Tag: arthritis

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”

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.

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)”

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.

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.

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”

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.

10 Tried and True Natural Pain Remedies

Let’s face it, life is full of pain! Headaches, back aches, cranky joints, injuries old and new, no matter the source of the pain, nature has given us some powerful remedies for that pain. Here are the 10 Natural remedies I find most effective… Continue Reading “10 Tried and True Natural Pain Remedies”

The Battle for Healthcare

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” – Margaret Thatcher Once upon a time there was a girl who hurt all over. She went to her Doctor, whom she trusted, in search of help. The competent Doctor figured… Continue Reading “The Battle for Healthcare”

Learning to Listen (so your body doesn’t have to scream)

Just because you CAN live with symptoms, doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
Knowing what to ignore and what to treat comes from being in tune with your body.