Tenacious ME
Tackling disabling autoimmune disease with obstinance and humor.
Tag: rheumatoid arthritis
Here I go again- revolving door healthcare
Navigating doctor turnover as a rheumatology patient That awkward moment when you are unable to take your own advice. As a patient leader and health advocate, I often stress the importance of good doctor-patient relationships. As patients we all need someone who listens and… Continue Reading “Here I go again- revolving door healthcare”
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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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Gardening with RA 2024
If it seems like my yearly gardening post is a bit late this season, well, that’s because it is! Those who follow my blog know, gardening is one of my favorite types of therapy, both physical and mental. Spending time helping things grow, relaxes… Continue Reading “Gardening with RA 2024”
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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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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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RA Unedited #4
Here I am again this morning, standing at the intersection of overindulgence and overdoing, a little neighborhood known as massive pain. The sad part is, as always, knowing I did this to myself. Not the disease that cause the symptoms to flair mind you,… Continue Reading “RA Unedited #4”
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