Try, Try, And Try Again
A few weeks ago my rheumatologist and I decided to have me try a different medication. After a few months on Xeljanz, I wanted to…
Try, Try, And Try Again
A few weeks ago my rheumatologist and I decided to have me try a different medication. After a few months on Xeljanz, I wanted to…
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Up, Down, Up, Down
Geez, the roller-coaster! So two weeks ago I felt better than ever. I had several weeks of stronger workouts, running felt great again, and energy…
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Welcome Back!
For the first time in a long time, we’re talking years, I am finally recognizing myself. Life has kicked me down in more ways than…
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Deciding On Surgery
When a chronic condition like rheumatoid arthritis causes joint damage, one of the options is surgery. The damage can cause visible disfigurement to external joints.…
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Hospitality and Media
I’ve never really understood why I love being in radio so much. Actually, I love being in media to be more specific. I couldn’t understand…
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Lessons From Dogs
We had dogs growing up, but they were mostly outside dwellers. I ultimately dreamed of a cuddly creature that curled up with me on the…
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The Selfs
Self-esteem, self confidence, self-respect are all related to how we feel about ourselves. They are thought of as interchangeable, used like synonyms but they are…
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No, But Ok
Today has been productive and I’d prefer to keep in the zone. However, my ache meter has ticked up and up some more as the…
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Give Up
“Just give up!” Many of us, chronic condition or not, have had this thought. With chronic conditions the idea of giving up on the things…
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The Thought of Not
The idea of being dependent on another person is not something a person with a chronic condition wants to think about. However, in reality, it’s…
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