-
Navigating the Journey with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy: A Personal Experience When you live with a chronic condition like rheumatoid arthritis, you’ll meet numerous health professionals along your journey, each bringing their own expertise to help you manage and improve your quality of life. Two of the most significant groups I’ve encountered over the years…
-
Getting out of bed can feel like an enormous task when your joints are stiff and every movement sends a jolt of pain through your body. That sense of weight, both physical and emotional, is something that has become part of my daily life. Each morning, there’s a battle in my mind. Should I stay…
-
Living with a chronic illness like arthritis can deeply influence not just the person diagnosed, but also their family and friends. For those of us with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the challenges extend beyond the physical limitations—it’s a family journey, touching every relationship in subtle and profound ways. This chapter delves into how arthritis impacts family…
-
IntroductionWhen I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at 32, it felt like the ground had been ripped out from beneath me. I was already living a busy life as a stay-at-home mom, focused on raising my kids and providing a stable home. My world was full of the hustle and bustle of motherhood, and…
-
About Me: My Journey as an Arthritis Advocate Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for over 30 years has been one of the most challenging yet transformative experiences of my life. From my early days of being diagnosed to navigating treatments, family life, and advocacy, I’ve learned firsthand what it means to live with a chronic…
-
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for over 30 years has been one of the greatest challenges of my life. For the first six years, I tried every available medication, from DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs) to combination therapies, with little to no success. Each attempt to regain control over my body was met with failure. The…
-
Living with a chronic illness like arthritis can deeply influence not just the person diagnosed, but also their family and friends. For those of us with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the challenges extend beyond the physical limitations—it’s a family journey, touching every relationship in subtle and profound ways. This chapter delves into how arthritis impacts family…
-
Hello, dear readers! I wanted to take a moment to check in with everyone who has visited my arthritis blog. Whether you’re new to the site or have been following along for some time, I truly hope that you’ve found moments of inspiration, encouragement, or even just small glimmers of hope as you’ve explored my…
-
Living with severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has shaped the course of my life in profound ways. After years of pain, medical treatments, surgeries, and setbacks, I’ve come out stronger. In this post, I want to share my story—one of overcoming physical challenges, finding the right medical team, and persevering in the face of constant adversity.…