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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life

@arthritischeryl.bsky.social

❤️ RA patient and Occupational Therapist helping others live life to the fullest *with* arthritis. 🎤 Arthritis Life Podcast ❤️ Rheum to THRIVE: evidence based self management & support program. https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2w ago

Thank you so much for highlighting the importance of disability accessibility at rheum conferences! It was a pleasure to collaborate with the other co-authors on this article. @rheumcat.bsky.social @kristenyoung.bsky.social @alisonbays.bsky.social @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social @ihakkarinen.bsky.social

The Journal of Rheumatology @jrheumatol.bsky.social · 2w ago

Panorama Improving Accessibility in Rheumatology Conferences: A Multidisciplinary Perspective 📖 doi.org/10.3899/jrhe... @rheumcat.bsky.social @kristenyoung.bsky.social @alisonbays.bsky.social @ninacarsonpt.bsky.social @arthritischeryl.bsky.social @ihakkarinen.bsky.social #Accessibility

Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Where are my fellow chronically ill readers at? @lodrinkswater.bsky.social’s new book is a powerful, poetic exploration of chronic illness that reflects on the connections between the body and the planet, and what it means to live with uncertainty. arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2026/04/21/b...

Book Review: Body Weather: Notes on Chronic Illness in the Anthropocene - Arthritis Life

By Lorraine BoissinaultRating: ★★★★★Link to purchase the book Overview “Body Weather” is a powerful, poetic exploration of chronic illness that reflects on the connections between the body and the pla...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · last yr.

Bravo to Rare Beauty for making accessibility a priority, not an afterthought - I'm obsessed with the ingeniously designed Rare Beauty Perfume bottle, here's my review as an occupational therapist living with rheumatoid arthritis! #RareBeauty arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/08/15/r...

Rare Beauty Perfume - Review of this Ingeniously Designed, Accessible Bottle! - Arthritis Life

Crying over perfume bottle design wasn’t on my bingo card for 2025 but here we are! This is my take on the ingeniously designed Rare Beauty perfume bottle, as a rheumatoid arthritis patient and occupa...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · last yr.

A picture is worth a thousand words - if you live with a chronic, invisible illness like rheumatoid arthritis, it can be hard to communicate the severity of it when you "don't look sick." I hope my "invisible illness photoshoot" helps! #Rheum arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/06/10/m...

My Invisible Illness Photoshoot for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Arthritis Life

In 2018, I teamed up with photographer @jesskeenerphoto to create an Invisible Illness Photoshoot – click through the slideshow above to see all ten images. I was inspired by a photo I had seen on Ins...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · last yr.

I created the Rheum to THRIVE self-management and support program 5 years ago - it's been incredible to see so many people with rheumatoid arthritis & similar go from lost, alone and overwhelmed to confident and supported! Hear their stories: arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/06/06/r...

Redefining Thriving: Celebrating 5 Years of Rheum to THRIVE - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: ave you ever wished you had a community of people supporting you, who just “get it?”  On the five year anniversary of Rheum to THRIVE, members of Cheryl’s program share...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · last yr.

Ever been told “you’re too young to have arthritis”? Or heard that cracking your knuckles causes it? 😑 Check out ep 2 of Rheumer Has it where @chroniceileen.bsky.social & I bust the biggest myths about inflammatory arthritis. arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/05/29/r...

Rheumer Has it: Arthritis Myths, Stigmas, and Misconceptions - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: If you’ve ever been told you’re “too young to have arthritis,” this episode is for you! Co-hosts Cheryl & Eileen, both of whom live with rheumatoid arthritis, discuss m...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · last yr.

Check out our first episode! arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/05/15/i...

Introducing Rheumer Has It: Busting Myths and Highlighting Evidence for Rheumatic Diseases - Arthritis Life

Episode 1: Rheumer Has It, Episode 169 – Arthritis Life Podcast Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: Welcome to the very first episode of Rheumer Has It! Hosts Cheryl and Eileen kick things off by sharing ...

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Chronic Eileen@chroniceileen.bsky.social · last yr.

Rheum-Mates unite! Chronic Eileen and @arthritischeryl.bsky.social have teamed up to bring you Rheumer Has It, a groundbreaking podcast that tackles myths, highlights the latest research, and delivers real hope for thriving with rheumatic disease. First episode out on the 15th

Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · last yr.

Transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology can be challenging - on my latest episode, I discuss ways to make this change smoother with Dr. Thomason from University of Washington Rheumatology @uwmedicine.bsky.social ! #Rheum #ArthritisLife arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/04/17/n...

Navigating the Shift: From Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology with Dr. Jenna Thomason - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: Getting diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in your teens or early 20s comes with a whirlwind of changes—and one of the biggest is shifting from pediatric to adult rh...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · last yr.

One of the most interesting questions I get asked is: "Aren't you scared / sad about being on medications for RA the rest of your life?" Honestly, the answer is not complicated - I feel OK to positive about the medications because they work! #Rheum arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/04/16/w...

Why am I OK with Being on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications for the Rest of my Life? - Arthritis Life

“I don’t want to be on meds forever—how are you so okay with it?” When I first started posting injection videos, this question came up a lot. Honestly? After taking RA meds for over two decades, they’...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

15 years after I first volunteered at an Arthritis Foundation family camp for kids with #JuvenileIdiopathicArthritis, I finally attended the Pathways Conference, where the mission/vision of the Foundation & volunteers are celebrated! Highlights ⬇️ arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/04/04/h...

Highlights from Arthritis Foundation Pathways 2025 Conference! - Arthritis Life

After 15+ years of volunteering with the Arthritis Foundation, I finally made it to my first Pathways Conference—and WOW, what an unforgettable weekend in Chicago! 💙✨ Connecting with my arthritis comm...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

The other day, someone in my support group asked if I could do a webinar just for friends and family of people with arthritis —so they can learn about RA, ask questions, and better understand how to support us. What do you think about this idea? arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/03/25/s...

Should I do an "arthritis 101" webinar for friends and family members of people with RA? - Arthritis Life

The other day in one of my Rheum to THRIVE support group meetings, someone shared an amazing idea: “Cheryl, I wish you could talk to my friends and family about RA so they could really ‘get it!’ You’v...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

“When Alice was diagnosed with #rheumatoidarthritis, she feared it might take away the things she loved most—especially music. In this episode of The Arthritis Life Podcast, she and Cheryl discuss how she’s adapted over the years” - listen now! arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/03/06/f...

Finding Music Again with RA and Sjogrens: Alice’s Story - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: When Alice was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, she feared it might take away the things she loved most—especially music. In this episode of The Arthritis Life Podc...

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Rheum Cat@rheumcat.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Swiftie article from The Rheumatologist is out! Featuring my oomfs @nartherheumie.bsky.social @laceyfeigl.bsky.social @arthritischeryl.bsky.social www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/rheu...

Rheum After 5: Embracing Their Inner Swiftie - The Rheumatologist

Dr. Jean Liew Favorite album: “It used to be 1989, then folklore; now it’s The Tortured Poets Department.” Many people know Jean Liew, MD, MS, as a respected rheumatologist and a dedicated researcher....

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

Thank you @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social for sharing your ankylosing spondylitis and inflammatory bowel disease journey, and how your experience as a mom inspired your wonderful children's book, "Kenzie's Little Tree!" Check it out: arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/02/13/t...

The Power of Creativity and Storytelling in Alison’s Chronic Illness Journey - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: On episode 157 of The Arthritis Life Podcast, Alison shares her ups and downs of living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) as a mom, ...

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Carrie Marshall - MySeveralWorlds.com@myseveralworlds.com · 2y ago

Carrie shares her story of lifr with D2T #axSpA. She opens up about her struggles with treatment-resistant symptoms & how these challenges motivated her to create #MySeveralWorlds, a blog dedicated to #PatientAdvocacy. @arthritischeryl.bsky.social 🔗 arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2024/12/19/a...

Art, Advocacy, and Adaptation: Carrie’s Journey with Difficult to Treat Axial Spondyloarthritis - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: In episode 150 of The Arthritis Life Podcast, Carrie shares her inspiring journey of living with “difficult-to-treat” axial spondyloarthritis while building a new life ...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

New episode - what's it like to have endometriosis, cancer, and rheumatoid arthritis? Stephanie shares her story and she and I reflect on the "roller coaster of acceptance." #ArthritisLifePodcast arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/01/09/r...

Riding the Chronic Illness Roller Coaster with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Endometriosis and Cancer: Stephanie’s Story - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: In episode 152 of The Arthritis Life Podcast, Cheryl and Stephanie discuss Stephanie’s journey learning to live with endometriosis, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis diag...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

One of my favorite things is to help people newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis see the possibilities for living a full, joyful life *with* RA - with that in mind, check out this free webinar I'm hosting later this month! #rheumatoidarthritis arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2025/01/07/n...

New Webinar! Welcome to RA - Tips for Adjusting to your "New Normal" - Arthritis Life

Are you struggling to adjust to your “new normal” with rheumatoid arthritis, or a similar condition like psoriatic arthritis or spondyloarthritis? If you answered yes, please know: you are NOT alone, ...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

Thank you so much Carrie for sharing your story on the Arthritis Life Podcast - check it out for tons of tips for living abroad while managing difficult to treat axial spondyloarthritis! #ArthritisLife arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2024/12/19/a... @carriekellenberger.bsky.social

Art, Advocacy, and Adaptation: Carrie’s Journey with Difficult to Treat Axial Spondyloarthritis - Arthritis Life

Listen Now: Watch Now: Summary: In episode 150 of The Arthritis Life Podcast, Carrie shares her inspiring journey of living with “difficult-to-treat” axial spondyloarthritis while building a new life ...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life@arthritischeryl.bsky.social · 2y ago

On episode 148 of The Arthritis Life Podcast, Cheryl and Eileen dive into their “It’s Not Just Pain” panel from the American College of Rheumatology’s annual Convergence Conference - check it out here! @arthritisdietitian.bsky.social #ACR24 arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/2024/12/05/i...

It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Let’s Talk about Sleep, Fatigue, Cognitive Dysfunction, and Mental Health with Rheumatic Disease - Arthritis Life

Listen Here: Watch Here: Summary: On episode 148 of The Arthritis Life Podcast, Cheryl and Eileen dive into their “It’s Not Just Pain” presentation from the American College of Rheumatology’s annual C...

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Cristina Montoya RD@arthritisdietitian.bsky.social · 2y ago

Syndrome no more. Sjogren's Disease 🙌 I felt deeply honored to be at #ACR24 when #Sjogrens was officially recognized as a Disease. After years of telling my doctors that my GI symptoms are related to SjD, this feels like a huge WIN. #sjogrensdisease www.healio.com/news/rheumat...

Name changes for Sjögren’s, axial spondyloarthritis ‘a big deal’ for researchers, patients

“Ankylosing spondylitis”? “Sjögren’s syndrome”? These terms may soon take on an antiquated feel not unlike “shell shock” or “consumption,” as both...

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