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The Disabled Diva's Instagram feed. Take a peek into her personal life with chronic illness, pain, and mobility issues. Quotes, mini blog posts, and random thoughts about living with fibromyalgia, psoriasis, autoimmune arthritis, endometriosis, and unfixable surgical errors.
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A Pinterest graphic with the image of a doctor writing on a clipboard. The text overlay reads: “My New Diagnosis and What It Means for My Future” in bold letters. At the bottom, there is the website link: TheDisabledDivaBlog.com, and a bright pink banner across the top of the image.
My New Diagnosis and What It Means for My Future - The Disabled Diva Blog
Living with a new diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasia has brought big changes to my life. In this post, I share what this rare disease means for my health and how I’m embracing life with chronic illness. Read more on TheDisabledDivaBlog.com. #ChronicIllness #NewDiagnosis #LivingWithChronicIllness #IntestinalLymphangiectasia #ChronicLife
Falling Off My Emotional Tightrope at Disneyland Disneyland
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Falling Off My Emotional Tightrope at Disneyland
Falling Off My Emotional Tightrope at Disneyland
The Disabled Diva 2022 Chronic Pain and Illness Monthly Update. A year long account of life with chronic illnesses (fibromyalgia, endometriosis, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis) . Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Relief, Patient Experience, Lifestyle Tips, Medical Advice, Chronic Illness, Thought Provoking, Pain Relief, Product Reviews
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The Disabled Diva 2022 Chronic Pain and Illness Monthly Updates
The Disabled Diva 2022 Chronic Pain and Illness Monthly Update. A year long account of life with chronic illnesses (fibromyalgia, endometriosis, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis) .
@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: Chronic illness life reality check! Adding just one simple task to my agenda can throw off or destroy my entire week. 📆 Long, long ago, in a faraway life known as life before chronic illness, it was easy to adjust or add items to my agenda. Sure, some days were a bit hectic, but I was always able to keep going. 😷 Life with multiple chronic illnesses doesn't allow for much spontaneity. Just doing one thing out of the norm can destroy my plans Instagram, Reality Check, Keep Going, Diva, Blog Posts, How To Plan
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: Chronic illness life reality check! Adding just one simple task to my agenda can throw off or destroy my entire week. 📆 Long, long ago, in a faraway life known as life before chronic illness, it was easy to adjust or add items to my agenda. Sure, some days were a bit hectic, but I was always able to keep going. 😷 Life with multiple chronic illnesses doesn't allow for much spontaneity. Just doing one thing out of the norm can destroy my plans
@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: My chronic illnesses do not care if you believe they are real or not. And frankly, neither do I! 💜💙💛💚 Visit https://thedisableddivablog.com/ for chronic illness life tips, resources, and support. 💜💙💛💚 #mychroniclife #fibrolife #arthritislife #autoimmunelife #myendostory #spoonielife #spoonie #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #psoriaticarthritis #autoimmunearthritis Life Tips, Spoonie Life, A Photo, On Instagram
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: My chronic illnesses do not care if you believe they are real or not. And frankly, neither do I! 💜💙💛💚 Visit https://thedisableddivablog.com/ for chronic illness life tips, resources, and support. 💜💙💛💚 #mychroniclife #fibrolife #arthritislife #autoimmunelife #myendostory #spoonielife #spoonie #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #psoriaticarthritis #autoimmunearthritis
@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: "Some people spend their money on jewelry, designer clothing, exotic vacations, and fancy cars. I spend mine on medical ID bracelets, loungewear, doctor appointments, and mobility aids!" #chronicillnesslife ♿😎😷🤕 Visit TheDisabledDivaBlog.com for chronic illness life tips, resources, and support. Link is in bio. #MyChronicLIfe #autoimmunelife #autoimmune #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunearthritis #spoonie #invis Autoimmune Disease, Exotic Vacations, Medical Id Bracelets, Mobility Aids, Doctor Appointment, Struggle Is Real, Fancy Cars, Id Bracelets
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: "Some people spend their money on jewelry, designer clothing, exotic vacations, and fancy cars. I spend mine on medical ID bracelets, loungewear, doctor appointments, and mobility aids!" #chronicillnesslife ♿😎😷🤕 Visit TheDisabledDivaBlog.com for chronic illness life tips, resources, and support. Link is in bio. #MyChronicLIfe #autoimmunelife #autoimmune #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunearthritis #spoonie #invis
The Disabled Diva Chronic Pain and Illness Monthly Update December 2021. Life with muscle, joint, and nerve pain from fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and endometriosis. Womens Health Care, Chronically Ill, Medical Help, Nerve Pain, Emotional Wellness, Nerve
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The Disabled Diva 2022 Chronic Pain and Illness Monthly Updates
The Disabled Diva Chronic Pain and Illness Monthly Update December 2021. Life with muscle, joint, and nerve pain from fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and endometriosis.
Wrist with psoriasis on it. Odd Symptoms, Brain Activities, Chronic Fatigue, Medical Conditions, Insomnia, The Beginning
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Psoriasis Symptoms That Led To My Diagnosis
Psoriasis symptoms that led The Disabled Diva's doctor to a diagnosis. Learn more about the beginning of her chronic life.
The Disabled Diva shares her chronic life update for October 2021. What life was like with fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and endometriosis. Life Update, What Is Life About
Life Update
What Is Life About
My Chronic Illness Life Update October 2021
The Disabled Diva shares her chronic life update for October 2021. What life was like with fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and endometriosis.
@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: I am just a pain spike or one stupid remark away from falling off of my emotional tightrope. 😟 Do you find it difficult to control your emotions when the pain doesn't let up? 👇 See the link in my bio to learn about 7 things not to say to someone with psoriatic arthritis or any other chronic illness. 💜💙💚 #MyChronicLife 💚💙💜 #spondylitis #arthritis #psoriaticarthritis #s Memes, Control Your Emotions, To Learn
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: I am just a pain spike or one stupid remark away from falling off of my emotional tightrope. 😟 Do you find it difficult to control your emotions when the pain doesn't let up? 👇 See the link in my bio to learn about 7 things not to say to someone with psoriatic arthritis or any other chronic illness. 💜💙💚 #MyChronicLife 💚💙💜 #spondylitis #arthritis #psoriaticarthritis #s
@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: 💙One of the hardest things to explain to family and friends is how #PsoriaticArthritis is both physically and emotionally draining. In my latest article for @healthgrades, I share four emotional challenges that #PsA patients experience. 👉Link is in bio! 👉Which of the emotions mentioned in the article do you struggle with? #psoriaticarthritiswarriors #autoimunedisease #autoimmune #autoimmunearthritis #spondylitis #arthriti Health, Health Professional, Emotionally Drained, Managing Emotions, Be Different, Instagram Feed
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: 💙One of the hardest things to explain to family and friends is how #PsoriaticArthritis is both physically and emotionally draining. In my latest article for @healthgrades, I share four emotional challenges that #PsA patients experience. 👉Link is in bio! 👉Which of the emotions mentioned in the article do you struggle with? #psoriaticarthritiswarriors #autoimunedisease #autoimmune #autoimmunearthritis #spondylitis #arthriti
The Disabled Diva shares her chronic life update for September 2021. Life with chronic pain from fibromyalgia, psoriasis, autoimmune arthritis, endometriosis, and surgical errors is anything but boring. Encouragement
Encouragement
The Disabled Diva's Chronic Life Update September 2021
The Disabled Diva shares her chronic life update for September 2021. Life with chronic pain from fibromyalgia, psoriasis, autoimmune arthritis, endometriosis, and surgical errors is anything but boring.
@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: Not a good night for photos 🤣🤣... Some people have #RestingBitchFace, but not me, I have #PainFace. I honestly thought I was smiling. Funny how visible our pain really is when we take a good look. 👇 I woke up in a ridiculous amount of pain on Monday but because of Disneyland's reservation system, I couldn't cancel my reservation without penalty, so to the park I went. 🍸 See the cocktail that made a Monday night out in pain and Not Me, Monday Night, Some People, The Park, Good Night
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: Not a good night for photos 🤣🤣... Some people have #RestingBitchFace, but not me, I have #PainFace. I honestly thought I was smiling. Funny how visible our pain really is when we take a good look. 👇 I woke up in a ridiculous amount of pain on Monday but because of Disneyland's reservation system, I couldn't cancel my reservation without penalty, so to the park I went. 🍸 See the cocktail that made a Monday night out in pain and
@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: Some days my neck muscles seize up after spending a day or several hours upright. This makes it impossible to nod or turn my head. It isn't so bad when it flares up at the end of the day. But it is maddening when my day begins with tension and pain. This is what happened on a recent visit to Disneyland. Thankfully, I remembered to bring my inflatable neck traction device. When caught in the beginning stages, I first apply a little arnica salve, then use this Muscles, Arnica Salve, Neck Traction, Neck Muscles, Traction Device, In The Beginning, My Day, What Happened
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: Some days my neck muscles seize up after spending a day or several hours upright. This makes it impossible to nod or turn my head. It isn't so bad when it flares up at the end of the day. But it is maddening when my day begins with tension and pain. This is what happened on a recent visit to Disneyland. Thankfully, I remembered to bring my inflatable neck traction device. When caught in the beginning stages, I first apply a little arnica salve, then use this
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@thedisableddiva posted to Instagram: The day before my #flare from heck hit, I visited Disneyland as a #MagicKey holder for the first time. This #DisneyPhotoOp with #MrToad presenting me with a Magic Key certificate made it extra special. 🐸♿ Now that I can resume visiting the theme park at my leisure, the goal is to visit once or twice a week. My husband and I have always joked about eating our way around the parks and have decided to try something new each visit instead of orde