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Joint inflammation or contractures. Nodules (small lumps under the skin or in other tissues). A weakened or hoarse voice. Children with these symptoms may have been diagnosed with juvenile id...

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Looking for more posts? You can now find me on the brand new The Seated View website .   I’m beginning to wonder if the so far two-month long Fibro flare is going to be the new normal, at...

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Getting a diagnosis of any type of chronic illness can throw you for loop. There is so much to know and you have so little energy. My new slideshow for HealthCentral collects 13 things you nee...

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I’ve had only a handful in my adult life and they were all red. I am naturally talking about lipsticks. What are you thinking?? Looking for more posts? You can now find me on the brand n...

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Welcome to a new feature on The Seated View: monthly fun products in The Shop 1 This month, I thought I'd have a bit of fun with a stereotype often attributed to women. Felt timely, y'know? And ...

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Last Thursday, The Boy and I went to Chris Hadfield’s Generator in Toronto. David had asked me whether I wanted to stay home, given the news about my dear friend Laurie , but I said no, l...

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“"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." — Margaret Mead Do you live in Ontario? Then we ...

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 (credit: David Govoni) "On the other hand, I feel lighter these days. I spent much of the summer feeling like I was about to die and just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Nothing has...

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Nut free. Vegan. Gluten free. Soy free. Oh, and preservative-free. You’d think it would be impossible to make things that didn’t taste like sawdust if you have to accommodate multiple...

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How were your holidays? I hope they were fantastically wonderful and that you got to have a lot of rest. Personally, I’m not quite done with sleeping yet, but here we are back in the activ...

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Dear Santa, I’m writing to you in the hope that you can help me. For the last six months, I have wanted nothing more than for the mistake that has led to Facebook designating my webs...

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Before I get to today’s winner, just a reminder to Terri B. and Momzilla to contact me at leneATyourlifewithraDOTcom — you won a Loopy Case. Please contact me by 6 PM on December 31, 201...

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And so, we come to the end of this year’s Advent giveaways. Throughout the year your comments, thoughts, jokes, and support means so very much to me. It has been wonderful to be able to gi...

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Did I mention I love my Loopy? It has made using my phone so much easier and even expanded how I can use it. Dear Loopy Cases people: thank you for inventing this! Also thank you to the ...

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I've always looked to books for inspiration, information and community. This can be especially helpful when you have a chronic illness — adapting is hard and reading how others have found a ...

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Some people who have rheumatoid arthritis are the only ones in their family with the condition. In other families, autoimmune disease is everywhere. Can it be helpful to have family members wi...

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I love my Loopy Case . It has solves a many of the problems I have in using smart phones, problems related to my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and disability. Because of lifelong RA, I can’...

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I should have these giveaways more often – I’m having a blast. What about you? There was a lot of excitement about this week's prize, the beautiful adaptive Integrale cutlery. Thank...

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