What It’s Really Like to Live With HIV
“Stigma and discrimination related to HIV are a very real part of my life.”
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Atrial Fibrillation
How My AFib Diagnosis Has Changed Over 40 Years
September 24, 20211979: I was 24 years old, physically active, and just getting started in my career. I was in the hospital to determine why I had bloody pee when the doctors asked ...
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Lung Cancer
What I Wish I’d Known When I Was Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
September 24, 2021When I got diagnosed with stage IIIa adenocarcinoma lung cancer, it was one of the most terrifying days of my life. I didn’t know anyone who had ever had lung cancer ...
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Multiple Sclerosis
Living With MS Fatigue
September 23, 2021Fatigue is more than feeling tired after a long day. It’s an ongoing feeling of exhaustion that often does not go away even after a nap. Fatigue is one of the most common…
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Sleep Disorders
What I Learned From My Sleep Study
September 22, 2021When you have sleep apnea, you don’t sleep soundly. You might not fully wake up, but you become semi-conscious several times during the night. As a result...
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HIV
What It’s Really Like to Live With HIV
September 22, 2021Have you ever wondered what it's like to live with HIV? If you're not HIV positive and don’t know anyone who is, then it's a good chance you harbor a misperception or two ...
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COPD
What It Takes to Travel With COPD
September 21, 2021Traveling is so much fun! I love going to new places and seeing exciting things. Walking around and experiencing a new world (needing a breathing treatment), changing up my normal routine (forgetting to ...
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Atopic Dermatitis
Educating Myself About Eczema Made Living With It Easier
September 21, 2021Though cliché, knowledge is truly power in helping to win the battle with eczema. Informing yourself about it is the most powerful weapon you have in your...
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Schizophrenia
How I Finally Got a Healthy Doctor-Patient Relationship
September 20, 2021My first psychiatrist after my first schizophrenic psychotic episode always started our appointment by asking, “How is your mother?” and nothing else....
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis Didn't Keep Me From Running a Marathon
September 20, 2021Running is my favorite form of exercise -- one I have enjoyed for almost 30 years. So, I was concerned when I was hospitalized with ulcerative colitis....
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Multiple Sclerosis
Why I Chose a Neurologist Who Specializes in Treating People With MS
September 17, 2021Somebody told me once: ”Don’t forget that your doctor works for you.” At first, it sounded strange. Almost wrong. I never looked at my relationship with my doctor that way ...
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Breast Cancer
If I Could Go Back, Here's What I'd Tell Myself About My Breast Cancer Diagnosis
September 17, 2021The most painful experience of my life was being diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in March 2020 at the age of 32. Since reaching remission, I planned to move ...
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Breast Cancer
Bald and Boldly Beautiful
September 17, 2021It is fair to say a cancer diagnosis makes you uncomfortable -- it places your realities front and center, pressures you to think about what matters...
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