How to Make an Arthritis Friendly Home
Episode at a glanceOccupational therapy (OT): Why Lindsay became an OT, and Lindsay & Cheryl’s definitions of the profession. (1:00-6:00)Things to think about when accessing a home when you have arthr...
19 Okt 20211h 18min
The Wounded Healer: Unity’s Story
Episode at a glanceFull transcript and additional notes available at the Arthritis Life website here.1:00 - 7:30 Unity’s shares her diagnosis story at 15 months old and details her young childhood exp...
11 Okt 202150min
What’s it like to be on Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis or Psoriatic Arthritis?
In this episode, eight women share their journeys with methotrexate as of July 2020. You can hear an update from Jo, Ananthi and Paulina from October 2021 in episode 58.Episode at a glanceIntroduction...
21 Sep 20211h 37min
Grace's Rheumatoid Arthritis Story
Episode at a glanceGrace’s introduction & diagnosis story (3:22 - 9:00)Grace’s experience with pregnancy remission and a postpartum flare up (9:21 - 15:00)What has helped Grace cope mentally and emoti...
8 Sep 202138min
Three Ways I Manage Stress with Chronic Illness
Episode at a glanceIntroduction & definition of terms:What is stress, pain versus suffering, statistics on mental health and arthritis, common causes of stress with chronic illness (1:30 - 12:00)Cogni...
1 Sep 202147min
Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Three Continents: Maria's Story
Episode at a glanceArt and arthritis: Maria shares how she participates in artistic hobbies like photography and artwork despite hand pain from rheumatoid arthritisDiagnosis journey: Maria’s diagnosis...
15 Aug 202157min
“I’m not Hysterical, I’m Sick:” Kim's Story of Medical Gaslighting and More
Even after getting diagnosed with bi-lateral pulmonary emboli, a necrotizing lung nodule and periodic paralysis, Kim was repeatedly dismissed as being “hysterical,” “just anxious” and having “nothing ...
4 Aug 20211h 17min
What’s it like to grow up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Suruthi’s Journey
Episode at a glance:Suruthi’s diagnosis story of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) at age 3What it was like to be a small child with hip displasia and JIA, unable to walk for long periods of time, i...
20 Jul 202152min
