There’s Always Rheum to Be Social! Online Support for Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

Many folks with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, myositis, and other related rheumatic conditions may have a hard time getting “out and about” to socialize. Friendships and relationships may take a toll; some are unable to work or attend school any longer. So, to avoid the isolation, loneliness, and depression that can often come with a disability … Continue reading →

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PHOTOS: NASCAR driver & JA Survivor Todd Peck wants you to know, Kids Get Arthritis, Too! – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

The Juvenile Arthritis Conference boasts a lot of cool events and activities, but this goes a step above and beyond! NASCAR driver Todd Peck, who lives with Juvenile Arthritis himself, attended the JA Conference and was kind enough to get photos with some fellow JA kids and teens. Additionally, he and his team had his … Continue reading →

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The Juvenile Arthritis Conference is Underway! by Ashley Boynes-Shuck

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Arthritis is Unacceptable….and Juvenile Arthritis is even more Unacceptable! Did you know that Kids Get Arthritis, Too? Every year, the Arthritis Foundation organizes a national Juvenile Arthritis Conference during the month of July, which is JA Awareness Month. Over 300,000 children in the United States live with a form of Juvenile Arthritis, and it is … Continue reading →

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Romance and Arthritis by Ashley Boynes

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

Have you seen the psoriasis commercial where the girl is self-conscious about going on a date because of her condition? It isn’t just psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis that can make people feel this way. In fact, most chronic illnesses can affect relationships, romance, and the social life and self-esteem of the patient. How do you … Continue reading →

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: How Is RA Diagnosed? – Ashley Boynes

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

As you may know, there are many varying forms of arthritis. Sometimes, it is even hard for doctors to figure out which one you may have! Is it Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis? Lupus? Sjogren’s Syndrome? Ankylosing Spondylitis? Fibromyalgia? The American College of Rheumatology has a set of guidelines that doctors/rheumatologists are to follow when making … Continue reading →

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Yoga and Arthritis – Some Facts and Some Testimonies – by Ashley Boynes

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

I have taken traditional yoga classes, read up on chair yoga, and am about to embark upon the adventure of bikram hot yoga, and so I wanted to first do some research and find out how beneficial yoga really is for arthritis. Of course, the first step for me – and for any of you … Continue reading →

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In a Perfect World – A Life Without Illness: What Would You Do? – by Ashley Boynes

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 2 Comments

Today there was a “trending topic” on Twitter that simply said, “Serious Question” and provoked users to ask their followers a serious question to answer. I thought about what I’d like to hear from my “tweeps” – especially those who are chronically ill or disabled – and the question I decided to pose was, “We … Continue reading →

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Drug-Induced Lupus – What Is It, and Who Can Get It? – by Ashley Boynes

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 3 Comments

Recently, I was told that I likely have a form of lupus called “drug induced lupus” or DIL for short. If you had asked me a couple of months ago, I would have had no idea that this existed – but it unfortunately does. I knew about discoid lupus, which mostly affects the skin, and … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia Awareness – by Ashley Boynes

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • Leave a comment

Fibromyalgia is a pain. Literally. Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day and this is definitely a condition that needs more awareness surrounding it. Although it isn’t technically a form of arthritis, it is a related condition and shares many overlapping symptoms with various forms of arthritis and rheumatic disease. Fibromyalgia – a chronic pain condition also … Continue reading →

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What’s In a Name? Distinguishing Rheumatoid Arthritis from Osteoarthritis

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Arthritis Ashley • 1 Comment

What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, right? But, sometimes, what certain things, situations, or ailments are called can lead to confusion. I recently heard of someone naming their pet cat, “Dog.” Funny, but confusing. So is the term, “rheumatoid arthritis.” The word arthritis (literally meaning, “joint inflammation) … Continue reading →