What's it Like to be on a High Dose of Steroids? (And the First Question You Will Definitely Ask) | A Chronic Voice

*Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide and depression. A Common Question When You Start on Steroids A common question people have when put on a substantial amount of steroids for the first time is, “how do you deal with the mental side effects, especially for an indefinite period of time?” I was a teenager when I […]

A Quarterly Reflection: 11 Important Things I’ve Learned

It has only been four months since the launch of A Chronic Voice, but I have learned so much over that short span of time from the increased amount of reading and writing done. As such I figured that there was no harm doing some reflection, and sharing what I’ve learned. Let’s dive right in! […]

An Experience from Hell: Thromboembolism From Antiphospholipid Syndrome

A Careless Diagnosis: Muscular Cramp Instead of Thromboembolism “It’s just a muscular cramp.” The general practitioner I saw dismissed my intense pains with a swift diagnosis. He gave me some muscle relaxants and sent me limping off. Meanwhile, a monstrous pulmonary embolism gathered in size and strength as multiple DVTs from my Antiphospholipid Syndrome fed […]