Learning the Hard Way: Your Teeth and Osteoporosis
I am learning way too much from my mistakes. Let me share about osteoporosis and my teeth
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Diagnosed RA & Fibro ~ Don’t Give Up!
When we get a bad diagnosis, our brain shuts down and we don’t really hear what else the doctor is saying. Here’s some advice from a chronic pain warrior.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Shingles Vaccine
Shingles? Are you serious? Shingles? It started with tenderness around my elbow. I was a bit concerned because allergic reactions tend to start at the elbow for me.
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Osteoporosis ~ Are You at Risk?
October 20 is Osteoporosis Awareness Day. You may not have thought anything about it. But it may be something you should be thinking about. Please read on…
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Diagnosis Knees – Osteoarthritis or RA
The return of chronic pain as I reduced steroids leads to more diagnoses – OA & RA of the knees
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Introduction to My Journey with Chronic Pain.
It’s hard to BE STILL, especially when you are hurting or scared or worried.
What does it take for you to be still?
Fibro and RA ~ Mandy’s Journey with Pain
Mandy’s journey with pain; interview with Bettina Bier
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The Difference Between Osteo and Rheumatoid Arthritis?
We have all heard about “old Arthur” that issue where your joints are hurting and stiff. It keeps you from exercise and even doing much walking. But did you know there are over 100 types of arthritis? Wow! And I’ve only really heard of three of them. #rheumatoidarthritis
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Occipital Nerve Block – What to Expect
I recently had an Occipital Nerve Block done. It can be a bit scary to think about having a long needle stuck into your neck going upward toward your brain stem. I have had about a dozen of these and they are so helpful for me. So… I thought maybe I should explain what it is and share my experience.
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Letters to Friends ~ How Are You Doing Since Your Diagnosis?
It’s time for another Letter to Friends! Right after diagnosis, is probably the best time to share with your friends about fibromyalgia and how it affects you. Mainly because our …
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