Raynaud’s phenomenon has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I had no idea what it was, but all I knew was that it happened and it made me feel miserable. It all started with cold hands and feet, and eventually my fingers, toes, and tip of …
For years, I’ve been trying to ignore the discomfort and changes on my skin. I had been told it was a normal side effect of aging, and I didn’t want to believe that something was wrong. But the pain and irritation kept getting worse, and I finally decided to get it checked out. After numerous …
My name is Janice, and I have chronic headaches. For years I have struggled to cope with the physical and emotional pain that comes alongside the throbbing in my temples. It has been an incredibly difficult battle to fight, but I’m determined to overcome this. My usual method is to seek out medical help, and …
Back pain, nausea, and diarrhea had become my reality. I thought I was just coming down with a stomach bug, but my doctor informed me that I had contracted Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). The antibiotics prescribed to me caused the infection, so it was a double-edged sword. I was frustrated and angry about the circumstance, …
I have never felt anything like this before. For weeks I have been battling this Gastroenteritis and it has taken me to my absolute low. The pain I feel every time I eat, the nausea that won’t let me keep down a meal, and the lightheadedness from being dehydrated has wreaked havoc on me. I …
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes three years ago, and it has been a long road since then. My doctor explained that diabetes is a chronic condition where the body is not able to regulate the amount of glucose in my body. It means that I need to be extra vigilant in controlling my …
My name is Lillian and I am a girl with Osteoporosis. I was diagnosed two years ago and my life has changed ever since. I used to love going to the beach, running with friends and playing sports. But my diagnosis meant that I had to give up the physical activities I loved and was …
My mouth was throbbing with unrelenting pain. I couldn’t eat, drink, or even talk without it becoming unbearable. I had a toothache, and I knew I had to do something about it. My dentist had been away on holiday, so I had to book in with someone new. Arriving at the dental surgery, I was …
I knew living with this condition was going to be a challenge. The chronic pain I experience is intense and can be very debilitating at times. The numbness and the lack of sensation in my hands and feet can make it difficult to do everyday tasks. I have to be very mindful of my movements …
