It was a battle I never wanted to face. Lupus had been my enemy for four years now and for four years I had been determined to beat it. It had taken a physical, emotional and mental toll on my life. Trying to cope with lupus was like dancing with the devil. The pain was …
My name is Joe and I suffer from Lupus. I was first diagnosed with this disease about five years ago, and it has taken a toll on my life ever since. When I first experienced the symptoms of Lupus, it was like nothing I had ever experienced before. The exhaustion, the joint pain, the rashes; …
At first, I was overwhelmed. I was used to the freedom of living my life however I wanted: no family history of this chronic condition to follow, instead I felt a sense of dread. But I am determined to fight it – even though I feel helpless at times. My journey of discovery began. I …
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It all started with a soreness that would not go away. I had been feeling it for the last few weeks, but I had no idea how serious it was. At first, I thought it was just a muscle strain from the everyday activities I did, but it seemed to keep getting worse. That’s when …
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 …
Pain, sorrow and darkness. These are the three things I thought of when I heard the bad news – I had Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow. I was in disbelief, but it was true – my life had changed in an instant. As I learnt more about my disease, I realized that …
I was diagnosed with prostate cancer four years ago, and it felt like my world had been turned upside down. I was only 35, and I’d been expecting to live my life for many more years. Immediately after hearing the news, my mind was flooded with all kinds of emotions – fear, frustration, anger, and …
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 …
