Tenacious ME
Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
Tag: arthritis
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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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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Taking The Leap- My Latest Game of Medical Roulette
Sometimes, life with chronic disease means having to take a leap in hope of better days ahead.
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We Made It! (a holiday recovery plan)
Is it just me or was the holiday season we just slid through a bit on the challenging side this time around? Everyone I talk to seems to say the same, chaos and confusion were the theme of the season. The theme of my… Continue Reading “We Made It! (a holiday recovery plan)”
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Handy Arthritis Tools That Reduce The Struggle
One of the keys to living a full, able life with ra is to lean on the available tools to make getting things done simpler. The energy saved not struggling to do the little things, is a precious resource, especially when you have a limited supply for the day. Leaning into arthritis tools means you will be able to do more, also precious when life can be a struggle.
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Keep Warm and Carry On- Surviving Winter with 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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Frost Bitten and Shivering
The sun shines brightly on the shimmering ice, Frost bitten and shivering, the world comes to life The light hits my lids and they begin to open Then I move my big toe and the spell is broken. With a crunch and crack, I… Continue Reading “Frost Bitten and Shivering”
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Keep Warm and Carry On- Surviving Winter with 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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