So, in my books Sick Idiot and Chronically Positive, I talk a lot about being a steward of your own health. Being your own best advocate. Being a responsible, compliant, empowered, educated, and diligent patient. Being proactive when it comes to your health. Staying on top of things. But I ask — is it okay … Continue reading
I set off for this summer to be my “summer of hobbies.” My summer even has its own Instagram hashtag, #AshSummerOfHobbies2016! But, I didn’t anticipate RA to get in the way. (This is something I discussed in a recent Arthritis Ashley Facebook Live Chat.) I’m very proud of myself for pushing through, though. RA and … Continue reading
Let’s be honest: no one can be positive all the time. To do so simply wouldn’t be human. I highly doubt that there is one person on this earth who has never been unhappy or felt pessimistic, who is always happy and positive at all times, and without fail. If so, I would like to … Continue reading
This is a Facebook-rant-turned-blog post. I am definitely looking for some feedback/insight on this one, because when it comes to The Great JA vs. RA Debacle, I don’t know what is considered to be the standard, or what is the “proper” and acceptable approach. Even whilst doing research, I seem to encounter different answers on … Continue reading
I haven’t updated this Arthritis Ashley blog in a while (I barely find time to post to my main website abshuck.com and haven’t posted to my entertainment blog Glitzburgh in about a year. Eek!) However, I do want to share some thoughts and updates with all of you, my loyal readers! I’m glad that many … Continue reading
The dichotomy of my husband’s insane level of fitness and my insane level of…well, NOT… has never been more apparent than over the past year when my physical health took a downturn while my hubby Mike was selected to compete on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. It’s been an exciting year and we’ve never been more of … Continue reading
#RouseyRevolution: Dear Ronda Rousey, You will not see me in the boxing ring or an MMA cage. You won’t see me training for hours on end at the gym, or running a marathon, or lifting heavy weights. But, trust me: I know how to fight. I have dealt with several (several meaning over 40) doctor-diagnosed … Continue reading
As a patient with rheumatoid arthritis and several other chronic conditions, I get excited to hear about promising new research, medical advances, and treatment options. One of these new medications that I’ve been hearing about is by Russian pharma company R-Pharm. It’s an IL-6 inhibitor called olokizumab, and it just entered phase III clinical trials. I was lucky … Continue reading
Earn $50 from home: participate in rheumatoid arthritis study: Volunteers who have treated their RA with a biologic (CIMZIA®, HUMIRA®, REMICADE®, etc.) in the last 12 months are needed to participate in an at-home research study. Sign up to help researchers discover new treatments and diagnostics and receive $50 for your time:https://sanguinebio.com/study?RA03 #spon Continue reading
Seeing is believing, or so they say. This is unfortunate for those of us with invisible or hidden illnesses, because if unseen, it is often not to be believed. We expect others to have “faith” when it comes to many things. Faith is believing in something unseen. Why can’t people have faith, then, in those … Continue reading
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