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I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was fourteen, at the time I was in eighth grade. This was a life-changing...
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I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis when I was fourteen, at the time I was in eighth grade. This was a life-changing...
Embracing Telehealth: What to Consider in Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Telehealth quickly gained popularity during the COVID-19...
When I was fourteen years old I was playing a game of baseball like I’ve been doing for the last 10 years. In that game specifically,...
Bugs Bunny was blunt when greeting a friend or a stranger. It is probably not how you speak with your healthcare providers, but it makes...
Travelling with my family, we always went at a slower pace; like me, my mother has debilitating illnesses. My brother and father were...
When suffering from chronic pain for several years without relief, the last possible thing you want to hear is that “maybe it is all in...
One of my biggest pet peeves is when people make assumptions about me, whether it be my actions, thoughts, feelings or beliefs. In the...
It's 5:00 a.m. and your body is blaring its alarm, forcing you up for the day. Painsomnia has unfortunately befriended you yet again,...
One of the highlights of my work day is meeting with my patients and getting an update on what's happened in their world since they last...
"Sorry, but could you help me carry my bag?" "I feel bad, but do you mind if we sit down for a few minutes?" "Um, this is awkward, but...
Living with arthritis can be quite the rollercoaster ride, and we’ve experienced our fair share of ups and downs since my diagnosis. At...
Dear Younger Self or anyone Newly Diagnosed, I’m not going to lie, living with arthritis is not fun and it can be hard. However, even if...