Mobility aids can make life with multiple sclerosis easier and more comfortable. These devices can give you back the freedom to go places and enjoy experiences you may have thought were relegated to the past. They can keep you safe and make you feel secure in your own body. However,Continue Reading
Trigeminal neuralgia can make touching your face or head excruciating. Even the slightest pressure from soft fabric or the movement of the wind against these areas can trigger an attack. With that in mind, it is no wonder people suffering from trigeminal neuralgia often dread going outside. While most peopleContinue Reading
Pain management is a top priority for those who live with chronic illness. Many disabilities and chronic conditions can lead to pain. That pain can range from frustrating and inconvenient to excruciating and debilitating. It is no wonder people make finding ways to manage that pain such a priority. PainContinue Reading
Everyone gets tired sometimes. Long workdays, heavy workloads at school, or stressful seasons of life can exhaust anyone. What does it mean when that exhaustion never seems to end, though? For people struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome, that can be what everyday life feels like. It is sometimes described asContinue Reading
Showering with chronic illness or disabilities can be exhausting. Not only are there often physical limitations that make maneuvering in the shower or bathtub difficult and dangerous, but the act itself can cause other symptoms. Many people who deal with conditions like fibromyalgia or postural tachycardia syndrome experience dizziness orContinue Reading
Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful chronic condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people per year. While this qualifies the condition as a rare disease, those who suffer with it know that the pain it brings is anything but rare. Patients can suffer regular or even constant pain that can rangeContinue Reading
Chronic illness can make any time of year difficult. Managing the holidays with chronic pain, multiple symptoms, and potential triggers everywhere can be difficult for even the most experienced spoonie. The days after the holidays end, though? That can be even more stressful than the festive weeks at the year’sContinue Reading
Arthritis in its various forms impacts millions of people worldwide. The CDC predicts that nearly 80 million people will be diagnosed with some form of arthritis by 2040. With so many people experiencing arthritis every day, you might think that the signs and symptoms are well-known. However, there are dozensContinue Reading
Coming up with great gift ideas for your loved one is always a challenge. If that person is dealing with a chronic illness or disability, though, it can add an extra layer of confusion. Before we get started looking at some great gifts for those with disability and major healthContinue Reading
Vision loss is one of the most common concerns in adults worldwide. However, it is also one of the most ill-understood. Even knowing how many people actually suffer from vision loss is difficult. Statistics from 2018 showed that over 30 million Americans, for example, reported some degree of visual impairment.Continue Reading
