Chronically Creative:
A Blog and Support Community by
Artist and Author Kelly J. Mendenhall
For the chronically ill and chronically fabulous crafter.
(Or future crafter.)
Product Review Policy
As a disabled folk artist and author, I frequently create blog posts that highlight my favorite products, whether for crafting and creating or for navigating life with hidden disabilities.
My blog posts may contain affiliate links to sites like Amazon or directly to the brands I’m discussing. My intention is to convey this information in a way that is fun and engaging.
The income I earn through content creation, blogging, affiliate marketing, and product reviews helps supplement my Social Security Disability benefits. It’s important to me that I only recommend products or services that I have personally tried and enjoyed. I do not accept payment for my reviews. Simply put, if I haven’t used a product and appreciated it, I won’t endorse it to you.
What is Piriformis Syndrome, and do I have it?
In a study observing gender-related pain biases, researchers found that there was a "growing body of evidence" that indicated significant differences in pain response and treatment between men and women. Women are more likely to experience pain and be more sensitive to it.
Robert H. Shmerling, MD, associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Clinical Chief of Rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, says Piriformis Syndrome appears to be more prevalent among women. However, the reason for this has yet to be discovered.