Tenacious ME
Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
Category: rheumatoid arthritis
How Learning to Love Myself Changed Everything
There is a part of my healing story I’ve kept mostly to myself. Sometimes I hint at it, dance around it. I share some of the things I’ve been doing to help myself with the issue, without saying this is why I started practicing… Continue Reading “How Learning to Love Myself Changed Everything”
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Learning to Lean-How Adaptive Aids Improved My Life
I used to look at adaptive equipment and see it as a flashing neon sign, complete with an arrow pointing at the user (me), “This person is weak” the sign flashed, “can’t do normal things” it sometimes proclaimed. I avoided using tools made to… Continue Reading “Learning to Lean-How Adaptive Aids Improved My Life”
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Navigating Winter with Rheumatoid Arthritis
There is no doubt about it, winter with arthritis can be rough. The following tips can make it more bearable.
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My Tiny Craft Obsession
The author shares a lifelong love for crafting, from sewing to resin art and miniatures. Despite rheumatoid arthritis, they find therapeutic value in crafting. By pacing themselves and focusing on small-scale projects, they have found a way to enjoy their hobby without compromising their health. Crafting serves as both an escape and a source of strength.
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Chatting with Cheryl on the Arthritis Life Podcast
Have you ever been invited to do something that scared you, but you knew it would be good for you, so you said yes anyway? Stepped up and out of your comfort zone to reach toward a goal? I’ve been doing more and more… Continue Reading “Chatting with Cheryl on the Arthritis Life Podcast”
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Breaking New Ground at the Rheumatology Research Foundation Investigators Meeting
When I was invited to attend the Rheumatology Research Foundation investigators meeting this year as both a member of the IAC (Impact Action Council) and a Rheum Champion, I was immediately excited. Nervous, but excited. The opportunity to immerse myself in science, meet scientists… Continue Reading “Breaking New Ground at the Rheumatology Research Foundation Investigators Meeting”
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Why I’m A #Rheumchampion
From the moment I first received my diagnosis, there has been this shining ray of hope. I recall one of my first thoughts was how fortunate am I? To have such a complicated and physically challenging disease in the age of information, in a… Continue Reading “Why I’m A #Rheumchampion”
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Traveling With RA
Making any plans when you have an unpredictable passenger like rheumatoid arthritis along for the ride can be daunting. How will it behave? Will it be quiet and calm or roaring around lighting you on fire? In other words, is the trip going to… Continue Reading “Traveling With RA”
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Exciting News!
When I started this journey a few years ago, I intended to share my personal experiences as I navigate chronic illness and the challenges that brings to the table. While I’ve done quite a lot of that, I’ve also leaned pretty heavily on presenting… Continue Reading “Exciting News!”
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Playing Catch- When your healthcare team drops the ball
When it comes to chronic healthcare, there are a ton of moving parts. While I am a strong believer in assembling a medical team you can depend on, someone has to take the lead. That someone needs to be you. No one on your team is ever going to know your journey as well as you do.
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