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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life

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❤️ 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 · Jan 7

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 · 7d

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The Taylor Swift Grasp / Modified Tripod Grasp: An Arthritis Friendly Handwriting Grasp - Arthritis Life

Have you been looking for an arthritis friendly handwriting grasp? This might surprise you, but holding your pencil the way Taylor Swift does can help decrease hand pain from arthritis! It’s also usef...

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Aug 15

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

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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 · Aug 5

@jarproject.bsky.social I thought you'd enjoy this video!

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Aug 5

My favorite weekend of the summer, every summer, is Juvenile Arthritis Family Camp in Washington State - there's nothing like getting the full families together to connect, share and have fun! Thanks to the Arthritis Foundation & volunteers! #KidsGetArthritisToo www.youtube.com/shorts/3UABM...

Highlights from Juvenile Arthritis Family Camp in Washington State!

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

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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 · Jun 6

Such a powerful conversation, thank you again for taking the time to share your story!

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

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:

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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 · May 30

Sooo excited she got her masters back! And agree Reputation can’t be improved upon but I can’t wait for the vault tracks!

Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · May 29

I'm so glad it brings you such joy! I thought I'd have time to collect more but the security was ON top of people leaving immediately after the show ended!

Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · May 29

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.
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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 · May 29

Love it SO much, the sparkles stay on through multiple washes on delicate too!

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Chronic Eileen @chroniceileen.bsky.social · May 8

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

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · May 15

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

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Rheum Cat @rheumcat.bsky.social · May 15

It’s a party! Where I make people eat pastries from Byen Bakeri with me and @arthritischeryl.bsky.social gifts me Eras Tour confetti!!

A bag of Eras Tour confetti from the 2023 Seattle show

Cut up marionberry danish and cardamom braid

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · May 15

Happy early birthday @rheumcat.bsky.social , in your rheum era as always! Wonderful to see you at the Rheumatology Research Foundation's investigator meeting! #RheumChampion #RheumResearch

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Apr 17

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

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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 · Apr 16

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

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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 · Apr 16

Thank you again for sharing, it was such a great conversation!

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Apr 4

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 · Mar 28

Excited to support the Arthritis Foundation at the Pathways 2025 conference! #arthritispathways2025 #rheum

Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Mar 25

Upgraded my membership this year, love "Judge John Hodgman" as it always brings a smile to my face, as well as "We Got This" with Mark & Hal! The world can be overwhelming and upsetting and I feel like I savor these brief windows of joy even more in 2025 than ever!

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Mar 25

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?

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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 · Mar 16

My unpopular #rheumatoidarthritis opinion (backed by scientific evidence): exercise is more likely to improve quality of life than any other lifestyle intervention, including diet & nutrition! Agree or disagree?

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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Mar 16

“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!

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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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Cheryl Crow, Arthritis Life @arthritischeryl.bsky.social · Mar 16

This turned out so good! The friendship bracelets have turned out to be such a fantastic ice breaker at conference. It was also a joy to collectively freak out over so many Eras tour surprise songs while watching live streams from around the world!