Living with rheumatoid arthritis as your only diagnosis is challenging enough, but when you add multiple rare comorbidities (or additional diagnoses) it can become...
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Patient Stories, Podcast
Computer Programming, Medical Retirement and the Power of Art: Lessons from Wendy Hawkins
Summary: On Episode 80 of the Arthritis Life Podcast, Wendy Hawkins shares what it was like to grow up in the 1970s and 1980s with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, before...
After running rheumatic disease support groups for almost 3 years, I can confidently say that one of the MOST common sources of stress is: confusion over what we can...
You don't have to face rheumatic disease on your own - Rheum to THRIVE gives you the information and support you need to thrive.
Patient Stories, Podcast
From Confused to Confident with Psoriatic Arthritis: Chef Kate’s Story (Arthritis Life Podcast episode 79)
Summary: Can you imagine working over 15 hour days as a chef, then not being able to comfortably use your hands due to psoriatic arthritis pain? In this episode, Kate...
Patient Stories, Podcast
Loving Your Body through Fitness and Sexual Intimacy: Episode 78, Arthritis Life Podcast
Listen now Summary: Living with chronic illness can make it hard to love your body. In this episode, personal trainer and juvenile idiopathic arthritis warrior Liv...
No one should have to face rheumatic disease on their own – that’s why I created Rheum to THRIVE, an arthritis support group program where you can connect...
Patient Stories, Podcast
Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 30 versus 40: Cheryl’s Story (Episode 77, Arthritis Life Podcast)
Listen Now Summary: In this episode, host and Arthritis Life founder Cheryl compares how rheumatoid arthritis affected her in her twenties to her thirties. Cheryl...
I’m thrilled to announce that the next Arthritis Life Hack Extravaganza, a free virtual event, will be on February 4-5th 2023! Why Celebrate Arthritis Life Hacks...
Patient Stories, Podcast
Riding the Rheumatoid Arthritis Rollercoaster: Methotrexate, Medication Changes and More with Ali DiGiacomo
Listen Now: Summary: On Episode 76 of the Arthritis Life Podcast, Ali DiGiacomo describes the emotional roller coaster she experienced while managing a flare up of...