Alan Brewington

@abrewi3010
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Skier, photographer, #ChronicPain #Rheum #AFIB patient. #Medx alumni & former board member. Graduate of Social Health Network's Patient Leader Program.
Alan BrewingtonMar 16, 2025

New Post Alert - Today I'm talking about the balance between #chronicpain and rules. Today's post was inspired by a recent blog post by the great Dana M. Lewis, thank you Dana!!! #rheumchampion #healthcare #share

https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2025/3/16/klt16eh5se8pnrmpozafydt5b4s9ht

Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Living with chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis means constantly balancing healthcare rules and real-life needs. In this post, I share my journey of using exercise, pain management strategies, and self-advocacy to navigate daily challenges. Learn how flexibility, smart decision-making, and a bit o

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Alan BrewingtonDec 31, 2024
New blog post. A little "how to" guide for using artificial intelligence with some Big Al commentary as a treat. #PatientsUseAI #ChronicPain #Healthcare #PainAwarenss #Healthcare #Share www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/12/31/9qabzl3iuu5engydagoztp2ykdlthw
Alan BrewingtonDec 23, 2024

New Post - The hardest day of my life happened while being dad's caregiver. I've never talked about or shared this experience before. We need to remember that quality of life is more important than medical romanticism. #healthcare #qualityoflife #hospice

http://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/12/23/0qzmmbd0cibw0ytinc3nwgu1cyn4vg

Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Thanks dad! Explore the emotional journey of caregiving and the harsh realities of our healthcare system. This heartfelt story reveals the struggles of balancing medical decisions, quality of life, and family dynamics while questioning how we can address the system's inefficiencies. A poignant refle

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Alan BrewingtonNov 3, 2024
Pre-Authorizations cause #chronicpain too. #healthcare https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/11/3p5c0nq6l1lb8bfzg1g1r9pe9reoexb
Alan BrewingtonOct 14, 2024
The story on my most recent radio frequency ablation. I talk about everything from risk, patient responsibility, and skiing a chute in Snowbird Utah I probably should not have been on. A little something for everyone. #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #NeckPain #RheumChampion https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/10/12/c9x5h27sn816ykviwd5ojt31x2giay
Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Discover my personal journey with radio frequency ablation, from the procedure details to navigating pain management as a chronic patient. Learn about the benefits, risks, and insights gained along the way. Whether you're considering an ablation or managing chronic pain, this honest account offers h

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Alan BrewingtonSep 21, 2024
September is #ChronicPain awareness month. A subject that affects my life daily. This post is about advocacy & how a simple question can change the world. With pain care becoming more about law enforcement than patient centered care, advocacy has never been as important as it is now. #RheumChampion #PainAwareness #Share https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/5/20/3yoy60sm0ve1jiov7y9m26xf1vkqd0
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The power of a question. Discover how patient advocates are shaping rheumatology research at the Rheumatology Research Foundation's Investigator Meeting. #PatientAdvocacy

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Alan BrewingtonSep 2, 2024
A new blog for your Labor Day reading. Today I'm talking about confusion relating to my neck and #ChronicPain. #Share #Healthcare #RheumChampion #PainAwareness www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/9/2/jp7rynt12ex4p9bifxjek1donvfjv7
Alan BrewingtonAug 22, 2024
New blog post. Today I'm talking about Dad and #Hospice care. #RheumChampion #Healthcare #Caregiver https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/8/22/yyonpc6udau867h75pe8qud1yqvzzp
Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Explore a deeply personal blog post on navigating hospice care, highlighting the 'utter weirdness' of initial provider meetings and managing the emotional challenges of end-of-life decisions. Gain valuable insights and practical advice to improve hospice experiences. Perfect for anyone seeking unde

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Alan BrewingtonAug 3, 2024
Obtaining a second opinion, any opinion, should be a time of opportunity, of excitement, because it is a chance at a higher quality of life. Maybe if we made it harder to obtain a fast-food cheeseburger than health care, I would not have to write posts about whether I should seek a second opinion because I’m so exhausted from living in severe pain. #ChronicPain #2ndOpinion #DoctorShopping #Healthcare
https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2024/8/2/jazo0tcep3eghdyyw2c828o9k0wzhb
Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Obtaining a second opinion, any opinion, should be a time of opportunity, of excitement, because it is a chance at a higher quality of life. Maybe if we made it harder to obtain a fast-food cheeseburger than health care, I would not have to write posts about whether I should seek a second opinion be

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Alan BrewingtonNov 19, 2023
New post. For this post I took a look at opioid-free surgery. This topic is on my mind since I'm facing another neck surgery. Please let me know what you think. #PatientChat #ChronicPain #Medx #PatientLeaderCertification https://www.alanbrewington.com/blog/2023/11/19/opioid-free-surgery
Alan Brewington | Personal Blog and Insights on Health, Lifestyle, and Beyond

Care shouldn’t be determined by a popular movement; care shouldn’t be determined by the size of one’s checkbook either. The reality is care is too often determined in our country by forces constructed by others and not by the want of a higher quality of life.

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