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Fighting CVID Through Triathlon

I am an immune deficient triathlete preparing to complete Ironman Louisville in August. In 2008, I was diagnosed with Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID). As… Continue reading Fighting CVID Through Triathlon

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Thalamic Pain Syndrome due to stroke

When I was 45 years young, I suffered a stroke in my sleep. There were no warning signs and no family history. My daughter called… Continue reading Thalamic Pain Syndrome due to stroke

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What could be worse?

What can be worse than waking up every day with the pain of having to get out of bed and dressed. I don’t mean about… Continue reading What could be worse?

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Turning something really negative into something really positive

Nearly 10 years ago, my daughter Melita (now 18) was finally diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE) (and a bit later, also Fructose Malabsorption). Even though… Continue reading Turning something really negative into something really positive

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Getting older with Addison’s Disease

I was diagnosed 28 years ago, at the age of 19, with Addison’s Disease by a bright young intern who “thought outside the box”. Addison’s… Continue reading Getting older with Addison’s Disease

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IPF – I hate those letters

My husband, Ross, was diagnosed with IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) during the summer of 2010. We had never heard of the disease and discovered it… Continue reading IPF – I hate those letters

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A day in my life with TOS, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

It is 6:48 am. My dog is at the edge of the bed, whining and doing her potty dance. I roll to get up off… Continue reading A day in my life with TOS, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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Coping with chronic illness step-by-step

I have a chronic illness. This has led me to become sensitized to how people cope and how they may define recovery given the nature… Continue reading Coping with chronic illness step-by-step

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Living with Syringeomyelia

I was diagnosed with Syringeomyelia or Sy-ring-go-my-What? as we call it in 2009. When I look back now I can honestly say that some of… Continue reading Living with Syringeomyelia

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