The website and blog is growing – at a crazy rate. The last two weeks have brought double the visitors per week as the previous fortnight and it’s a trend that keeps repeating since the turn of the year. As with all things, this means in time the upkeep grows – whether that’s hosting, email…
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My top 7 tips for those newly diagnosed with arthritis
Any new diagnosis requires a period of adjustment, time to come to terms with the implications and a good support network around you – however, arthritis is particularly challenging. The chances are it’s a condition you have to manage for the rest of your life, dealing with pain along with potential mobility issues and any…
It’s ok to be not ok
It’s a tough time of year for a lot of people behind all the celebrations and cheer. Family and financial pressures can be at their highest point of the year and if you are struggling with low mood, depression or anxiety the thought alone of all the social commitments, gatherings, work do’s and getting the…
My Top 5 personal tips to minimising Arthritis flares
Somebody recently asked me what triggers my condition and what do I do to stay fit and active. Although a lot of the paths our chronic diseases take are beyond our control, it did make me think about those little things we all do to try and avoid additional issues or spikes in symptoms. Therefore,…
Looking for users of CBD Oil and research sources
CBD Oil is probably one of the most talked about treatments by patients in arthritis and rheumatology circles right now. Its everywhere and even trusted high street brands such as Holland and Barrett are selling it. However, I personally have no experience of it. For no obvious reason other than I probably put it in…
Calling all Rheumatology Bloggers, Champions, Healthcare Professionals and Charities
Its early days for this blog and what I’m trying to achieve with this social media project but I am passionate and determined for it to be a success (it’s one of the positives from how my disability has shaped me). How I measure that? If it helps someone in a similar position and battlehardened…
