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Chronic Illness

Chronic Pain Doesn’t Have To Change My View

Today was a no-movement type of day. After waking this morning, and standing up, I realized that my head was hurting very severely. I ate some toast with a large icepack on my head. Then, I just stayed all day in my recliner. I iced my head many times throughout the day. My neck was […]

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I Forgot Myself

I Forgot Myself – When stressed, it’s easy to forget myself and my needs. Chronic illness living means I must be careful to stay on top of my medicine doses.

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Chronic Illness

New Hope In hEDS Research

New Hope In hDES Research. Studies have shown new hope for finding genetic variants to diagnose hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

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Chronic Illness

Resting After Christmas

Resting After Christmas – When living with Chronic Illness, it’s important to get rest. Recovery from stress and extra work takes time.

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Chronic Illness

How To Enjoy The Holidays When Living With Chronic Illness

How to enjoy the holidays when living with chronic illness. Here are some tips to make it easier on yourself.

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Chronic Illness

Gift Ideas For Those With Chronic Illness

Gift Ideas for Those with Chronic Illness – 4 Categories of gifts that would benefit a woman with chronic illness.

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Chronic Illness

Pacing at Christmas

Christmas is slowly taking over my home. With a lot of help, I’m gradually decorating everything. The tree was completed today. Tomorrow I hope to decorate the mantel and a small tree that will be placed in our guest room. Hubby put our nativity scene in the yard, and it looks beautiful in the snow […]