Hottriggeredkiwi Blog
I work in the engineering sector and grew up on a dairy farm near a tiny town in rural Waikato. I was diagnosed with sero-negative ankylosing spondilitis back in the late 80’s, and have since had further health issues with more arthritis with associated complications. My day generally starts in the dark and finishes long into the night. I try to just enjoy life and get the most out of each day, spending time with my lovely wife and indulging my passion for photography – mostly of cloud formations, seascapes and landscapes.
I work in the engineering sector and grew up on a dairy farm near a tiny town in rural Waikato. I was diagnosed with sero-negative ankylosing spondilitis back in the late 80’s, and have since had further health issues with more arthritis with associated complications. My day generally starts in the dark and finishes long into the night. I try to just enjoy life and get the most out of each day, spending time with my lovely wife and indulging my passion for photography – mostly of cloud formations, seascapes and landscapes.
Resilience through pain and rheumatoid arthritis
Growing up with rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager wasn’t easy for Rhianna. This is a story of resilience through pain and arthritis.
How to use our breath to control stress and reduce pain
by Tracey Kellett The breath and stress: when we are responding to stress, our breathing pattern changes and becomes shallow and quick, and our shoulders take over from the diaphragm to move air in and out of our lungs. This style of breathing disrupts the balance of...
Hand pain sparks a successful business idea
by Alyson Harris, owner of Elite Left Limited Around the age of 40, I began experiencing symptoms of osteoarthritis, primarily affecting the joints in my fingers and wrists, particularly my thumbs. This condition brought along the persistent discomfort associated with...
AGM 2023 to be held online
The 2023 FY Annual General Meeting for Arthritis NZ – Mateponapona Aotearoa will be held online on Wednesday 29 November.
Methotrexate and Folic Acid
Why am I prescribed folic acid with methotrexate? Rheumatologist Dr Andrew Harrison answers FAQs about methotrexate and folic acid.
Osteoarthritis support for people in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough
Arthritis New Zealand was invited to speak as part of an informative series of community health lectures hosted by the University of Otago and funded through the Care Foundation.
Illuminating the dark corners of arthritis challenges
These volunteers are driven by the heartfelt desire to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by arthritis.
Interstitial lung disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and vaping
Interstitial Lung Diseases can be caused by long-term exposure to hazardous materials, or by an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Interview with rheumatology nurse Jane Brough
An interview with Jane Brough – Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology, Te Whatu Ora, Taranaki Base Hospital.
Promoting Arthritis Assist in Taranaki: Empowering those with arthritis
Arthritis NZ initiated a pilot programme to promote Arthritis Assist services in regions with limited arthritis care resources. The first region to benefit from this programme is the beautiful Taranaki.
