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Lene Andersen

posted 03/11/2009, comments (47)

Predictably Unpredictable

The other day, someone asked me why I couldn't seem to learn to work within my limits, despite knowing that doing too much inevitably leads to needing to sit still for several days healing. For once I didn't joke, but honestly told them it was because of the dread. Dread is the undertow in my life. Dread that my rheumatoid arthritis is... Read more Chevron

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Lene Andersen

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posted 08/13/2008, comments (6)

Patient Identity & Why I Don't Have One

Lately, on my travels through the Internet, I've noticed a new term being used on health information sites -- including this one (look at me biting the hand that feeds me!) -- and it's been percolating in the back of my mind, making scritching sounds like nails on a blackboard. The term is "Patient Identity." I'm still jolted by those two words,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (4)

Following the Creed

The Olympics are starting in a few days and I've been of two minds about whether to watch the Games. On the one hand, there is joy to be found in watching people bursting with health and ability going full-throttle for the Olympic motto of Citius, Altius, Fortius (faster, higher, stronger). On the other hand, when you have RA and live with pain... Read more Chevron

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