Are You Really Even Sick? Many people with chronic fatigue syndrome have an extremely severe form of the illness. They are completely bed bound and need
Coping with invisible illness can be difficult, for sick people as well as those supporting them. Here are some tips to help.
Living with fibromyalgia doesn’t have to stop you from doing the things you love. With these 9 tips, you can live a happier life.
Chronic Illness can bring you down emotionally and physically, but you don't have to take it lying down! These chronic illness quotes will
Most of us slow down endogenous production of certain vitamins as we age, possibly causing deficiencies. Chronically limited availability of these important
"I think the emotional aspect of being chronically ill is the most invisible."
It's so important for people who are experiencing the difficulties of diagnosing or managing chronic illness to keep track of all symptoms, no matter how short-lived, small, or seemingly not important. Even the smallest, weirdest thing can help a doctor to find the correct diagnosis, and therefore, the correct treatment. I created this checklist and summary sheets to help me communicate effectively with my doctors. After trying health journals I bought, trying to journal by myself in blank books, and failing miserably at it, I created an easy, quick checklist for my ridiculous array of symptoms. If you feel it at all during the day, check it off! There is a spot to list anything else not on the list, and if you like writing, you can write details on the back. I've included monthly summary sheets for you to use or not-it's up to you. I tally the number of days each month I had each symptom, and the results can be shocking. When you live with something everyday, you don't realize the overwhelming amount of things you overcome every day. These summary sheets are also effective tools to good communication with your doctors, or even family, spouses, partners or friends when trying to explain what your day is like.
I've had chronic pain for nearly 2 decades. In this post, I'm sharing my advice for what to do when chronic pain becomes too much.
Keeping your cool when dealing with 'bipolar anger' can be incredibly difficult. Here are a few practical tips to help. Getty Images (Stock photo posed by
When we think of pain, physical pain often comes to mind first. But there are things that chronic illness patients find much worse.
Chronic Illness can bring you down emotionally and physically, but you don't have to take it lying down! These chronic illness quotes will
It is estimated that one-third of patients with a chronic illness also receive another diagnosis of a mood disorder such as anxiety or depression. Here are some tips for you as you face this battle.
11 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With Fibromyalgia or any chronic illness. Saying any of these could do more than just hurt their feelings. They can lead to anger and resentment damaging your relationship.
Have you ever experienced that moment of intense pain in your eyes and head when you’ve opened the curtains on a bright and sunny day? Anybody who has experienced a migraine or even a hangover would likely understand what I’m talking about too. Although photophobia or light sensitivity might seem quite common among the general […]
Lady Gaga has fibromyalgia and shows fans what it's like living with the painful condition Fibromyalgia in her new Netflix documentary.
Chronic Illness can bring you down emotionally and physically, but you don't have to take it lying down! These chronic illness quotes will
If you know the struggle of trying to fit your health history on a hospital form, you may relate to these memes.
Vital differences between coping and adapting to life with a chronic illness you need to know to live better today and tomorrow.
Lady Gaga has fibromyalgia and shows fans what it's like living with the painful condition Fibromyalgia in her new Netflix documentary.
Chronic Illness can bring you down emotionally and physically, but you don't have to take it lying down! These chronic illness quotes will
If you know the struggle of trying to fit your health history on a hospital form, you may relate to these memes.
A roundup of best chronic pain management tips from 40 people who live with chronic illness, for when a pain flare strikes without warning.
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"That is one you never hear about when it comes to fatigue."
The standard pain scale doesn't really work when you live with chronic pain. There are better ways to express your pain.
Chronic illness memes for anyone battling a chronic condition such as an autoimmune disease. Sometimes you just need to laugh at it all.
Cynthia Hill is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience. Here she shares about the chronic pain cycle and tips for recovery and healing.
These are my chronic illness must haves. Gadgets to make our lives with chronic pain and fatigue easier, from cleaning to self-care
I'm not faking being sick. What I am faking is being normal. Because I'm not normal, I'm not healthy, I'm faking being well.
I struggle with several chronic illnesses so there are times I just don't feel well. You too? Come explore the 10 things I do when I'm not feeling well.
"I feel loneliness among those with chronic illnesses and disabilities needs to be addressed and acknowledged."
Check out best-selling 11 products that will help cope up with chronic fatigue syndrome. Visit Quit Chronic Fatigue website for detailed information
One of the most powerful things I ever did to help me cope with having a chronic illness was learning to adapt my plans and be flexible. This post is part 2 of the 5 Keys to Adaptability for Those Living With Chronic Illness series. Click through to read more!
