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Lene Andersen on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, October 17 2012
Six months ago, I faced reality: my debt had become unmanageable. Having a chronic illness and disability is expensive – some of my meds are covered, but some aren’t and don't get me started on how expensive it is to repair a power wheelchair. After years of juggling my finances, all the balls were crashing to the floor. Paying bills... Read more
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Lene Andersen on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, October 10 2012
You are not alone. All over the world, millions of people live with arthritis. This Friday, October 12, is World Arthritis Day – a time for all of us to get together and make our voices heard.
An Introduction to World Arthritis Day
World Arthritis Day is celebrated every year on October 12. It was created in 1996 as an awareness... Read more
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning and everywhere I go, squirrels are busy foraging and burying their treasures. There's no doubt about it, fall has arrived. This time of year is one of my favorites. Although there's a bit of nip in the wind, the weather is still nice enough that you don't have to get out the parka and wool socks yet. It... Read more
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Lene Andersen on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, September 25 2012
One of the most frustrating aspects of living with RA and chronic pain is the unpredictable nature of these conditions. Keeping track of your symptoms, activities, triggers and treatment can help you identify patterns. Knowing what makes your symptoms worse or better is important when you live with a chronic condition. I often recommend to our... Read more
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Lene Andersen on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, September 19 2012
You have the right to effective pain management. In fact, two years ago, the International Pain Summit in Montréal declared that it is a human right for all people to have access to pain management. In reality, many do not.
The Myths of Addiction and Pain Management
There is a myth in our society that taking painkillers means... Read more
