I knew I was in trouble from the day I was diagnosed with familial hypertriglyceridemia. With an abnormal increase of triglyceride levels in my blood, I was told to make some serious lifestyle changes if I wanted a chance of survival. I changed my diet to one that was low in processed food, made sure …
Growing up with Neurofibromatosis has been a challenge, as it’s a genetic disorder that has caused numerous tumors to develop all over my body. For the longest time I have had to endure the physical and emotional pain that comes along with having such an incurable condition, and sadly I know that the pain will …
It was my worst nightmare come true, Grave’s Disease had reared its ugly head again. I had fought it off before, but it had come back with a vengeance. I had been fighting for the last 3 months, but it had taken a much more serious toll this time. As hard as I tried to …
I sit here in the hospital, my past and future merging into the same foggy haze. My diagnosis has been revealed – Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Every day is a struggle; struggling to remember the simplest things, my loved ones begging me to remember. Every time I think I can remain in control of my …
The diagnosis was clear, the prognosis uncertain: Carcinoid Syndrome and carcinoid tumours. It all began with strange aches and pains, flushing, and shortness of breath. I went to doctor after doctor, but none of them could give me the answers I was seeking. The tests revealed a cascade of tumors in several places in my …
