Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain and inflammation to occur throughout the body, most commonly affecting the skin, joints, and internal organs. Like other autoimmune diseases, lupus develops when the immune system misfires. Instead of fighting against disease and infection as it ought, it attacks healthy tissue. While treatment options can help relieve many of […]
Anyone who’s ever had the flu can attest to how disruptive and debilitating it can be. From high fevers, body aches, fatigue, coughing, and diarrhea, you may feel too run down to get anything done — and if you have work and household responsibilities, the concerns about how to get everything done can make the […]
Cancer — whether you or someone you love has received the diagnosis, you are well aware of how devastating it is. In addition to the severe pain and discomfort, you have to learn to deal with a long list of medications — both from the oral and chemotherapy varieties. You wonder how you’re going to […]
The spring of 2020 has brought with it a lot of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. Due to COVID-19 — most commonly known as the coronavirus — people are finding themselves quarantined at home, stockpiling enough groceries, medications, and personal hygiene products to last for several weeks. But, individuals whose medical conditions require regular infusion treatments […]
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic health condition, you are likely becoming acquainted with a whole new vocabulary — some of which probably leaves you feeling confused, helpless, and overwhelmed. While it might be tempting to put some of these terms on the back burner, others are more pressing — such as biological […]
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition comes with a lot of uncertainty about the future — how will it affect your daily life? What does treatment entail? What can you expect from your new normal? Adding insult to injury, the anxiety levels may increase exponentially when you realize you’ll have to receive infusion […]
Having to undergo surgery can be a frightening experience. You’re already dealing with pain and discomfort from an underlying medical condition, and now you have to deal with the aftermath of the operation. You may wake up drowsy, nauseous, and maybe even worried. Will recovery be painful? How long will it take you to heal? […]
Being pregnant comes with a myriad of feelings — excitement, nervousness, and even fear. But, ultimately, you’re looking forward to meeting your bundle of joy. While there are many positives to being pregnant, there are also symptoms like morning sickness that can make the experience a challenge. Morning sickness isn’t abnormal for pregnant women. But, […]
Everyone who has ever experienced migraines is aware of how disruptive they can be to your life. In addition to light and sound sensitivity, nausea, and excruciating headaches, it can keep you from taking care of your family, working, and having any sense of a normal life. In fact, the World Health Organization places them […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition, finding something to relieve your symptoms can feel like throwing darts at a corkboard. There are so many directions you could take to find relief — but some are expensive, while others come with life-threatening side effects — and you just can’t seem to find the bullseye. […]