The Sundown Rule is when you try to respond to requests by sundown the same day they are received. Today we have more ways to…
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Category: Chronic
Life with a chronic disease.
Bedside Manners, Please
Geez! I never want a doctor to speak in glitter-fluff and rainbows but dang a bit of bedside manner can do a patient good. Today…
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Support Groups
I’m actually glad that I didn’t know anyone else with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) growing up. I didn’t have access to support groups so I…
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Holiday Fatigue of a Different Kind
Most of us start wearing out from all the holiday festivities by now. Having time off to get things done or just browse should be…
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Heart Punch
Yesterday a new symptom/event happened. A few minutes into my treadmill run a chest sensation happened. Not the typical heart flutters but like my heart…
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Advocate For Yourself
If you’ve ever felt neglected by medical professionals, then you need to keep reading. You should NOT feel this way. These “pros” have committed their…
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FITCAT Soul to Sole and Meet Ambassador Trina
The FITCAT crew is meeting next Sunday, September 16 for a casual walk/run. This is free for the community and an opportunity for people to…
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Hey, bud!
Trees and flowers are beginning to bud! Thankfully, signs of new, fresh green life is promising warmer days ahead. Many people with chronic conditions are…
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A Chronic Season
If you’re familiar with the weather in the Midwest, you know that we experience all four seasons. They’re beautiful, too. But, I hate winter. I…
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Koach Kesta Using Wellness To Cope
If you’ve been out of school for any length of time, it can be surprising to run into someone that you graduated with. Some are…
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