I wish I had been prepared for the impact of what was going to happen in … 10 things I would tell the newly diagnosed with Chronic IllnessRead more
Chronic illness
Understand chronic illness, its symptoms, common causes, and effective management strategies to improve health and quality of life.
A new principle was discovered for how muscle pain is signaled
Chronic muscular pain may be linked to a previously unknown principle for how pain signals are … A new principle was discovered for how muscle pain is signaledRead more
Immediate treatment can alleviate future back problems
Immediate treatment by a physiotherapist, bypassing a waiting list, can reduce problems with recurring low back … Immediate treatment can alleviate future back problemsRead more
Homeopathic Remedies for Muscle Adhesions
At a recent appointment with my naturopath, to the wonderfully named Dr. Love, the topic of … Homeopathic Remedies for Muscle AdhesionsRead more
Realities of Family Planning with Chronic Illness
My husband and I have decided the time is finally right to start family planning – … Realities of Family Planning with Chronic IllnessRead more
The Start Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia
A few months later my husband graduated with 2 BS degrees in Finance and we were … The Start Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & FibromyalgiaRead more
When pain slows you down
There are times with Fibromyalgia that I exceed my walking limits. It is actually difficult sometimes … When pain slows you downRead more
So you have a chronic illness. Is that a disability?
If it means significant restrictions to your daily activities, then, according to medical and government guidelines, … So you have a chronic illness. Is that a disability?Read more
Learning about Disability
I’m taking a disability studies class this term as part of my social work program. I … Learning about DisabilityRead more
How do fibromyalgia and chronic illness upend your life?
You’re sitting in the doctor’s office, being told you have an incurable illness. Maybe you have … How do fibromyalgia and chronic illness upend your life?Read more