Frustration

Malaria Misery:

Malaria Misery:

My name is John. I’m a patient with malaria. It’s a terrible thing to have, and I’m doing all I can to get back on my feet. I started feeling the symptoms about a month ago and within a few days I knew something was seriously wrong. I had the constant chills and sweating, the …

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Oral Thrush: My Story

Oral Thrush: My Story

I never imagined that something as small as a soft white bump on the inside of my cheek could become such an issue. But, as it turns out, that soft white bump was oral thrush, and that made all the difference. I remember my embarrassment when I went to see the doctor and had to …

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Stroke – My Story

Stroke – My Story

I’m Stephen, and I’ve just experienced a stroke. I can still remember the pain it brought me, and how much of an impact it had on my life. It was frustrating to try to relearn how to do everyday tasks, and the recovery process was incredibly challenging. But I never gave up. I persevered and …

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Chilblains: My Life Story

Chilblains: My Life Story

My name is Stephan and I have suffered from chilblains since I was a young child. It’s been a long journey of pain and frustration, but I’m determined to tell my story in the hopes that it can help others. Growing up, chilblains were a constant problem for me. My family worried about me, and …

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C. Difficile: My Story

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, …

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