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Everything is temporary, we all know that, but when it comes to chronic illness, temporary is etched in our heads every single day - for th…
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We live in the information age - the age when we document every little portion of our lives, when we take pictures of every mundane thing t…
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Forced rest sounds amazing, but when you are faced with enough pain and illness to force you to stay in bed a lot of the time, it can be qu…
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Mood swings are a part of life for everybody. Anyone who has experienced severe hormonal changes knows exactly what mood swings are. Anyone…
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I don't even know why I cannot sleep. I did not sleep well last night either and nearly fell asleep standing up this afternoon. I resi…
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This is part 2 of a multiple-part series addressing some misconceptions about people who are chronically ill or who have specific disabilit…
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The hypothesis has emerged about using Helminthic Therapy to treat certain autoimmune conditions, including IBD, Coeliac Disease, MS, and …
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It has been obvious for a few years now that biologics are the future of disease management. Almost every type of autoimmune or inflammato…
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There is a particular fear that comes with chronic illness that I think is underrated. Every single new symptom, every single new severity…
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If you are thinking about going to see a doctor about a specific pain or new symptom, it is best to be prepared to answer some common quest…
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Every single year I tend to get a bit of cabin fever in the winter. Even though I cannot do much hiking (if any at all) anymore, and I def…
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Last night I had a really tough time sleeping through the entire night. After I attempted to get back to sleep, only to find myself starin…
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Mistakes made about Inflammatory Bowel Disease. This is an article written by a brave young woman who was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colit…
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Sometimes I wish I could be as blissfully ignorant as my dog. Decker is pretty smart. He recognizes specific toys, he knows dozens of word…
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Charles Darwin. Naturalist, geologist, biologist. Author. Best known for his theories on evolution, survival of the fittest, and a holis…
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Synthroid is a standard medication for those suffering from thyroid disorders. It regulates the level and function of the thyroid to help t…
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Big events take long recuperation times. Mistakes take even longer. These days I am starting to feel more like myself since the wedding w…
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I see and hear this phrase everywhere. Usually it isn't a statement made to me personally, but it is said to people with chronic illne…
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As of this year, I have now been ill for over 18 years. It has been 18 years since my first diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis, 15 years sinc…
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