It seems like I am scratching my skin every day. From the skin on my scalp to the bottoms of my feet, the itching never seems to go away, and I know I shouldn’t be scratching, but at least I feel like I am trying to solve the problem. When a woman approaches menopause, estrogen […]
Five Steps to Sign a Pain Agreement
I had a doctor’s appointment earlier this month to discuss my medications and the fact that they didn’t seem to be working as well. I was in pain and needed stronger medication. We decided to raise the dosage of the back pain meds I was on and see if that took care of the excess […]
Knee Pain Relief Starts Here
The title of today’s post is Knee Pain Relief Starts Here. According to the World Health Organization, 365 million people live with osteoarthritis; the knee is the most commonly affected joint, followed by the hip and hand. When I was in my 40s, I developed arthritis in my knees. My doctor decided I needed a […]
Bad Dental Habits and Joint Inflammation
I’m not a fan of going to the dentist. I only have limited dental benefits, and every year I need either a root canal or a new crown. That means I pay a pretty penny to get my teeth healthy again, and I can think of better things to spend my money on. I […]
Four Ways to Reduce Your Pain with a Pet
I have certainly had my share of pets over the past 71 years. Growing up, we had a series of dogs, mostly cockapoos. There were more than a few who knew how to tunnel under the backyard gate and end up blocks away. We had a dog named Rex that was always getting empty vegetable […]
Turning Mistakes into Life Lessons
I usually blog about arthritis pain, arthritis aids, diet, and exercise. However, I wanted to write something inspiring today. I have certainly made more than my share of mistakes. It’s embarrassing, you feel like you’re the only one who can’t get it right, and everyone else seems to be gliding along effortlessly while you twist […]
How to Fulfill Your Purpose
I’ve always dreamed of being a writer. Doing something I am passionate about, overseeing my schedule, who wouldn’t like that? My arthritis pain was getting worse, and I needed a job where I could take frequent breaks, get some fresh air, and get away for some “me” time. Unfortunately, I needed to put food on […]
Daily Reflections for Positive Journaling
Writing in a journal relieves stress, and you can write as little or as much as you like. Writing down negative feelings can take a massive weight off your chest, and it is healthier than confronting someone and escalating a fight. Have you ever heard of positive journaling? It differs from traditional journaling because […]
How to Deal With Trigger Thumb
How to deal with trigger thumb? I am trying different methods. The pain starts bothering me in the early to middle of the afternoon. It throbs and I can’t concentrate on what I am doing. I went to physical therapy for a while, but it is noisy and crowded, and you are put on a […]
When Medication Stops Working
When medication stops working. What do you do? I rely on my arthritis medications to give me the best quality of life possible. If I am wracked with pain, I don’t want to participate in the things that I enjoy. In the last two weeks, I have experienced a medication rebound. My pain lasted every […]
