The standard pain scale doesn't really work when you live with chronic pain. There are better ways to express your pain.
I'm slowly accumulating tools that make disabled life a little easier, but there are still a few chronic illness products on my wish list!
Researchers find that people with chronic fatigue syndrome have an altered gut microbiome, which may shed light on the cause of the elusive condition.
Chronic fatigue is caused by a number of factors that drain our ability to make energy. Here are some of the best tools for healing.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, COPD is a term used to describe a group of lung diseases that obstruct airflow. There are 4 stages of COPD. It is important to understand the difference and learn how to manage COPD for yourself or a loved one.
COPD is a condition of chronic dyspnea with expiratory airflow limitation that does not significantly fluctuate.
Are you noticing a connection between your period and the worsening of your POTS symptoms?This is extremely common. Menstruation does tend to worsen symptoms.In one research study, women in different menstrual cycle stages with (and without) POTS were compared after standing for 2 hours.The group of women in the follicular phase of their menstrual cycle had lower levels of aldosterone hormone (which affects the body’s ability to regulate blood pressure) compared to the women in the luteal phase.
Understand the underlying cause of chronic tiredness and find a solution. Insomnia and fatigue left untreated can take a toll in your daily life.
The best chronic illness meme around. It can be super difficult to live with chronic illness and these helath memes can help others to understand chronic
Here we take a look at Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatments for DIARRHEA, with common TCM patterns and symptoms.
If you have a friend with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome you’ve, no doubt, heard about how she’ll crash after an eventful day. But hearing about such a thing and understanding it are two very different things. What amount of activity is ok and what isn’t? Does she crash all the time or only every once in…
Because people living with chronic illness can appear “fine," it can be hard for others to understand what they are going through.
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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.
Read this to understand COPD life expectancy and how doctors can predict what your prognosis could be and even options to extend your life.
A chronic fatigue syndrome diet can help alleviate the symptoms of CFS. If you’re ready to feel better, here’s what to eat (and what to avoid).
My favourite tools and products to help manage your pain and live a little more comfortably with chronic pain.
TENS is an acronym for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator. This device is used to deliver an electric current through electrodes that are placed on the skin.
COPD-EMPHYSEMA Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. "Need-to-know" information focusing on emphysema so you can take action for yourself or a loved one. click here for more information
Dysautonomia (POTS) is a rare disease that usually affects women between the ages of 12-15. My daughter was 3 or 4 when diagnosed.
“Laughter might not actually cure anything – but it takes a lot less energy than crying!”
Chronic fatigue syndrome is hard to diagnose and treat. Discover the hidden causes and natural remedies for this mystery illness from Dr. Bill Rawls.
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) MCAS is also commonly referred to as a type of Mast Cell Activation Disorder (MCAD). Let’s start with “what’s a mast cell?” Unless you’re a medical professional you’ve probably never heard of them. I certainly hadn’t. Mast cells are best known for releasing histamine and being a key player in
This Challenge was designed so that people without chronic health conditions can understand what it is like to live with limited energy. This Challenge features 23 activities for which have a predetermined amount of spoons that they cost. There is also 1 blank area that you can put your own activity. There are 3 recharge options for your spoons that only give a limited and random number of spoons. Size: US Letter This digital download contains 2 documents with: * Challenge Rules/Spoon Theory Description * Challenge Page with set values for each activity and recharge options * Challenge Page with blank values for each activity and recharge options * Spoon Use Tracking page You will get 1 PDF with every page together and 1 Zip file of 4 PNG images for those that have a hard time printing PDFs. THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED. The watermark will be removed on the copy you receive. If you would like any customization please feel free to contact me. I will do my best to accommodate. I hope this challenge helps someone in your life gain a better understanding of what life as a spoonie is like. Thank you for your support THIS CHALLENGE WAS DESIGNED BY SPOON CULTURE Your purchase is for personal use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or resell this item either in digital or printed form. If you have any issues with your purchase please contact me. Refund is not available for this item.
Executive Research Director, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Dr. Larry Saltzman's story of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, running & CAR T-cell therapy. and LLS.
In this article, you will learn what Lyme disease is and the difference between acute and chronic Lyme disease, testing & support strategies.
Discover effective treatments for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS): relief from pain, joint support, and improved quality of life.
Make sure you know what the 5 biggest symptoms are.
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the joints in your lower back. Common symptoms include joint pain and stiffness in the sacroiliac joints, where your pelvis connects to your lower spine.
