Finding Faith During Times of Chaos

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 4 Comments

I’ve learned something: Illness turns many people away from God. Suffering makes many question their faith. However, these times of chaos and seemingly “ungodly” pain causes others to go the opposite direction, running towards God and embracing their faith with arms wide open. Of course, there are those of you who are agnostics and atheists, … Continue reading →

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This Old Lady Has Arthritis

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

World Arthritis Day is coming up and what better time than now to erase negative stigmas and myths associated with arthritis and rheumatic disease! This image, created by Mariah’s Movers, is meant to showcase that people of ALL ages get arthritis — even kids! It is often associated with the elderly, but that isn’t always … Continue reading →

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Healthline.com: Is Xeljanz a Blessing or a Curse for Rheum Patients?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

A Blessing or a Curse for RA Patients? Xeljanz, approved by the FDA in 2012, is a first-in-class drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis. But is it safe? Check out my latest Healthline article, here => http://www.healthline.com/health-news/xeljanz-blessing-or-curse-for-ra-patients-100414 Continue reading →

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Healthline.com: TLR-5 Could Be the RA Breakthrough Arthritis Patients Have Been Waiting For

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Hallelujah! TLR-5 Could Be the RA Breakthrough Arthritis Patients Have Been Waiting For. What does this mean? Learn more about the recent TLR5-related discovery via my new Healthline.com article that you can read, here. Continue reading →

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Healthline.com: RA & Massage: Go Ahead, Try Massage Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

My second article for Healthline.com is now live. Read on to learn about the Massage Envy Spa & Arthritis Foundation event, Healing Hands for Arthritis, as well as the benefits of massage for rheumatoid arthritis patients. “Go Ahead, Try Massage Therapy for RA” – click here to read it. Do you enjoy massages to help … Continue reading →

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Someday is Now: How to Live Your Life Through Health Struggles

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

I am human. Though I strive to live a positive, beautiful life even with chronic illness, at times I grow weary of always being sick, discouraged by the pain, drained from the fatigue, and down in the dumps because of my general health situation, from an overall standpoint. I get frustrated waiting for my “someday.” … Continue reading →

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Healthline.com: Could Medical Marijuana Ease Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

My first Healthline.com article, “Could Medical Marijuana Ease Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?” is up now. Check it out and feel free to leave a comment and/or share with your friends! You can view it, here. What is your opinion on medical marijuana for arthritis? Continue reading →

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ICYMI: For Pain Patients, the Physical and Emotional Are Intertwined

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

I was quoted in the article, “For Pain Patients, the Physical and Emotional Are Intertwined,” at Healthline.com. You can read the full article, here. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Orange Is The New Black and Chronic Pain: Don’t Be a Prisoner of Your Illness! – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Recently, I began watching the Netflix series, Orange is the New Black, also known as #OITNB. (Yes, I know that I’m late to that party.) I began to relate with some of Piper Chapman’s feelings as she is in jail, though I was unclear why, since I’ve personally not spent any time in a women’s prison. I … Continue reading →

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Chemotherapy and Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 13 Comments

I will admit that I have always been hesitant to describe my rheumatoid arthritis medications as chemo, or “cancer drugs.” Part of this is my aversion to pity; the other part was that, at times, people use the term “chemo” incorrectly when describing their arthritis treatments. Lastly, I’ve always felt that it was a bit … Continue reading →