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.
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 →
It saddens me to see men and women young and old become addicted to drugs and alcohol I have lost so many friends because of both. They went from smart individuals with great paying jobs to being homeless , liars and thieves and how terrible it usually ends in jail or worse death . With... Continue Reading →
Life doesn’t always introduce you to the people you want to meet. Sometimes life puts you in touch with the people you need to meet ,to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you, and to gradually strengthen you into the person you were meant to become. Say to yourself, regardless of... Continue Reading →
I would really appreciate your vote. Please read my story and why I became a patient leader and advocate. ThankYou. I am so excited to announce that I have been nominated for several of the WEGO Health Awards in the 6thAnnual WEGO Health Awards.WEGO Health is a mission driven company connecting healthcare with the experience,... Continue Reading →
If you have a chronic condition or illness you may already know and understand what it feels like to be a professional patient. Between the physical pain and symptoms and emotional symptoms, the constant doctor appointments in search of that one person knowledgeable enough to help vs refer you to yet someone else and the numerous... Continue Reading →
Avascular necrosis (AVN), or more correctly "osteonecrosis", is a generic term referring to an ischaemic death of the constituents of bone. AVN has a wide variety of causes and can affect nearly any bone in the body. Most sites of involvement have an eponym associated with avascular necrosis of that area, and these sites are... Continue Reading →
Hi, I'm Debbie and I have Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis, It's a rare disease/disorder where you have a temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone.I developed my avascular necrosis/osteonecrosis after I suffered a meniscal tear. I'm lucky and very grateful because the doctors don't feel it will go to any other joints . Others... Continue Reading →
Not everyone knows what it is like to suddenly one day be told by a doctor you will have chronic pain for probably the rest if your life. I've been blessed with a few painful diagnosis, I say blessed because I know I will help others because of my diagnosis.Osteoarthritis 2010Osteonecrosis 2014Spondylolisthesis 2016Hypothyroidism 2002Rosecea 2017Shock... Continue Reading →
I was notified about a month ago I was nominated for a few awards in a few categories for awareness I vowed when diagnosed with avn /on I would never want anyone to feel as alone and scared as I did in 2014. https://awards.wegohealth.com/nominees/12801My Ortho who diagnosed me really never took the time to even explain to... Continue Reading →
Living with chronic illness is incredibly challenging at times (understatement of the year!) You wake up with no pain then sudden pain,or you wake up in pain deal with all day pain. You can't do this , you can't do that. Because your body just won't allow it. You have to be strong even when... Continue Reading →
Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio 