The Worst Good News: What to do when Test Results are Normal but you Feel Awful? Joel Nelson's Story.

<p><strong>Topics include:</strong></p><ul><li>Joel shares what it was like to grow up with juvenile idiopathic arthritis</li><li>Joel explores the vulnerability of doctor patient interactions and the concern chronic illness patients often have of being perceived as hypochondriacs.</li><li>Joel and Cheryl discuss the imperfections of our current health systems, and the fact that “No Established Cause doesn’t mean No Problem.”</li><li>A group Pain Management program helps Joel rewire how he thinks about pain</li><li>Cheryl & Joel share tips and exercises for mental wellbeing despite chronic illness</li></ul><p><strong>Speaker Bios:</strong></p><p>Joel Nelson: Writer. Arthritis Advocate. Dad. Sharing my story of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis to raise awareness. Specialising in pain, parenting and mental health. Also writes for leading charities and organisations.</p><p>Cheryl Crow is an occupational therapist who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for seventeen years. Her life passion is helping others with rheumatoid arthritis figure out how to live a full life despite arthritis, by developing tools to navigate physical, emotional and social challenges. She formed the educational company Arthritis Life in 2019 after seeing a huge need for more engaging, accessible, and (dare I say) FUN patient education and self-management resources.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by the <a href="https://arthritis.theenthusiasticlife.com/beginners-guide-to-life-with-rheumatoid-arthritis/">Rheumatoid Arthritis Roadma</a>p, an self-paced online course Cheryl created that teaches people with RA how to confidently manage their physical, social and emotional life with this condition.</p><p><strong>Episode links:</strong></p><ul><li>Joel links:<ul><li>Blog: <a href="https://joelvsarthritis.co.uk/">https://joelvsarthritis.co.uk/</a></li><li>Joel’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joelvsarthritis">https://www.facebook.com/joelvsarthritis</a>.</li><li>Joe’s Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/joelvsarthritis">https: