It all began a few weeks ago when I started to feel something wasn’t quite right. I figured it was just stress, so I brushed it off. But then the pain started. It was the most agonizing burning feeling in my bladder. I knew I had to get checked out. After visiting my doctor, I …
It started as a small patch of red skin on my shoulder. I thought little of it, but within days the area had spread, growing more red and inflamed. I went to the hospital to get it checked and I was diagnosed with Cellulitis. At first, I was frightened. I did not know what to …
I was 14 when I first noticed it, excessive sweating and I was mortified. I had Hyperhidrosis, a medical condition that meant my body produces too much sweat. At first, my family and friends joked about it, but as it kept happening, embarrassment sunk in. I didn’t want to go out with anyone, and even …
When I was born, my parents were advised that I had Down’s Syndrome. At first, it was a difficult adjustment for them and the entire family, but we eventually came to terms with it and I was given the love and care that I needed to thrive. My early years were filled with various challenges, …
My body ached and burned with a fever. I had red spots all over my body that threatened to spread with every scratch. Every day I felt worse, despite being dutifully medicated with the harshest of creams. Nothing seemed to work and I was growing truly desperate. The horror of it was not only the …
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Everything started with the pain: a sharp burning sensation that wouldn’t go away. I had developed Otitis Externa, an infection of the outer ear. The doctors prescribed medication, but it didn’t seem to be working. As days went by, the pain grew worse. The doctors started prescribing stronger medications, but I decided to see if …
