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Arthritis Life

Cheryl is an occupational therapist with Rheumatoid Arthritis and offers a wealth of information on how to live daily life with RA. She also hosts Rheum to Thrive, a support group for people living with RA.

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Empowering Intimacy: Navigating Sexuality with Disabilities

I was recently talking to a loved one and was surprised by their sincere curiosity about my sexuality. This loved one knows how difficult my life has been struggling with the physical challenges...

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ASMR as a Pain Reliever for Rheumatoid Arthritis

While many know ASMR for its ability to induce tingling sensations and relaxation, its potential as a pain reliever, sleep aid, and anxiety reducer for RA patients is often overlooked...

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Your RA Starter Pack

If you're just beginning your RA journey, there are some products that I would argue you absolutely need. You'll need them because even though they won't take away your pain or symptoms, they will...

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Flare Survival Guide: What I Do At The Start Of A Flare

I've got to give my husband credit for this entire post. You see, I'm a Taurus: lazy at heart, not much of a planner, carefree to the point of self-sabotage. Thankfully, I married a Virgo moon...

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4 Ways to Simplify Your Life in a Flare

It's week two of a horrible flare. You're sleep deprived and feel like a shell of your normal self. There are some things that just don't matter when you're in survival mode, but they aren't always...

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4 Ways to Effectively Communicate with Your Doctor

I've dealt with social anxiety for most of my life. When I started seeing a rheumatologist regularly, I struggled to effectively communicate. I was afraid of talking too much, saying the wrong...

Trying to explain what you're going through can be a headache.

These free resources are available to print and share so the people in your life can better understand and support you.

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A mockup of two Flare Family resource print outs. One print is titled "how a rheumatoid arthritis flare works" and the other is titled "what does RA pain feel like"

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