel like a number. In this column for HealthCentral, I share tips for person-first care at the doctor’s office: ““See how the vocal cords are stiff? This is common in people with rheumatoid arthritis or…

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Tired of Being Tired: 10 Pro Tips for Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue

I have lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for over five decades and for me, one of the most debilitating symptoms is the fatigue. I’m not alone in dealing with this symptom. In fact, according to the Talk Over RA website, 79% of people who live with RA also have fatigue. RA fatigue is very much…

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When RA Comrbidities Get in the Way

As part of Talk Over RA 2023, I prepared several video sessions on subjects related to living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). One of these was a video on RA, comorbidities, and how to balance treatment and coping skills. This video was based on deep research, as well as my own lived experience. Watch the video…

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Thoughts on my 18th Blogiversary

The Seated View is old enough to vote. I feel very much like I imagine any parent when their child hits this magic number: proud, a little teary, and consumed with the memories of the past eighteen years. There was the overwhelm of the first month or two when you convince you’re going to drop…

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Photo Friday: Up, Then Down

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Photo Friday: Up, Then Down

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Photo Friday: Worlds Asea

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Photo Friday: Junk in the Trunk

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Photo Friday: Otherwordly

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Photo Friday: Icy Lake

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