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There is a stigma associated with #mobilityaids , but @BeingCharisBlog thinks it's time to get over it already #preach . If it makes life easier, why wouldn't you use it?
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Sometimes we don't have the energy to work three times harder. Resolve to rest. ❤️ #chronicillness (🎨 Via @itsachronicthing_ on Instagram)
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#Excited to announce HealthCentral's new social ambassador, Britt Johnson ( @HurtBlogger ): http://t.co/IdoJYgj4gq http://t.co/mGclqkJScP
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4 years
‘People believe that they “understand chronic pain” because they have also felt pain but it's a completely different thing when it's day in and day out for years.’ Great article about #chronicpain on @creakyjoints #creakychats
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12 years
Have Multiple Sclerosis? Get Tips, FAQ's, Assessments, Quizzes and Watch Videos. Visit our Education Center Now! http://t.co/I8EI7GpxQv
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6 years
Success comes in many forms. For @LupusChickcom , that spans having a journalism career & being crowned Mrs. NY 2015 to managing #chronichives & having a great relationship w/ her doctor. #autoimmunedisease #urticaria
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"By building #healthy habits, willpower comes naturally" - @HurtBlogger #diet #exercise #RA #spoonie
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3 years
Learn from patient advocates on how to speak up at the doctor's when you have #ulcerativecolitis — and hear from UC experts on what's helpful for them to know when you're advocating for yourself. Tune in to this candid conversation: @Dana_Lukin @DCharabaty
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8 years
27 common foods that trigger #migraine : @TRobert #diet #food
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Weekly vs. Daily Weigh Ins: What’s More Effective? #Diabetes http://t.co/iR1iDjz7qO http://t.co/BPmaDg2Y7H
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A5: After someone gets diagnosed w/chronic illness, the real allyship begins. Supporting them means showing up for them. It’s a medical provider who listens w/o assumptions, an employer who offers accommodations w/o flinching, a friend who doesn’t offer platitudes. #creakychats
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10 years
@Fruits_Veggies HealthCentral here. Let's give 3 cheers for cherries today! http://t.co/4V0ebHuklM #EatCherries http://t.co/UhUdUV8Uuy
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We all know the "try for one year" rule before going to an #infertility specialist. But there are times when you should seek one out before that year is up — and sometimes even before you're even trying to conceive ( #TTC ). These are those times:
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4 years
Join our very own RA columnist @TheSeatedView as she dishes on the the evolution of arthritis and RA with @MichaelKuluva — this Saturday, over on @CAPA_Arthritis ! #arthritis #rheumatoidarthritis #madewithra
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If you have elevated #thyroid hormone levels — even if they fall within the "normal range" — you’re at risk for #Afib . @ThyroidMary
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9 years
Are you #aging yourself faster?: #diet #fitness
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6 years
Do you have each of these people in place to support you and your #health with #psoriasis and #psoriaticarthritis ? Here are the doctors the @NPF recommends to treat your psoriasis seriously on #WorldPsoriasisDay : #infographic
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9 years
7 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Food Diary #Diabetes http://t.co/NbJ7tZoxlX http://t.co/hKHgjqvgJ9
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11 years
Teach your kids about nutrition & eating right by getting them involved in the kitchen #HealthTalk http://t.co/yBfmZHiw05
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10 years
Speaking of salad...check out the benefits of leafy greens! #Fit4Me #infographic http://t.co/5wV0Fe868p http://t.co/8tDKVdieER
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10 years
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9 years
Weekly vs. Daily Weigh Ins: What’s More Effective? #Diabetes http://t.co/n2fSSbKieV http://t.co/7ab6jrvaBN
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4 years
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in tonight's important #creakychats .. We were privileged to support the discussion. Have a great evening! #creakychats
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9 years
Deaths rose in 2015 for #Alzheimers , #stroke and #heart disease:
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12 years
Learn More about HER+ Breast Cancer in our Resource Center. Symptoms, Treatments and More. Get Informed Now! - http://t.co/NgJL7q2yTP
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8 years
#LindsaysLaw is raising awareness about sudden cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death in athletes. #SCAawareness
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10 years
Here's our helpful #infographic on healthy summer foods. Any favorites on here? #Fit4Me http://t.co/oIAz6WFs1t http://t.co/o4IjJgIBiP
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7 years
80% of those affected by #Gastroparesis are #women . Get the facts about this stomach-paralyzing condition: @IFFGD
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5 years
Psoriasis is not "just" a skin condition. It's also not the same as eczema. And it's not because I don't drink enough water. Time to get your psoriasis facts straight. #psoriasis #psoriasisawareness @NPF National Psoriasis Foundation
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5 years
A2: One of our favorite, most powerful behind-the-scenes pieces about living with RA and dependence on #opioids comes from @TheSeatedView #creakychats
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8 years
How to make the big choices (and the little ones, too) when you have a #chronicillness : #ChronicLife
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9 years
#RT We're spreading the message all through #ArthritisAwarenessMonth ! Join the #ChronicLife conversation May 12-13 http://t.co/0u02xruCKu
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8 years
Surviving the #holidays with a chronic condition—with a little help from @theseatedview , and a whole lot of humor
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4 years
A6: Medical marijuana can be an effective addition to #arthritis pain treatment, bringing relief w/o the side effects of traditional treatments. Everything you need to know on how it treats pain, where it’s legal, and how to avoid snakeoil. #creakychats
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Rest is NOT lazy. Your body is doing some very active things while it rests 💙 @TheSeatedView #chronicillness #restisnotlazy
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#INFOGRAPHIC : what to know about strength training --> #fitness
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A3: There are some seriously cute (and functional) slip-on shoes out there right now. Some of our favs are from @Target ! #creakychats
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"Be honest, you always knew something was wrong. Something was a little off. Sure, it may be hard to remember all those years ago, but you definitely knew there was something." #multiplesclerosis @mssociety @DanJenDig
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9 years
Unhealthy Habit: Just One Hour of TV Daily Can Yield Obese Child http://t.co/iXa8nYXLau #Obesity
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8 years
Do you have a Migraine Buddy to help with #clusterheadaches and #Migraine ? @TRobert shares hers! #HOH2017
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5 years
So excited to take you guys behind-the-scenes of this show and see this year's line! @MichaelKuluva never disappoints — especially for the #arthritis and joints community!
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Press Release has gone out for my Spring/Summer 2020 New York Fashion Week Runway Show presented by CreakyJoints! 🎉🍾💯🎈👏 -MK
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INFOGRAPHIC: Take a #migraine journey through stigma http://t.co/s74vJBPVA0 http://t.co/imcKLWpiHj
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4 years
Hello everyone! This is HealthCentral and we’re honored to sponsor tonight’s #CreakyChats . We focus on empowering patients like you to take control of your health and well-being, no matter your starting point. Looking forward to meeting you all!
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Do You Have Chronic Back Pain? Already have a MRI or CT Scan? Get a Free 2nd Opinion in our Resource Center Now! http://t.co/SeJXx2sZzm
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6 years
So glad we met Tiffany Peterson, the founder of #LupusChat at #HealtheVoices18 ! Tune into their next chat tomorrow 4/29 at 3 ET about what NOT to say to someone living with #chronicillness #spoonie 💜
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🎉Mark Your Calendars! 📌🗓 Our next #LupusChat discussion will get us ready for #LupusAwarenessMonth ! Join us on Sun. April 29th at 3 p.m. ET for an insightful conversation exploring What NOT To Say to people living with Chronic Illness!
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@MichaelKuluva fashion line hit the runway w/a ton of color & TON of awareness for #RA #nyfw
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We're excited to announce our next #obesity #HealthTipsChat with moderators @ObesitySociety & @ObesityAction on 10/29 http://t.co/fNVPAz33Tg
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5 years
The simple hacks you need in your life to help you get out of bed and get going in the morning. @CreakyJoints #arthritisawarenessmonth
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9 years
Back by popular request: join @hurtblogger & @theseatedview 2/2, 1-10 pm ET to share your #ChronicLife experiences.
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Patients have the power to make meaningful change - even in legislation. Read the inspiring story of a woman who did just that. #HealtheVoices18 @bizmelizz #cancer #breastcancer #healthadvocacy
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Are you curious about the link between #inflammation & your #diet ? Click here: http://t.co/Omra2blALG
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9 low-carb foods you should eat more often: #diabetes #nutrition
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9 low-carb foods you should eat more often: #diabetes #nutrition
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Eating fish during #pregnancy could help baby's brain: #diet
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"Some days are fine... Other days, I wake before the sun and lie in my bed staring at the ceiling, patiently waiting for the tears that have greeted me every day for weeks." This is bipolar. #bipolar #mentalhealth @HarperPerennial @Basseyworld
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"Seek an endocrinologist with big ears, one who looks up from the lab results and numbers and who will dig deeper." We couldn't agree more, @DougPlaut #Thyca #thyroidcancer
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6 years
Your experience as a patient can make all the difference in medicine. Health advocate Dave deBronkart shares how you can get involved. #HealtheVoices18 @epatientdave
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10 years
We're giving away our BIG prize this round... @KitchenAidUSA Stand Mixer from @Red_Razz ! Good luck! #HealthTipsChat http://t.co/p78TXOGwD8
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Less than a week before HealthCentral joins up with leading patient advocates at the HealtheVoices Conference! Follow along with the hashtag #HealtheVoices18 !
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8 years
Happy #FathersDay to all the dads out there, especially those living with chronic health conditions! #ChronicLife
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11 years
We have an infographic all about herbs! Grow them in your garden this spring #NewBeginnings http://t.co/2qeMocYp93 http://t.co/krGPo2dQ3q
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10 years
10 things to remember to help you cope with your partner's #depression : http://t.co/w3ThTYAt69 http://t.co/laleynthaj
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. @HurtBlogger knows a thing or two about the #ChronicLife . That's why she's perfect as our 1st social ambassador: http://t.co/SS34bOlRJS
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10 years
Time has run out for today's #HealthTipsChat . Thank you to everyone who participated!
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10 years
Q1: Now that summer & the harvest season are over, how do you keep #healthy #food like fruits & veggies in your #diet ? #HealthTipsChat
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6 years
"I hope that when people hear my story that they'll be more vocal, and that they'll be more transparent about telling their own story." @LupusChickcom #urticaria #chronichives
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3 years
The best advice comes from people who have been there, done that. 6 tips from #ASwarriors about how to live your best life with #ankylosingspondylitis #ASawarenessmonth @CreakyJoints @spondylitis
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The Benefits of Occupational Therapy to Treat RA http://t.co/l0osbJDKvL #rheum #arthritis
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Share your story w/ us & inspire others living w/ #Crohns #Psoriasis & #RA : #spoonie
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8 years
Reduce simple sugars and alcohol in your diet to lower triglycerides and your risk of #heartdisease .
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5 years
"We were making people cry both for finally feeling seen and for seeing us.” 'Bout time. (Via @CreakyJoints ) #highriskcovid19 #coronavirus
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1 year
If you’ve ever had a provider dismiss or ignore your symptoms, you know the feeling of your health dangling from someone else’s hands. THIS is #medicalgaslighting :
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HealthCentral
10 years
#PurpleDay ! All over the world people are showing support for #EpilepsyAwareness ! http://t.co/fi6WmQmHuU Please RT! http://t.co/ObFJqCWrWE
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7 years
What I wish I'd known before head and neck cancer treatment: via @Becker_MichaelD
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6 years
“The more you know about who your legislators are, the better you can craft your story to be convincing.” - @MariahForward is sharing tips for being an effective patient advocate #HealtheVoices19
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7 years
What I wish I'd known before head and neck cancer treatment: via @Becker_MichaelD
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9 years
How Do You Talk To Others About RA Pain? http://t.co/77fhnMFex4 #rheum #arthritis
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7 years
How an @NCCU team is working to reduce #breastcancer mortality disparities for Af-Americans w/ triple negative IBC
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10 years
Eat well this summer by trying out new fruits & veggies. View our infographic: #HealthTipsChat http://t.co/YI16zlkky2
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9 years
Join us 11/2 for a #ChronicLife Facebook Q&A w/ Dana Trentini of @HypothyroidMom ! Learn more
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4 years
Welcome to The Gout Show: A new podcast by @CreakyJoints about one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed forms of arthritis. #gout Check it out 👉 #arthritis #goutpain #goutawareness #chronicpain #podcast
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10 years
We hope to see you at our next #HealthTipsChat in February. Stay tuned for a transcript!
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8 years
"I wish psoriasis didn't affect the way that I feel about my body, but it does." - Martin, age 40.
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8 years
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. Make sure you know the facts from the falsehoods. #HCMythWeek
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11 years
Do you suffer from Dry Eyes? Burning or Itchy Irritated Eyes? See if the Dry Eye Study can Help You Now. http://t.co/h5mJ3F3RGH
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5 years
Today is #chronicdiseaseday (7.10 — get it? #clever ). Chances are — no matter where you are, or who you're with — someone is secretly (or maybe not-so-secretly) living with a chronic condition. Which only means one thing: you're never alone. #chronicdiseaseday
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