Tenacious ME
Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
Category: pain
Battling For Care
One of the hardest things about life with chronic conditions is it feels like I am constantly battling medical professionals to get the outcome I want. I know some of those battles are a result of nothing more than my stubborn belief that nature… Continue Reading “Battling For Care”
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Living Your Best Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Life with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is certainly no walk in the park. A disease marked by chronic pain, fatigue, and damage that leads to loss of mobility, the symptoms alone can be a lot to handle day to day. Being mindful of your physical… Continue Reading “Living Your Best Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis”
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don’t let chronic pain destroy your relationships
We’ve all been there, you don’t feel very well, someone says something that irritates you, and you snap their head off. Not your best moment, but as we’ve all been there, generally forgivable, every now and then. But what happens when pain and exhaustion,… Continue Reading “don’t let chronic pain destroy your relationships”
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Advocating for health
Are you an advocate for health? If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition, or you are suffering from an undiagnosed mystery illness, you are going to need to be. The fact is, no one cares about how badly you are doing or… Continue Reading “Advocating for health”
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How chronic illness changed my parenting style
“Do you need a glass of water Mom?” The question, from my youngest son is no surprise, he’s a very kind little man. His response to my answer of no, however, does take me a bit by surprise. “You never need me to get… Continue Reading “How chronic illness changed my parenting style”
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11 Tips for Treating Arthritis Hand Pain
Swollen joints, stiff fingers, a dull throbbing ache, if this describes your hands you are one of the millions of Americans living with arthritic hand pain. You are not alone, according to Reuters an estimated 40% of people will experience arthritis in their hands… Continue Reading “11 Tips for Treating Arthritis Hand Pain”
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Why You Need To Be Your Own Doctor
You have to be your own doctor. A phrase we have all likely heard at one time or another, until recently I thought it simply meant you need to pay attention to your own symptoms and what your body is doing and ask for… Continue Reading “Why You Need To Be Your Own Doctor”
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The High Cost of Insurance-Scripted Medicine
“You probably have the same virus everyone else has.” The words, coming from a trained professional, do not hold the comfort I’m sure this well-intentioned doctor means them to. She doesn’t seem to realize what I immediately understand from her statement. Her words, meant… Continue Reading “The High Cost of Insurance-Scripted Medicine”
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Are You Living with Painsomnia? Pain driven sleeplessness and you.
You toss and turn, desperate for a comfortable position and much needed rest. The clock seems to taunt you as minutes turn to hours and still, sleep does not come. Not for lack of exhaustion, mind you, you are certain you could sleep for… Continue Reading “Are You Living with Painsomnia? Pain driven sleeplessness and you.”
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