Cough Syncope I have been trying to document my blackout or passing out issues that I have been having for as many years as I can remember, medically known as “Cough Syncope”. More often than I care to count, I have coughed so hard that, I have nearly blacked out. It is really a very… Continue reading Cough Syncope (Time To Black Out)
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Turned Down for Life insurance
Turned Down For Life Insurance Wow, not much sucks worse than being in good health besides having Chronic Pain and a mysterious neurological illness. Well, actually there are so many things that suck worse and I’m so fortunate to only have my little issues in life compared to many others who have much more serious… Continue reading Turned Down for Life insurance
Chronic Refractory Cough
Chronic Refractory Cough For as long as I can remember, I have had a chronic refractory cough, which is what actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise, but more on that later. My mom said I had this cough all my adult life. I, however, can first recall it when I was in… Continue reading Chronic Refractory Cough
What to know about polyneuropathy
What To Know About Polyneuropathy Polyneuropathy is when multiple peripheral nerves become damaged, which is also commonly called peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral nerves are the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord. They relay information between the central nervous system (CNS), and all other parts of the body. The brain and spinal cord are part… Continue reading What to know about polyneuropathy
‘All in Your Head’? Getting Care for Untreated Pain
All In Your Head Studies show that many doctors dismiss pain symptoms based on patients’ race, gender, and age. It’s already difficult to find appropriate treatment for chronic pain. But a growing body of research shows that some groups are more likely than others to face diagnostic delays and undertreatment. {read more}
What is Neuropathic Pain?
What is Neuropathic Pain? All of us have experienced pain at some time in our life, be it stubbing our toe, biting our tongue, walking barefoot on legos, or maybe pain from a minor cut or burn. For most of us that pain is related to some sort of injury or maybe a medical procedure.… Continue reading What is Neuropathic Pain?
World MS Day
World MS Day World MS Day unites individuals and organizations from around the world to raise awareness and move us closer to a world free of MS. The theme for 2019 will be called ‘My Invisible MS’ (#MyInvisibleMS) and the theme is Visibility. In 2009, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and its members initiated the… Continue reading World MS Day
Change in Personal Policy
Change in Person Policy For years, I have had an “open door” policy when it was related to my illness. I had no problems talking about it, and I didn’t keep it very secret. But after much thought, problems, co-workers, and family, I’m seriously considering changing my policy. The problem is that there are too… Continue reading Change in Personal Policy
Aspartame Side Effects
Aspartame Side-Effects Aspartame was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974 and has been under controversy for many years. Aspartame is one of the most common artificial sweeteners available, sold under the brand names Acesulfame potassium (K), AminoSweet®, Equal®, Neotame®, NutraSweet®, Advantame®, NutraSweet®, AminoSweet®, Pal Sweet Diet®, Blue Zero Calorie Sweetener… Continue reading Aspartame Side Effects
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Fibromyalgia is an immobilizing, difficult to manage and not widely known disease which affects many men and women worldwide. It’s a disease that is about seven times as likely to affect women than men, and although it usually is seen in people between the ages of 30 and 50 it can appear… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
