Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio
Life is hard enough,don't go through life with pain that’s keeping you clutching the steering wheel. Join me as I share with you my life of living chronically grateful while living with chronic pain.
Many asked to get them for awareness so here they are Osteonecrosis Avascular Necrosis Awareness Masks and where to find them. Afterburner FX Hubbard Ohio Ribbon AVN mask Or Skull AVN Mask Afterburner FX I make nothing off of their sale just want to do my part to get awareness masks out there. They are... Continue Reading →
Finally Avascular Necrosis-Osteonecrosis has an official awareness date. The date is November 29 I have been working on proclamations for several months and I am in the process of getting the awareness day Nationally recognized as well. I have been advocating for over 5 years on Avascular Necrosis -Osteonecrosis and I am proud and grateful... Continue Reading →
Here’s what really stinks about having something that is called a rare disease/disorder First you probably won’t find it in any regular medical textbook or learn about it in detail in any medical school. Really ? Trust me I have looked I stumble on a paragraph here and there, but even it stinks as it... Continue Reading →
I need you to help me get to my goal Link For Petition2Congress To Make October Osteonecrosis Awareness Month I have started a petition to get the rare disease Osteonecrosis recognized by asking for an awareness month week or day. If they won't allow a month. I could use as many supporters as possible to... Continue Reading →
Good Morning Pain Warriors Around The World It is time to educate on the various causes of Avascular Necrosis-Osteonecrosis So twice a week we will post some educational info on a cause with links Today Its Bone Marrow Edema What is Bone Marrow Edema? Bone marrow edema is a condition when excess fluids in the… Continue Reading →
Osteonecrosis of the Knee I have Avascular Necrosis “AVN” or Osteonecrosis “ON” are the terms used to describe parts of your bones that die. Most commonly this occurs in the knee shoulder and hip, but also can occur in the ankle and other bones and joints including the jaw. I was diagnosed with Osteonecrosis in... Continue Reading →
Not the best idea I had, but let's be real I'm 5'3 and I needed to wear heels 👠 or my pants would be dragging all over the floor. Also I can fudge my way through hemming pants but I'd do much better if I owned a sewing machine. But I since I wore these... Continue Reading →
Congratulations ! If you’re like me you are one of the 30 million adults in the United States who suffer with joint pain, you know the pain often is debilitating. It can keep you from staying active and limits your mobility and it even makes daily chores seem impossible. What you might not know is... Continue Reading →
Ever since I was diagnosed with several bone problems I have become fascinated by the human body and the bones are just a small portion of just how marvelous our body is. Science is constantly making new discoveries about the human body. Fact: Did you know The Smallest Bone in the Human Body is in... Continue Reading →
Many who suffer with Avascular Necrosis-Osteonecrosis are unaware of the many stages the disease progresses to This will be helpful so the patient and doctor can have a better idea if what form of treatment or surgical procedure would be best for the patient. As a patient myself with Osteonecrosis in my knee I make... Continue Reading →
I'm honored to say I've been nominated for the #WEGOHealthAwards! These awards seek to recognize Patient Leaders who are making an impact with their advocacy. Learn more - nominate today. Here's how you can also nominate others who educate, advocate and make a difference! Click link below WEGOHealth Awards and Nomination Info WEGOHealth Awards Link... Continue Reading →
Chronic pain affects people in different ways, but I really don’t think people understand how it can effect our body confidence.
Are on the verge of a meltdown, your feeling an impulsive urge to yell, scream, cry,? Do you know that every time you lose your cool, you are giving away your power. I know it’s often easier said than done But, when we react impulsively and unconsciously we become a victim of the circumstances; we... Continue Reading →
Before you take one more bite or swing into that fast food place stop and consider how it affects your health. I have osteoarthritis (OA) and Osteonecrosis and what I eat definitely effects my levels of pain and inflammation. So I started to help myself by eating mostly plant based but I am a flexitarian.... Continue Reading →
Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio 