Refusing "Retirement" Despite Osteoarthritis Challenges

By Pattye Snyder, Health Guide Friday, March 09, 2012
Many of our readers are aware that I left my work in East Africa early this year and returned to the U.S. in hopes of finding medical help for the incredible pain in my low back. At times, the pain became totally unbearable and I was almost unable to walk (I'm sure that sounds familiar to many)! So f...
3/ 9/12 3:38pm

Your story is so compelling Pattye! Since my passion is helping people stay healthy naturally, it's a joy to read stories from those who have health challenges be able to continue doing the things that have become a passion for them!  

Pattye Snyder, Health Guide
3/10/12 7:59pm

Dear EthelJ---thank you so much for the "atta girl"---as you well know, we all need positive feedback (it particularly helps when the receiver is in the midst of major challenges with pain), but I refuse to give up---Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pattye

3/11/12 9:59am

Osteoarthritis is a very challeging position. Removing obstacles like chemicals in household products and personal care items may take some of the burden off of the p[ain from the condition for those who are suffering. 

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By Pattye Snyder, Health Guide— Last Modified: 03/11/12, First Published: 03/09/12