Disease

Blinded by Parkinson’s:

Blinded by Parkinson’s:

My name is Guy, and I’ve been living with Parkinson’s for most of my life. I was diagnosed at the age of ten and since then, my life has been a long battle. At first, I was devastated. I had always been a healthy and active child, and the thought of having a deadly neurological …

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My Crohn’s Tale

My Crohn’s Tale

I’ve been living with Crohn’s disease for the past five years, and as much as it’s defined my life in many ways, it’s also made me who I am. My journey with Crohn’s started out as a whole lot of mystery. For months, I had trouble going to the bathroom, stomach cramps and nausea, but …

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The Sickening Glaucoma:

The Sickening Glaucoma:

I never felt entirely healthy, but when I awoke one morning with my eyes swimming in a sea of pain, I knew something was seriously wrong. I could tell that the pressure inside my head had increased dramatically, and I knew I needed to head to a specialist as soon as possible. After a visit …

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Cirrhosis’ Last Hurrah:

Cirrhosis’ Last Hurrah:

The doctor told me there was no cure for Cirrhosis, and that all I could do was manage my symptoms. As the months went by, I watched my life slowly slipping away. I had bouts of nausea, fatigue and abdominal pain that were so severe, I couldn’t get out of bed for days. My friends …

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