*Note from A Chronic Voice: Lucy first interviewed me for her blog, which inspired me to conduct a couple of them myself. My hope is to expand this blog to include many other voices other than my own. Every life story is unique, and the way we experience it is also very different. While Lucy […]
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*A Note from A Chronic Voice: The consideration for motherhood crosses the mind of every woman at some point in time, whether she is healthy or ill. Some may decide they never want children but for others, it may be the biggest dream of their lives. To learn that you’re infertile or will never be […]
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Saturday, 05 Aug 2017, Issue #69. In this issue: How Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is more than just difficult to pronounce. The subtle arrogance of being in good health. The extent of a person’s ability to understand. Why 10 doctors are needed to manage symptoms of chronic illness as a whole. One of the […]
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Saturday, 15 Jul 2017. Issue #66. In this edition: A rough guide to your stomach pain locations. Everything in life is a matter of perspective. Cracked, but still standing. What people do to distract themselves while stuck in bed with pain. Some ponderings on the meaning of ‘grit’. Addressing opioid addiction, but ignoring the underlying […]
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Welcome to Adult Life I entered my adult years in turmoil no thanks to Lupus. At 20 I developed epilepsy, then leukopenia, crippling arthritis pains and endometrial polyps in the years to follow. Some of these were a direct result of my illnesses, and others were side effects of medications taken to control them. I […]
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Saturday, 08 Jul 2017. Issue #65. In this edition: Passing on the ‘Sunshine Blogger Award’. Nurture your soul through art. 10 most painful conditions. Share your tips in ‘Project Chronic Wisdom’. Seven things people with fibromyalgia are tired of hearing. Adapting to life’s curveballs. A review on Quell, wearable relief that’s great for nerve pain. […]
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Saturday, 17 Jun 2017. Issue #62. In this edition: Dealing with the chronic illness cards we’ve been dealt with in life. Choosing to deal with and fight the pain of mental abuse after 22 years. Impossibility is merely a riddle. The frustration of proving her CRPS (chronic regional pain syndrome) is real. Our current mental […]
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This week’s stories go a little philosophical as we muse on love vs dignity. There’s also a secret tip on how to attract the best kinds of people in the universe (hint: it’s kind of a wussy thing to do). Finally, I share my experience of the year I caught tuberculosis. It formed an alliance […]
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How do you differentiate between a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ doctor? How do you know if the diagnosis presented is accurate, or if the options presented are the best ones? How do you know if your doctor or surgeon suits your needs? I am sure questions such as these go through the mind of every chronic […]
