Recently an acquaintance of mine who has suffered for years from unexplained illness was finally diagnosed. It’s hard to explain to someone who has never suffered from an unexplained illness, but the diagnosis was actually a happy occasion and yet he chose to keep silent. He did not tell most of his other acquaintances or…Continue reading How to support someone with chronic illness
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10 kitchen tools for the chronically ill
I spend a significant amount of my time in the kitchen, which is why I need some tools to help me out. I don’t particularly like cooking, but with a family, somebody has to do it. Plus I like to eat good food, so it only makes sense that I have to spend time producing…Continue reading 10 kitchen tools for the chronically ill
Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness
Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness The holidays can be a rough time period for everyone. There’s so much to do it’s easy to feel stressed, hurried, and overwhelmed. It’s even harder if you have a chronic illness and you have to deal with the limitations of your body. Often we can…Continue reading Surviving the holidays as a parent with chronic illness
Pain Relief With Oska Pulse
Pain relief with Oska Pulse Much of my battle with chronic illness has been defined by my never-ending quest to reduce my pain levels. As pain patients are continually demonized by doctors and society pain medicine is harder and harder to get no matter how legitimate your pain is. Because of this, I’ve tried several…Continue reading Pain Relief With Oska Pulse
12 “gifts” that will really help someone with chronic illness
12 gifts that will really help someone with chronic illness this year. You’ve probably already read my serious version of what people with chronic illness really want for Christmas, the following is the wishful thinking version of what people with chronic illness really want this year. It’s that time again, time to think about buying…Continue reading 12 “gifts” that will really help someone with chronic illness
Why people with chronic pain take opioids
I wake up in the morning and immediately feel the crushing pain that has a hold over my entire body. The pain radiates from my shoulders to my toes, but I have to get out of bed so I can get my kids to school. I don’t know how I’m going to do it, but…Continue reading Why people with chronic pain take opioids
10 best gifts for those living with chronic illness
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure for more details. A few weeks ago I shared my favorite spoonie items that I can’t live without, but today I’m sharing the best gifts for chronic illness. After hearing from other spoonies about what products they rely on I’ve added several new items to my…Continue reading 10 best gifts for those living with chronic illness
10 things people with Fibromyalgia really want as gifts this year
What gifts do people with Fibromyalgia really want? The gift of people to realize that Fibromyalgia is not fake Fibromyalgia is a legitimate illness that has been around for a long time. Unfortunately, because Fibromyalgia mostly affects women, it has never been taken seriously. People should react to a Fibromyalgia diagnosis with support, not judgment…Continue reading 10 things people with Fibromyalgia really want as gifts this year
Eyewear for Migraine Sufferers- Axon Optics Review
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. “ Certain wavelengths of light have been known to aggravate migraines as some people have an oversensitive…Continue reading Eyewear for Migraine Sufferers- Axon Optics Review
Invisible illness: when people can’t see your pain
This week is Invisible Illness week, and so I’ve been thinking about what it really means to have an invisible illness and chronic pain. While everyone’s experience is different, this is what invisible illness is to me: Invisible illness is being pressured into doing things you’re too sick to do Invisible illness is being…Continue reading Invisible illness: when people can’t see your pain