Friday, 11 December 2020. Issue #243.
In this issue: A collection of holiday gift guides from various chronic illness bloggers. ‘Just because someone carries it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy’. Certain products and gifts can actually be physically harmful or triggering for people with various chronic illnesses. Flavourful low histamine recipes for people with MCAS and other chronic conditions (you can win a copy of the e-book in the Christmmas Giveaway, too!). Delayed December writing prompts but they’re out! Living with chronic illness is harder than most people even realise. Molnupiravir is in Phase II / III clinical trials for SARSCoV2. Remember to check in with your chronically ill or disabled friend before giving them a gift, as what you think is lovely might not actually be suitable for them. Small businesses owned by people with chronic illness or disability you can support this holiday season. Public places with fluorescent lightings, loud noises and strong smells are a definite trigger for migraine.
"👇 #Bekind. Not all #burdens are visible in plain sight": https://t.co/6m4MODBJdP #humanity #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain pic.twitter.com/7EQjx4dvE9
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 5, 2020
"Certain products can actually be physically harmful or triggering for people w various #medical conditions..list down some of my favourite #presents to receive, but people you should never, ever give them to": https://t.co/kUwuLo6WRh #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide #ChristmasGifts pic.twitter.com/12K0uN13Wy
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 6, 2020
"@throughfibrofog has experimented w various foods for her #MCAS over the yrs. What I love about her #recipes i that they’re not in the least bit bland, but full of colour, flavour, #nutrition and life! Win a copy here": https://t.co/4lWJfuURpd #antihistamine #LowHistamine pic.twitter.com/hiQlakKK39
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 8, 2020
[New] "My apologies for getting the #prompts out late this month. The #ChronicIllness #ChristmasGiveaway really took up all my #blogging energy, and I ran into a massive #painflare as a result" – join us for both! 🙂 https://t.co/ARN679k9FW pic.twitter.com/UEU2PJ3PDF
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 4, 2020
“noticed that lots of other #chronicillness #bloggers have already put together some wonderful #giftguides and #holidaytips for those with chronic illness, so I thought I'd collect those here and share them with you": https://t.co/2KUJK7A9rk @livewithmecfs #spoonies
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 7, 2020
“Living life with #chronicillness is hard. This might feel obvious, but it’s still harder than most people realize”: https://t.co/kvqA1MXCIZ @kmitchellauthor #spoonies #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #awareness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 10, 2020
“#Molnupiravir is currently in advanced phase II / III #clinicaltrials. It is being tested in three different doses every 12 hours for five days in patients with #SARSCoV2": https://t.co/ImGb61DjeG @Entrepreneur #COVID19 #PublicHealth
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 7, 2020
"If you don’t have a #chronicillness or #disability & are looking for a #gift for someone who does please talk to them 1st. There may be things u wouldn’t even think of which mean they can’t use something which you think is a lovely gift": https://t.co/Gqr72snZCa @JenniPettican
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 5, 2020
"For your #holidayshopping, I highly encourage you #support #smallbusinesses that are owned by people who identify as #disabled, or people who live with #chronicillnesses": https://t.co/0GIJk5RKwR
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 7, 2020
“A public place with fluorescent lighting, loud noise and strong smells is a definite recipe for a severe #HemiplegicMigraine": https://t.co/zq8u2C0FN7 @thefrznmind #SensoryOverload #HolidaySeason #migraine #ChronicPain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 5, 2020
*Note: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on each person’s individual experiences and circumstances. It is not to be substituted for medical advice. Please consult your own doctor before changing or adding new treatment protocols.
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