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Pattye Snyder

posted 10/14/2009, comments (0)

Visiting Simba Across the Sea With Joint Replacement Surgery Waiting Back in the States

I awakened this morning to yet another cold and dreary, rainy Fall day and, of course, the "bonus" of my extra pain from arthritis. Early tomorrow I will catch my plane to begin the long flight back to my African home and the volunteer work I will do there for a few months. I will have limited access to a computer, the Internet and even... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/05/2009, comments (2)

Synvisc, African Healers and Other Arthritis Adventures

In about three short weeks, I'll be returning to East Africa to live and work for a few months. I've been there before, of course, and feel like I'm returning to my other home and family in Africa. It's interesting, and incredibly frustrating, that my arthritis seems to always become more active at the most inopportune times -- of... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/26/2009, comments (3)

So You Think You Can Stop Living Because of Arthritis? Think Again!

After spending much of the last three months recovering from more surgeries on my foot due to osteoarthritis, I find that I still tire easily and become frustrated with my lack of energy. I realize that, according to my surgeons, "It just takes time," but I'm not very patient. A few nights ago, I saw something that changed those... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/24/2009, comments (8)

A Practical Guide for Friends of People With Arthritis

At best it was very painful, frustrating, and lonely. I know that the rest of the world tends to continue whether I'm homebound or not, but I suddenly realized (after a prolonged pouting spell), that my friends weren't trying to be mean, they just had no clue what to do! Early March, I had surgeries #7 and #8 due to my... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/23/2009, comments (0)

Wheelchairs & Ice Packs: An Arthritis Survivor’s Guide to Orthopedic Surgeries 2

As I continue to heal from my most recent foot/leg surgeries due to arthritis, I've found many things that make my life a little easier. I attached a small shoulder bag to one arm of my wheelchair and always keep my pain meds in it so they're readily available as needed. I also keep an insulated mug (with a TIGHT fitting lid. I'm SURE... Read more Chevron

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