I am missing my sewing machine. It's been a week of intense joint pain in my hands and knees and overwhelming fatigue and my morning stiffness is back. RA sucks. Back on steroids to fight the flare. 😭
#rawarrior #artist #artquilt
#rawarrior #artist #artquilt
January 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I am missing my sewing machine. It's been a week of intense joint pain in my hands and knees and overwhelming fatigue and my morning stiffness is back. RA sucks. Back on steroids to fight the flare. 😭
#rawarrior #artist #artquilt
#rawarrior #artist #artquilt
My feline nurse is caring for me. My rheumatologist appointment went well. I got a med adjustment, and steroids as a bridge. Today, I'm just recovering from the long weekend and I will be back in the sewing studio tomorrow, even if I'm working slowly. #cat #quiltsky #RAwarrior
July 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
My feline nurse is caring for me. My rheumatologist appointment went well. I got a med adjustment, and steroids as a bridge. Today, I'm just recovering from the long weekend and I will be back in the sewing studio tomorrow, even if I'm working slowly. #cat #quiltsky #RAwarrior
Four autoimmune conditions here, one of which I was born with, and that made me more susceptible to the other three. I have absolute compassion for anyone else dealing with disability and/or chronic conditions.
#EDSWarrior
#MSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#DSDWarrior
#EDSWarrior
#MSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#DSDWarrior
August 27, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Four autoimmune conditions here, one of which I was born with, and that made me more susceptible to the other three. I have absolute compassion for anyone else dealing with disability and/or chronic conditions.
#EDSWarrior
#MSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#DSDWarrior
#EDSWarrior
#MSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#DSDWarrior
Back at my machine trying to ignore the pain in my knees. Thanks to Walgreens withholding my meds for 2 weeks (for physician confirmation of a prescription with refills left, of a medication I have been taking for a year now)...
#artquilt #quiltsky #RAwarrior
#artquilt #quiltsky #RAwarrior
January 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Back at my machine trying to ignore the pain in my knees. Thanks to Walgreens withholding my meds for 2 weeks (for physician confirmation of a prescription with refills left, of a medication I have been taking for a year now)...
#artquilt #quiltsky #RAwarrior
#artquilt #quiltsky #RAwarrior
First time in I've 5 years I have been able to complete even the simplest crochet project. A little wonky, but I'm still proud.
#RAwarrior #rheumatoidarthritissucks
#RAwarrior #rheumatoidarthritissucks
January 16, 2025 at 7:05 AM
First time in I've 5 years I have been able to complete even the simplest crochet project. A little wonky, but I'm still proud.
#RAwarrior #rheumatoidarthritissucks
#RAwarrior #rheumatoidarthritissucks
First wrist surgery scheduled. July 16th. They’ll do a wrist arthrodesis and distal ulna resection. I was shocked to find out I won’t need any fingers fixed. 😃 When they manually straighten my wrists, my fingers follow and straighten.
I needed this good news.
#RASux
#RAWarrior
I needed this good news.
#RASux
#RAWarrior
June 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
First wrist surgery scheduled. July 16th. They’ll do a wrist arthrodesis and distal ulna resection. I was shocked to find out I won’t need any fingers fixed. 😃 When they manually straighten my wrists, my fingers follow and straighten.
I needed this good news.
#RASux
#RAWarrior
I needed this good news.
#RASux
#RAWarrior
Tysabri Infusion lifetime dose #125
#MSWarrior #RAWarrior
Just 5 days until my #MileStone60thBirthday
My last infusion while in my 50s!
#MSWarrior #RAWarrior
Just 5 days until my #MileStone60thBirthday
My last infusion while in my 50s!
November 20, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Tysabri Infusion lifetime dose #125
#MSWarrior #RAWarrior
Just 5 days until my #MileStone60thBirthday
My last infusion while in my 50s!
#MSWarrior #RAWarrior
Just 5 days until my #MileStone60thBirthday
My last infusion while in my 50s!
#EDSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#MSWarrior
Joints popping, subluxing, bending how they're not supposed to, or not bending at all.
#RAWarrior
#MSWarrior
Joints popping, subluxing, bending how they're not supposed to, or not bending at all.
"My joints are poppin" sounds really cool, but it's not
March 30, 2026 at 6:46 PM
#EDSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#MSWarrior
Joints popping, subluxing, bending how they're not supposed to, or not bending at all.
#RAWarrior
#MSWarrior
Joints popping, subluxing, bending how they're not supposed to, or not bending at all.
I'm literally crying reading the 'whole' of us 😭 I am you all, and you are me. I see all of us ❤️ #MSWarrior #RAWarrior also living with #LichenSclerosis and #Psoriasis
Thank you for doing this @allyann.bsky.social
Thank you for doing this @allyann.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I'm literally crying reading the 'whole' of us 😭 I am you all, and you are me. I see all of us ❤️ #MSWarrior #RAWarrior also living with #LichenSclerosis and #Psoriasis
Thank you for doing this @allyann.bsky.social
Thank you for doing this @allyann.bsky.social
I’m masking in public. I certainly don’t want to get any of these viruses ( #RAWarrior ), & I also don’t want to inadvertently endanger anyone else. Every time I’m out & think I’m going overboard, someone near me coughs. 😅 I’ll keep 😷. #MaskUp
February 24, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I’m masking in public. I certainly don’t want to get any of these viruses ( #RAWarrior ), & I also don’t want to inadvertently endanger anyone else. Every time I’m out & think I’m going overboard, someone near me coughs. 😅 I’ll keep 😷. #MaskUp
Author Leigh Bardugo lives w/ osteonecrosis. I saw a photo of her with a cane & became curious. I recently discovered her books & learned that she also writes disabled characters. Thanks to the creatives out there who find empowerment & practice inclusivity in your creativity.
#RAwarrior
#Booksky
#RAwarrior
#Booksky
January 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Author Leigh Bardugo lives w/ osteonecrosis. I saw a photo of her with a cane & became curious. I recently discovered her books & learned that she also writes disabled characters. Thanks to the creatives out there who find empowerment & practice inclusivity in your creativity.
#RAwarrior
#Booksky
#RAwarrior
#Booksky
Rheumatoid arthritis: the invisible chaos in my joints. 🤦🏻♀️ Some days I’m like, ‘Hey, I’ve got this!’ and other days... I just need a nap and my heating pad. Anyone else with RA feeling the flare-up struggle, or am I just over here in my own personal pain circus? 🤔💥 #RAWarrior #ChronicPain
November 15, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Rheumatoid arthritis: the invisible chaos in my joints. 🤦🏻♀️ Some days I’m like, ‘Hey, I’ve got this!’ and other days... I just need a nap and my heating pad. Anyone else with RA feeling the flare-up struggle, or am I just over here in my own personal pain circus? 🤔💥 #RAWarrior #ChronicPain
Some days having a chronic illness can be tough. Many of us hide our pain to not burden others.
Hang in there. Rest. Take things at your pace. 💕
#RAWarrior
Hang in there. Rest. Take things at your pace. 💕
#RAWarrior
March 8, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Some days having a chronic illness can be tough. Many of us hide our pain to not burden others.
Hang in there. Rest. Take things at your pace. 💕
#RAWarrior
Hang in there. Rest. Take things at your pace. 💕
#RAWarrior
Having rheumatoid arthritis and being sick at the same time is the worst 🤧 . The fatigue hits harder, and everything feels ten times worse. It’s a battle just to get through the day. #RAWarrior #ChronicPainStruggles
November 15, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Having rheumatoid arthritis and being sick at the same time is the worst 🤧 . The fatigue hits harder, and everything feels ten times worse. It’s a battle just to get through the day. #RAWarrior #ChronicPainStruggles
#meetthemaker #eichendesign #bookishmerch #womanowned #ournerdiestthing #rawarrior #rheumatoidarthritis #traveler #arcreviewer
January 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Do your pain levels change with the seasons? If so how? #RheumatoidArhritis #RAWarrior #PainManagement
December 6, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Do your pain levels change with the seasons? If so how? #RheumatoidArhritis #RAWarrior #PainManagement
I'm using my rollator for the first time this Thanksgiving, I’m nervous. I know I need it to sit n rest when my RA pain flares up, but the thought of ppl judging me is hard. Trying to remind myself that taking care of my body matters more than their opinions. One step at a time, right? 🖤 #RAWarrior
November 27, 2024 at 2:21 AM
I'm using my rollator for the first time this Thanksgiving, I’m nervous. I know I need it to sit n rest when my RA pain flares up, but the thought of ppl judging me is hard. Trying to remind myself that taking care of my body matters more than their opinions. One step at a time, right? 🖤 #RAWarrior
Awww, thanks! Yep, all human content over here. :)
AND, I have written about lymphatic drainage massage! WOOO! Enjoy! And thank you so much for reading.
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AND, I have written about lymphatic drainage massage! WOOO! Enjoy! And thank you so much for reading.
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#FreelanceFriends
I Tried a Lymphatic Drainage Massage - Cupcakes and Yoga Pants
Got inflammation? As an #RAWarrior, I’m no stranger to muffin-top ankles and marshmallow knees. Hey, if you’re gonna manage a chronic inflammatory form of arthritis every single day, you might as well...
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May 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Awww, thanks! Yep, all human content over here. :)
AND, I have written about lymphatic drainage massage! WOOO! Enjoy! And thank you so much for reading.
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#FreelanceFriends
AND, I have written about lymphatic drainage massage! WOOO! Enjoy! And thank you so much for reading.
www.cupcakesandyogapants.com/i-tried-a-ly...
#FreelanceFriends
I was able to sweep and mop and get some laundry washed before I ran out of spoons. I took a nap to recover enough energy to cobble together dinner. Here's hoping my meds are kicking in to kick RA's butt. I want my life back.
#rawarrior #disabledartist
#rawarrior #disabledartist
February 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I was able to sweep and mop and get some laundry washed before I ran out of spoons. I took a nap to recover enough energy to cobble together dinner. Here's hoping my meds are kicking in to kick RA's butt. I want my life back.
#rawarrior #disabledartist
#rawarrior #disabledartist
I just walked to a favorite coffeeshop from my home!
10 months post-total right hip replacement. I finally feel strong enough to walk here + back today.
There’s lots of really bad stuff going on in the world, but this is so good. I’m chasing the good.
Be well!
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
10 months post-total right hip replacement. I finally feel strong enough to walk here + back today.
There’s lots of really bad stuff going on in the world, but this is so good. I’m chasing the good.
Be well!
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
January 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I just walked to a favorite coffeeshop from my home!
10 months post-total right hip replacement. I finally feel strong enough to walk here + back today.
There’s lots of really bad stuff going on in the world, but this is so good. I’m chasing the good.
Be well!
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
10 months post-total right hip replacement. I finally feel strong enough to walk here + back today.
There’s lots of really bad stuff going on in the world, but this is so good. I’m chasing the good.
Be well!
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
Das Rheuma macht heute schon wieder so viel Alarm, das liegen und meine Rippen keine Freunde werden. Im Sitzen verspannen sich dafür Schulter und Nacken. Außerdem habe ich kein Sitzfleisch. Aber, davon lassen wa uns ja nich untakriejen, wa?! #rheumatismrocks #rawarrior
November 6, 2023 at 3:13 PM
Das Rheuma macht heute schon wieder so viel Alarm, das liegen und meine Rippen keine Freunde werden. Im Sitzen verspannen sich dafür Schulter und Nacken. Außerdem habe ich kein Sitzfleisch. Aber, davon lassen wa uns ja nich untakriejen, wa?! #rheumatismrocks #rawarrior
In August 2024, I sat on this bench after a post-op PT hobble around the park and cried.
My hip replacement recovery was frustrating me & it was hard to be patient w/ my body.
Today I’m sitting here so happy after my 1st 2 mile walk at a steady pace.
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
My hip replacement recovery was frustrating me & it was hard to be patient w/ my body.
Today I’m sitting here so happy after my 1st 2 mile walk at a steady pace.
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
January 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In August 2024, I sat on this bench after a post-op PT hobble around the park and cried.
My hip replacement recovery was frustrating me & it was hard to be patient w/ my body.
Today I’m sitting here so happy after my 1st 2 mile walk at a steady pace.
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
My hip replacement recovery was frustrating me & it was hard to be patient w/ my body.
Today I’m sitting here so happy after my 1st 2 mile walk at a steady pace.
#RAwarrior
#hipreplacementrecovery
Many MS symptoms are identical to fibromyalgia.
#MSWarrior
#EDSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#ASWarrior
#POTSWarrior
#DDDWarrior
Fighting several flares right now because they overlap and trigger each other.
#MSWarrior
#EDSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#ASWarrior
#POTSWarrior
#DDDWarrior
Fighting several flares right now because they overlap and trigger each other.
March 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Many MS symptoms are identical to fibromyalgia.
#MSWarrior
#EDSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#ASWarrior
#POTSWarrior
#DDDWarrior
Fighting several flares right now because they overlap and trigger each other.
#MSWarrior
#EDSWarrior
#RAWarrior
#ASWarrior
#POTSWarrior
#DDDWarrior
Fighting several flares right now because they overlap and trigger each other.
5️⃣ The Takeaway:
✔️ Be consistent with your medicines.
✔️ Stay in touch with your rheumatologist.
✔️ Learn how your meds work — it’s part of your care.
#Rheumatology #RAWarrior #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicIllness #ArthritisAwareness
✔️ Be consistent with your medicines.
✔️ Stay in touch with your rheumatologist.
✔️ Learn how your meds work — it’s part of your care.
#Rheumatology #RAWarrior #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicIllness #ArthritisAwareness
October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM
5️⃣ The Takeaway:
✔️ Be consistent with your medicines.
✔️ Stay in touch with your rheumatologist.
✔️ Learn how your meds work — it’s part of your care.
#Rheumatology #RAWarrior #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicIllness #ArthritisAwareness
✔️ Be consistent with your medicines.
✔️ Stay in touch with your rheumatologist.
✔️ Learn how your meds work — it’s part of your care.
#Rheumatology #RAWarrior #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicIllness #ArthritisAwareness
Feeling less pain, the meds are working, but still low energy, high fatigue, and no creative drive... So here's a pic of the pumpkin toy our puppy murdered this morning. #rawarrior #disabledartist
February 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Feeling less pain, the meds are working, but still low energy, high fatigue, and no creative drive... So here's a pic of the pumpkin toy our puppy murdered this morning. #rawarrior #disabledartist