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Key Health Numbers to Know If You Have Gout
Gout isn’t a condition where you want to simply “wait and see how it goes.” Tracking key health metrics will help prevent severe bouts of pain and inflammation. On the other hand, ignoring them could...
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Keep Complaining: Avoiding Toxic Positivity and Being Our Authentic Selves
“Sorry, I shouldn’t be complaining.” This is something I’ve said many times, and I’ve also heard it in some iteration or another from many friends. Our culture tells us to be positive — keep smiling,...
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How I Handle Traveling with Rheumatoid Arthritis
I remember the first time I was to travel with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I emailed and asked my rheumatologist if I could travel. I did not know if I could bring my medications or if there would be...
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Meal Prepping: A Game-Changer When Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Credit: Eileen Davidson Meal prepping can be an excellent strategy to promote healthy eating, save time, and alleviate pain and fatigue associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Especially during...
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Navigating a Beauty Routine with Arthritis
Credit: Eileen Davidson Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can pose challenges in various aspects of daily life, including with our beauty routines. Before my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, I...
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Navigating Life with Chronic Illness: 13 Lessons Learned
Credit: Eileen Davidson On April 8th, 2015, my life took an irrevocably turn upon receiving a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, the pain I experienced didn’t start at that moment; I had...
View ArticleMindfulness: It’s Not (Just) Meditation!
When you see or hear the word mindfulness, what do you visualize? If your mind instantly pictures someone sitting in a dimly lit room meditating, you’re not alone. There is a widespread myth about...
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The Healing Power of Gardening with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gardening brings me joy and helps me live a more fulfilling life while living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When I tell people I garden, it’s met with various responses. Some are impressed, some are...
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Addressing Ableism and Arthritis
Ableism is a form of discrimination that is often less discussed but equally important as sexism, racism, homophobia, and other widespread prejudices. It involves the systematic discrimination,...
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A Patient’s Experience with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Basal...
Daily tasks had become unbearable due to the pain and weakness in my left hand. I struggled to hold a plate with one hand or to cut food with a knife. Simple activities like getting dressed or...
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Navigating Chronic Illness: The Power of Shared Decision-Making
If you’re living with a chronic illness, like me, then you’ve likely made a lot of health care-related decisions before, during, and after your medical appointments. As a family nurse practitioner...
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Beyond Burnout: A New Chapter in Disability Advocacy
Learn more about our FREE COVID-19 Patient Support Program for chronic illness patients and their loved ones. A year ago, I told a friend, “I’m so tired.” She responded, “You’ve been doing this a long...
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What Are Lupus Symptoms — and How Do They Differ From Other Autoimmune Diseases?
Credit: Tatiana Ayazo If you Google “lupus symptoms,” it can be easy to fall down a rabbit hole. After all, this condition is notoriously difficult to diagnose and may include many symptoms that...
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Understanding and Managing Pain from Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects millions worldwide, characterized by degeneration and loss of cartilage, joint inflammation, and bone remodeling. This condition not only...
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Parenting Lessons I Learned from Chronic Illness
When I was younger and would think about myself as a mother someday, I’d imagine myself as the “fun mom” on my hands and knees playing with the kids, as the “involved mom” volunteering in the...
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Tips for Managing Pain After Knee Surgery
If you and your doctor agree that surgery is the right choice for your knee osteoarthritis (OA), it’s important to know what comes next. The good news: You can manage it by following a few simple...
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Getting Your Home Ready for Artificial Knee Replacement Surgery
Recovering from artificial knee replacement surgery begins before you even leave for the hospital. It’s about creating a safe, convenient space for when you return and working with family and friends...
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Preventing Infections Before and After Knee Surgery
Infections are a concern before and after knee surgery, but don’t worry – with some simple steps, you can minimize the risk and ensure a smoother recovery journey. Let’s explore how you can protect...
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Staying Active with Knee Osteoarthritis: Pre- and Post-Surgery Tips
Living with knee osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, especially when it comes to staying active before and after surgery. It’s important to keep moving to help your joints stay flexible and your...
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Seeing Myself as a Whole
“It’s almost like they’re connected,” my psychiatrist says with a playful smile. We had been talking about my depression symptoms and how they seemed to improve as my physical health got better. Or...
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