A collection of various tips, tools and resources for chronic pain management — from alternative and complementary therapy to physical therapy, occupational therapy, home remedies, medications and more.
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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,
What Got Me Curious About Floatation Therapy
Floatation therapy has been within my interest radar for quite some time now. Reviews from other chronic illness bloggers kept popping up on my social media feeds, and they were all positive.
Most of these bloggers were caucasian women with fibromyalgia, however. There
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
*Content Warning: Mentions of suicide, anxiety and depression in relation to being on a high dose of steroids.
*Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for
When You're in Pain, an Hour Can Feel Like Eternity
My eyes fluttered open. It had been a long night in the intensive care unit after my heart surgery, but now the colour beyond the windows was the saturated blue of dawn. My eyes drifted towards the clock
The Idolisation of Chronic Stress in Modern Society
Chronic stress. It is an oft-forgotten factor in the equation to good health. Often, the tolerance for it is even glorified in modern society. More emphasis is placed on diet, exercise and sleep, with stress relief as a byproduct or afterthought.
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