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From 10 to 15 Different Types of Doctors on My Healthcare Team
I was reading this post the other day, and realised that I had originally written it 10 years ago. Back then, I was 'only' seeing around 10 different types of doctors on a regular basis.
Now,
Physiotherapy after knee operation is the most crucial part of the recovery process. It needs to be taken seriously, because doing something wrongly, or too early, or too late, can all have devastating long-term impacts on your ability to walk properly again.
I was bed bound for months after my
This article is part of an ongoing series about my Spontaneous Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture incident and knee surgery as a patient with Lupus, other chronic diseases and steroid therapy. Each part of the series will be updated and can be referenced below:
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When Acute Pain Strikes, and You Know What It Entails
A sharp pain struck the left side of my abdomen whilst I was asleep, and I just knew. I hurried to pop a pain pill, in hopes that the ache would subside. Sometimes that’s a small, albeit hacky, hint
An Introduction to Sara Russell & Chronic Illness in Italy
Sara graciously agreed to share her life experiences for the Invisible Cities linkup, when I learned that she resides in the beautiful countryside of Italy! Living in Europe (at least for a while) is a dream of mine, so this
These answers are my response to the “Invisible Cities Linkup” (Pros & Cons of Living with Chronic Illness in Your City). You can submit your own entry and read more about other countries here.
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* 18 Sep 2018: Kale. Also, images are all from Unsplash.
*Disclaimer: This article is meant
The Invisible Cities Linkup – A Resource on Chronic Illness, Travel & Culture
I’ve always been interested in cultures, specifically the differences, and what’s considered ‘normal’ to each. This linkup will be about the ins and outs of the city or town you live in, in relation to the
*Content Warning: This post is about chronic illness, disability and thoughts on suicide. It may be potentially triggering. Here is a list suicide hotlines to contact should you need help:
*Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am
Welcome to Adult Life (Chronic Illness Version)
I entered my adult years in turmoil, no thanks to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus). At 20 I developed epilepsy, then leukopenia, crippling arthritis pains, and endometrial polyps in the years to follow. Some of these were a direct result of my chronic illnesses,
It's no surprise that seeing more than a dozen different doctors on a regular basis is an expensive affair. My medical bills add up to a thousand dollars per month on average. This excludes the occasional surgery, pain management and mobility tools, and other home and living expenses
The Many Questions with a New Chronic Illness Diagnosis
How do you differentiate between a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ doctor? How do you know if the diagnosis presented is accurate, or if the treatment options presented are the best ones? How do you know if your doctor or surgeon suits your
