Researchers find that people with chronic fatigue syndrome have an altered gut microbiome, which may shed light on the cause of the elusive condition.
Jessica Solt says she'll never forget what her doctor told her: "You can live without a stomach"
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Have you been dizzy for more than 3 months? Check out this post for the diagnostic criteria and treatment of PPPD (Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness or chronic subjective dizziness).
Did you know all of these songs were inspired by chronic illness?
CFS/ME is more than just tiredness. It comes with so many of its own problems and symptoms that you may not have heard of. Read all about them here!
"It’s a great reminder on those particularly hard days."
Let me start by telling you something about the name of this disease: It has been called Sjogren's "Syndrome" since Dr. Henrik Sjogren wrote his extensive paper about it. In recent decades, researchers have learned much more about symptoms that even Dr. Sjogren didn't identify, as well as how the disease works. The term "Syndrome"
There are severe side effects from untreated chronic pain. Thanks to the opioid crisis, pain patients are suffering without treatment
By Jess Remember that dull, aching, pain in the butt I got back in April? That pain right where the hamstring attaches to the butt muscle? Well I finally have a diagnosis for it. It’s called …
Excellent video overview of POTS: What is POTS? Dysautonomia International 2016 What is POTS? from Dysautonomia International on Vimeo. This document by Dr. Peter Rowe in the Chronic Fatigue Clinic at John's Hopkins has been the most helpful for me in understanding POTS, symptoms, and treatment options. http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/pdf/RoweOIsummary.pdf What is Dysautonomia? http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/page.php?ID=34 What is POTS? http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/page.php?ID=30 Vanderbilt Autonomic Dysfunction Center https://ww2.mc.vanderbilt.edu/adc/38847 News Article about Me https://www.ksl.com/?sid=42576760&nid=148 Mom Show Radio program: Segment about Mothering While chronically ill (featuring myself) http://themomshow.bonneville.libsynpro.com/one-moms-journey-of-mothering-while-chronically-ill-october-23-2016
Dysthymia or chronic depression is a common symptom of codependency; however, many codependents aren’t aware that they’re depressed, due to the mild symptoms.
Completing household tasks when you have a chronic illness or disability feels overwhelming. There's cleaning, cooking, and laundry to worry about.
"Having chronic fatigue is not a lazy Sunday afternoon in front of the telly. It’s not a holiday and it’s certainly not a life choice."
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PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is a reproductive health issue that women are starting to deal with more and more. One of its most significant challenges: diagnosis can be difficult. Treatments can be few (and not 100% guaranteed effective), too. Fortunately, history and science point to some n
In our modern society, it can be difficult to actually rest when you take a break. Chronic illness patient Kate the (Almost) Great shares her tips.
#GastroparesisAwarenessMonth Day 7 is focusing on #Malnutrition. Having#Gastroparesis means that your #diet can fluctuate from “normal” to absolutely nothing in the blink of…
"People don't know that's the reason why I do these things..."
