From Devastated To Patient Leader: Eileen Davidson

If I’m going to be the sick girl, I might as well kick ass at it.

Hi! My name is Eileen Davidson, also known as Chronic Eileen. I am a patient advocate, consultant, writer, speaker and content creator who lives with chronic diseases rheumatoid arthritis, non-radiographical axial spondyloarthritis, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, along with anxiety and depression.

I created this blog in 2017 to write about my journey with arthritis as an advocate to educate and inspire others living with or without the disease. My passions lie in raising awareness for arthritis and chronic disease, whether it be through web and graphic design, fundraising, awareness campaigns, writing, public speaking, participating in patient centered research or volunteer committee work.

Where you can find my content published include here on my own blog, CreakyJoints, Healthline’s Bezzy RA, Arthritis Research Canada’s quarterly newsletter , The International Foundation for Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Arthritis blog, among many others!

I have proudly collaborated with or been featured on:

“‘Rheumer Has It’” is a podcast hosted by patient leaders Chronic Eileen and Arthritis Life Cheryl that debunks myths and tackles stigmas about rheumatic diseases. Through expert interviews and patient advocacy, it bridges science and patients, empowering listeners with accessible, evidence-based insights.

The primary audience includes adults living with rheumatic diseases, their families, and caregivers. Additional focus extends to medical students, allied health professionals, and individuals interested in health advocacy. By making research accessible, the goal is to educate, inspire, and foster a more informed community.