Not everyone knows what it is like to suddenly one day be told by a doctor you will have chronic pain for probably the rest if your life. I've been blessed with a few painful diagnosis, I say blessed because I know I will help others because of my diagnosis.Osteoarthritis 2010Osteonecrosis 2014Spondylolisthesis 2016Hypothyroidism 2002Rosecea 2017Shock... Continue Reading →
Body Image & Self Esteem With Chronic Pain
Somedays it's really hard to feel good about yourself when your body keeps betraying you. Before your diagnosis, you felt pretty good about your body. Or maybe you’ve always struggled with body acceptance and tended to focus on your self-perceived flaws rather than your beauty. Now your AVN is forcing you to deal with a... Continue Reading →
Easy Gluten Free Bread
So I'm trying to ease up on the gluten just to see how I feel and see if my skin improves Because out of literally nowhere I get diagnosed with rosacea 2 weeks ago and I hate it. Also having a bunch of other pains as well from osteoarthritis,osteonecrosis.I don't know if a person can... Continue Reading →
Various Relaxation Techniques
See full Disclaimer at bottom of the postHere is a partial DisclaimerUsage Policy•The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. By using the website you are participating at your own risk. With so much stress that comes with having a chronic condition and the world we live in is full of several... Continue Reading →
Body Betrayal: How to Find Gratitude and Happiness While Coping w/ Chronic Pain or Illness
This disease called Avascular Necrosis is a terrible one especially when your dealing with multifocal avn. I am grateful to only have it in one jointAll chronic conditions that change our life and lifestyle suck and if we're not careful depression could easily take over and we lose sight of the beautiful spiritual being we... Continue Reading →
Atomic Blonde
Diary of The Atomic Blonde Osteoarthritis and Osteonecrosis Flare I've been managing my osteoarthritis symptoms well and managing the osteonecrosis pain and try doing all the right things to stay healthy, but one day I wake up and feel like it was all for nothing. My joints ache bad , the worst I can remember... Continue Reading →
~Health  Awards ~ Advocate NomineeÂ
I was notified about a month ago I was nominated for a few awards in a few categories for awareness I vowed when diagnosed with avn /on I would never want anyone to feel as alone and scared as I did in 2014. https://awards.wegohealth.com/nominees/12801My Ortho who diagnosed me really never took the time to even explain to... Continue Reading →
Fiber and Fake FiberÂ
Fake Fiber is not the same as real Fiber. In fact it could be making you fat We are supposed to have 25b grams of Fiber a day. I know it's hard but we need fiber. The benefits of being regular , a high-fiber diet can also reduce the risk of stroke, hypertension, and heart... Continue Reading →

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