If you live with osteoarthritis or chronic joint pain, saying โyesโ to an invitation isnโt as simple as checking your calendar. Itโs a full-body calculationโone that most people never see. Before I commit to going anywhere, my mind starts running through a checklist. What will the weather be like?Too much heat can flare inflammation. Cold... Continue Reading →
My Journey with Bone and Joint Issues: Finding Relief Through PRP Therapy Hi everyone! I've been living with several of bone and joint issues for quite some time now. Many of you know that I struggle with osteoarthritis in my feet, knees, spine, and hands, and bilateral par fractures and a slipped spine called spondylolisthesis... Continue Reading →
As November 29 approaches, I find myself reflecting on my personal journey with Osteonecrosis, a condition that stemmed from a medial meniscus tear, osteoarthritis in my hands, and back spondylolisthesis in my L5 S1. Osteonecrosis is the condition that has had a profound impact on my life, and it's a day that deserves recognition and... Continue Reading →
Moving has always been a daunting task, but when you're in your 60s and dealing with chronic pain, it takes on a whole new level of complexity. I'd like to share my personal experience of relocating over 1000 miles while grappling with arthritis and chronic pain. It's a journey filled with challenges, frustrations, and moments... Continue Reading →
As someone who lives with chronic pain, I know how frustrating and debilitating it can be. I recently went back to work and my joint pain has increased tenfold. It feels like there's a tourniquet wrapped around my leg, cutting off circulation to the leg with osteonecrosis. This makes it difficult to move around and... Continue Reading →
I had back pain off and on for about 14 years, doctors usually thought I was too young for such intense pain, one doctor accused me of being a pill seeker. I was so frustrated I reported him to the local hospital administrator. I also fired a couple doctors because they acted as if I... Continue Reading →
The start of the year is a great time to set your health goals for the year ahead. If you have arthritis, your daily life can be impacted by the pain, swelling, and discomfort in your joints that often results from this condition. However, itโs important to be proactive and take steps to ensure that... Continue Reading →
This is a really good app, itโs new released by the arthritis foundation just a couple weeks ago. Itโs a great way to connect with others that understand what itโs like to live with pain. It provides tips to help ease the stress and anxiety that come with chronic pain. Discusses various treatments from diet... Continue Reading →
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