Thoughts & Updates from Arthritis Ashley

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

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 →

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When Celebrities Do Good: Thank You, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Robin Roberts!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Lately, I’ve been thinking about celebrities who use their fame for good. Sure, there are tons of recent examples: Beyonce is aiming to start a vegan revolution, Paula Abdul has worked tirelessly for pain causes and lupus organizations, the Kardashian and Jenner families have opened the eyes of many to transgender issues, and actress … Continue reading →

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Get My Book Sick Idiot: On Sale Now!

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

The time has come: Sick Idiot has arrived! You can now order my funny-yet-inspiring nonfiction health memoir, Sick Idiot, in paperback! Chapter titles include: “That Time I Cried On The Pitcher’s Mound and Saw My Grandma’s Doctor” “That Time I Was a Cheerleader … With Arthritis … On A Hit-List” “That Time I Had a … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa: A Christmas Poem from a Patient

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

Dear Santa, Please make my wish come true. It’s a tall order, but I believe in you. Christmas miracles, they happen, right? If so, can you make me feel alright? I can do without glittery diamonds or wealth, I can even go without an Elf on the Shelf, All I want, Santa, is really my … Continue reading →

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Rheuminders

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

I started a new project on Facebook and Instagram called the Ultimate You Rheuminders Series (brought to you by Arthritis Ashley!) These share-able messages are little snippets of advice, positivity, or empowerment for patients living with RA and other debilitating illnesses — but they can also apply to anyone from someone living with chronic pain, … Continue reading →

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Healthline.com: On World Arthritis Day, Patients and Caregivers Come Together

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

World Arthritis Day was celebrated across the world on October 12th, 2014. Read more about World Arthritis Day and the various initiatives surrounding this special day, here: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/world-arthritis-day-101214 Patients and caregivers of all ages and ethnicities came together to advocate for the 100+ conditions listed under the umbrella term, “arthritis.” Learn more. 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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Don’t Bench Yourself: An Inspiring Juvenile Arthritis Story by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Arthritis Ashley • 6 Comments

Today, I spoke at an Arthritis Foundation Juvenile Arthritis Family Day event in my area. I wanted to share the text of my speech with you all below. I will have videos and photos at a later time, to share on my arthritis Facebook page. Enjoy, and feel free to leave a comment letting me know … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Juvenile Arthritis Conference – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

#‎KidsGetArthritisToo‬ – It’s Juvenile Arthritis Conference time! There is currently a live Instagram feed on the JA conference page on arthritis.org up now. Any photo uploaded to Instagram with the hash tag #kidsgetarthritistoo will be shown on this feed. Sessions on Friday and Saturday will be live streamed onwww.arthritis.org/jaconf. The sessions that will be … Continue reading →

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Education and JA: Get the Facts on 504 Plans and Juvenile Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

Every child has unique and specific needs when it comes to their education — but children with conditions such as juvenile arthritis may have an even more difficult time at school. Whether it is carrying loaded backpacks or heavy books, having trouble participating in gym class, missing school altogether, or sitting for extended periods of … Continue reading →