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Category Archives: Chronic Illness Lifestyle
My Chronic Life September 2021 Update
My chronic life update for September 2021. How I managed living with fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and other fun stuff nobody should ever have to experience.
What My Worst Fibromyalgia Flare Symptoms Feel Like
The Disabled Diva shares what her worst fibromyalgia flare symptoms feel like from head to toe. Plus how each flare-up varies.
Why This Chronically Ill Wheelchair User Stopped Attending Church In Person
Attending church as a chronically ill wheelchair user is difficult for many reasons. Accessibility is just one of the challenges, here are more!
My Chronic Pain Management Reboot Recap For August 2021 – Fibromyalgia And Psoriatic Arthritis
My pain management July recap. How I managed chronic pain from fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis.
Disabled Diva Instagram Featured Chronic Pain And Lifestyle Products 2021 List
The Disabled Diva shares chronic pain and lifestyle products from her Instagram stories and feed for 2021. New products are added weekly.
10 Best Stretches To Do In A Hot Tub For Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
10 Best warm water stretches for fibromyalgia pain relief that can be done in a hot tub or spa.
3 Ways A Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Made My Life A Chronic Illness Nightmare
My fibromyalgia diagnosis is a blessing and a curse. Here are three ways it has turned my life into a chronic illness nightmare.
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis Checklist: 30 Things You Need To Know About This Chronic Illness
Every patient should be given a fibromyalgia diagnosis checklist to help them understand and make it easier to navigate life with this chronic illness.
My Chronic Pain Management Reboot Recap For July 2021 – Fibromyalgia And Psoriatic Arthritis
My pain management July recap. How I managed chronic pain from fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis.
5 Best Electric Power Folding Wheelchairs For Indoor and Outdoor Use
5 Best electric power folding wheelchairs that can be used indoors and outdoors! Helping the chronically ill maintain mobility and independence.
5 Best Outdoor Use Rollator Walkers With Seats For Balance Issues
5 of the best outdoor use rollator walkers with seats to help keep those with balance issues from fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses on the move.
45 Disneyland Wheelchair Accessible Attractions – Vacation Planning Made Easy
Remain in your wheelchair in any one of these 45 Disneyland accessible attractions.
My Chronic Pain Management Reboot Recap For June 2021 – Fibromyalgia And Psoriatic Arthritis
Press play to listen to My Chronic Pain Management Reboot Recap For June 2021 – Fibromyalgia And Psoriatic Arthritis or continue reading. Woo hoo!!!! I have made it halfway through 2021 and am fairing better than I was this time last year! This time last year, my days and nights were spent lying in bedContinue reading “My Chronic Pain Management Reboot Recap For June 2021 – Fibromyalgia And Psoriatic Arthritis”
Handicap Restrooms – What Really Makes Them Accessible And Why Most Fail
Press play to listen to Handicap Restrooms – What Really Makes Them Accessible And Why Most Fail or continue reading. I used to think that getting over the stigma of becoming a wheelchair user was my biggest challenge. But, boy, was I wrong! As it turns out, one of my toughest battles is accessing theContinue reading “Handicap Restrooms – What Really Makes Them Accessible And Why Most Fail”
Cute Plus Size Loungewear From Amazon For The Chronically Ill
Listen to Cute Plus Size Loungewear From Amazon For The Chronically Ill or continue reading. Throughout my chronic life, I have learned to rely on the comfort of certain fabrics. The trouble is they are not always available where I typically purchase my clothing. Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis flare worse for me during the summerContinue reading “Cute Plus Size Loungewear From Amazon For The Chronically Ill”
The Disabled Diva Talks Podcast Episode 5- The New Disneyland Spiderman Web Slinger Ride
Press play to listen to my accessibility review of Disneyland’s new Spiderman Web Slinger Ride. Scroll for show notes and photos. The long-awaited opening of Avengers Campus and the Spiderman attraction Web Slinger took place on June 4, 2021. My family and I were there on opening day. In this podcast, I share accessibility informationContinue reading “The Disabled Diva Talks Podcast Episode 5- The New Disneyland Spiderman Web Slinger Ride”
6 Types Of Cooling Products To Help You Stay Cool In The Heat This Summer
Press play to listen to 6 Cooling Products To Stay Cool In The Heat This Summer or scroll to continue reading. Like it or not, sweltering temperatures are on their way! Living with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia and autoimmune arthritis is not easy. There are so many things that can trigger our symptoms. Temperature isContinue reading “6 Types Of Cooling Products To Help You Stay Cool In The Heat This Summer”
Can Cats Detect Illness In Humans? This One Detected Mine Better Than Any Doctor!
Can Cats Detect Illness In Humans is available in both audio and written formats—press play to listen or scroll to continue reading. Earlier this week, my feline fur baby Rocky passed away. He was 21 years old. Rocky was more than a pet. He, as my daughter and I joked, was my soul cat! IContinue reading “Can Cats Detect Illness In Humans? This One Detected Mine Better Than Any Doctor!”
My Chronic Pain Relief Update May 2021 – Living With Fibromyalgia And Psoriatic Arthritis
Listen to My Chronic Pain Relief Update May 2021 or scroll down to continue reading. Can you believe we are almost halfway through 2021??!! While I am happy that things are getting back to normal, it also makes me a little sad. At least here in California, I feel like our world went from aContinue reading “My Chronic Pain Relief Update May 2021 – Living With Fibromyalgia And Psoriatic Arthritis”