Nine years ago: I remember the day my rheumatologist recommended that I begin taking a biologic drug. I freaked out. I felt like it meant that my disease was getting so bad that I had no choice. I knew little about biologic drugs and thought it was a "last resort". This was before I knew... Continue Reading →
I've written previously on this topic. I became a patient advocate in 2009. From that point, I began to learn the ins and outs of insurance, medicine, pharmaceutical companies, doctors, etc. I previously had no interest in learning about these things, but like most people with chronic illness, I learned thatI had no choice. Prior... Continue Reading →
I am proud to participate in the 2nd Annual RA Blog week. m When I was 14 years old, I woke up one morning and my knee hurt. Hurt to walk, hurt to bend, and even ached when I was sitting down. Funny thing was that I didn’t have an accident, I didn’t bang it.... Continue Reading →
It took me almost 20 years to get a diagnosis. My symptoms started at age 14 and came and went throughout my teens and 20's. Finally, in my 30's, the symptoms stayed and completely debilitated me. Most of the time, autoimmune arthritis diseases are chronic yet invisible diseases. There is always the phrase "But you don't... Continue Reading →
This blog was nominated for Wego Health Activist Award this year. I was also nominated for "Best Kept Secret"...shhhh! lol Wego is a fabulous organization that links health care advocates with patients via social media. They have an annual award ceremony to honor "Health Activists who enrich the lives of others by sharing their experience,... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I learned about the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) event called "Advocates for Arthritis". The ACR ask people from all over the US who live with arthritis to apply to attend the event held in Washington DC. It is an "annual event that brings together rheumatology professionals and patients to advocate on... Continue Reading →
There is a new clothing craze that is popping up on social media called LuLaRoe . I admit in the beginning, I was not liking the crazy patterns. I knew the leggings were fabulous, but I doubted everything else. A friend got me to join her online party and well....I went CARAAAZEEEEEE seeing the clothes for... Continue Reading →
As My Joints Turn: My Autoimmune Soap Opera has officially moved to WordPress. Blogger has been a great host for many years, but I've decided to make some changes. All posts and comments are now located here. I will be shutting down the blogger site soon. I can now be found at: asmyjointsturn.wordpress.com A new... Continue Reading →
Years ago, when trying to come up with an online name, I chose Lolabellaquin. It's a combination of my pet's names (at the time). I'm often called Lola instead of my real name as a result, which is fine by me. Lola was my first cat, my queen, my heart and I have written about... Continue Reading →
After 22 years with the same insurance, my company recently switched to a more cost effective program. By reputation, it's a great insurance. It's the same insurance I had as a child but with the changing times, and my jaded experience I was expecting the worst. So far, I'm grandfathered in with my Tier III... Continue Reading →
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