Living With Osteonecrosis: My Story & Why I Advocate Today is Rare Disease Awareness Day, and for me, this is deeply personal. I live with osteonecrosis in my knee — a condition that changed the entire course of my life. But my journey with chronic pain didn’t start there. I was first diagnosed with osteoarthritis... Continue Reading →
November 29: Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis) Awareness Day Shining a Light on a Silent but Life-Changing Bone Disease Every year, November 29 marks Osteonecrosis Awareness Day—a day dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the millions of people worldwide living with osteonecrosis, also known as avascular necrosis (AVN). Osteonecrosis is a painful, progressive condition where bone tissue... Continue Reading →
I share a small fraction of my journey and efforts to raise awareness for osteonecrosis and osteoarthritis as a guest on Cheryl Crow’s *Arthritis Life* podcast.
Living with chronic pain.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of making a difference. As an advocate and facilitator of a couple arthritis connect groups, I’ve seen firsthand how our voices can impact change. And the best part? You can be a part of this, too! You can run a group, or be a co facilitator. If you like... Continue Reading →
Exploring Regenerative Injections for Osteoarthritis and Osteonecrosis: Stem Cells, PRP, and A2M As the search for effective treatments for osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis continues, regenerative medicine options like stem cell injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and A2M injections are gaining popularity. These therapies aim to repair damaged tissues, reduce pain, and improve joint function naturally. If you're... Continue Reading →
Not All Disabilities Are Visible As we celebrate Arthritis Awareness Month this May, it’s a powerful reminder to look beyond the surface and understand that not all disabilities are visible. People often say, “You don’t look sick,” or question why someone is parking in a handicap spot. These comments stem from a lack of awareness... Continue Reading →
Navigating #QuittersDay with Arthritis As we approach January 10th, a startling statistic looms large: an estimated 88% of people abandon their New Year's resolutions by this date. Dubbed #QuittersDay, it serves as a reminder that many of us face obstacles that often feel insurmountable, particularly those who live with arthritis or chronic pain. The struggle... Continue Reading →
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