Arthritis Life

Arthritis life features real patient stories, expert advice, life hacks and more to help you feel more empowered and less alone. Host Cheryl Crow shares her insights from both as a rheumatoid arthritis patient for over twenty years and as an occupational therapist, a health profession that focuses on empowering people with health challenges to function in their daily lives.This podcast also includes reflections on how you can have the best quality of life possible despite chronic pain, anxiety and other challenging parts of chronic illness. My goal is to help you manage REAL life with arthritis, beyond joint pain. Let's get started!

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Recent Reviews

The Real Chris Fish

Review of Episode 90

So many great episodes in this podcast! Put Episode 90 “Hand Therapy Secrets Everyone with Arthritis Should Know, with Certified Hand Therapist & OT Hoang Tran” in your playlist. It’s personal, moving, insightful and important. Great recommendations and perspectives on how to approach taking care of your precious hands. High five and heaps of thanks to Cheryl & Hoang! -Chris Fish
Cory Mygrant

Cheryl is amazing!

I’ve had the opportunity to work with Cheryl 1:1. She is extremely passionate in the work that she does. She is also such a compassionate person. She is kind hearted, vulnerable, and FUN - just to name a few!
Qian Xiaoman

I’ve never felt so seen

Everything I’ve wanted other ppl to understand about the experience of having a chronic illness. I don’t even have RA, but SLE, and this is the kind of content I’ve been looking for ever since I was diagnosed 3 years ago. Thank you for what you do 🙏🏻
456free

Trying to find a RA medication that works for me

Hello, I was diagnosed with RA in October 2020. Unfortunately, the steroid that I originally received had an adverse affect on me and I felt ill. Thereafter I have tried three RA medications but sadly I have had terrible side affects. I went vegan and that seemed to help me with fatigue and inflammation and for awhile I really did not have joint pain. However, currently i have started to have a lot of joint pain all over my body. I started listening to your podcast, and I think it is very informative and helpful. Thank you so much. I pray that a miracle will happen where someone will figure out how to reset our immune system soon.
MRUCNG

Great support!

Hi Cheryl! My name is Maria Uribe and I live in Bogotá, Colombia. I was diagnosed with RA back in 2008. It’s been a rollercoaster all along. Since I started my biological treatment, 3 years ago, (Rhituximab), my life improved greatly. Nevertheless, it seems I stretched the last one a little too much. Even though I had my last infusion just a week ago, it seems like I was late. I feel like every single joint is swollen now. So I looked for some kind of support and found your podcast. I love it! I don’t feel alone, I can relate with you and the people you have interviewed. I’m sure your talks will keep me through this tough moment. Thank you!!!!