The Lighter Side of Medicine

Okay, sure, the vast majority of the time, being so tired that you are ready to fall asleep at any moment of the day can be pretty inconven…

Wheelchairs are intended to provide better accessibility for people who are paralyzed, ill, or who have mobility issues. It is meant to be …

Adverse effects can be brutal - they can sometimes be worse than the symptoms of the disease. When you have been on heavy-hitting medicati…

Experiencing pain and suffering - either first-hand or through a family member or friend - is always a really tough situation. Watching a …

I would say that most of the time, I am working hard to maintain what I am currently feeling. Not because how I currently feel is all rainb…

Adrenaline, overall, is a wonderful physiological event. It kicks in when we need it the most and helps us make split-second decisions in h…

Migraines are one of those symptoms where if you do not know whether or not you have had one, then you have not had one. You know if you …

After watching the news about the discovery of fluid within the heart that helps to heal - the fluid that is usually thrown away during sur…

Inflammation can be horrendously painful.  It is, also, often difficult to explain or understand. There have been various descriptions that…

Having difficulty with mobility is not exactly a positive thing. With deteriorating back and hips, mobility can take a big hit. I first be…

Dry mouth is often a much-overlooked symptom that can be really irritating. It can be caused by a disease itself, by side effects of medica…

Exhaustion is an enormous part of being ill on a regular basis. Not only are you always trying to feel better, but your body is constantly …

I think one of the toughest parts of any illness or disability is having to rely on others. The loss of independence is a huge hit. It is n…

I have always wondered what goes on internally when my body crashes. It is not exactly like I choose to lie down or do nothing when I cras…

Flare-ups are a normal aspect of the life of any chronic illness patient. There are countless diseases that include both constant symptoms…

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…

There are millions of illnesses that cause pain of some kind. Suffering from several diseases usually means several types of pain - from t…

My back seized today. I was not doing anything particularly physical, I simply sat down on our ottoman and went to pick up a ball from the…