Diabetes (Type 2)

Type-2 diabetes diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Nov 22, 2019 • 1 Like

Our members affected by Type-2 Diabetes tell the story of their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors....

COPD

COPD diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Nov 11, 2019 • 2 comments

Carenity members affected by COPD tell the story of their diagnosis: Symptoms, emotions, examinations, quality of care, and more. Read Carenity members' experiences with their COPD diagnosis and...

Diabetes (Type 1)

Type 1 diabetes diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Nov 6, 2019 • 1 comment

Type 1 Diabetes is a commonly diagnosed illness. What are patients' feelings on their diagnosis journey: the delivery of the diagnosis, misdiagnoses, patient care, treatment, and more....

Expert Interview: All you wanted to know about Occupational Therapy

Oct 24, 2019

Occupational therapist, Jessica Saint-Martin’s helps patients re-master their everyday tasks, giving them a renewed sense of autonomy. She accepted to talk to us about the benefits her profession...

Ankylosing spondylitis
Crohn's disease
Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

What is biotherapy? A focused look at inflammatory diseases

Oct 24, 2019

To reduce the severity of psoriasis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease or even polyarthritis symptoms, some physicians may prescribe biologic therapy. But how does it work?...

Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Oct 14, 2019

50% of responding members said they were "determined to fight the disease" after they received their psoriatic arthritis diagnosis. Read more about Carenity members' experiences with their psoriatic...

Parkinson's disease

Carenity members share about their Parkinson's disease diagnosis experience

Oct 7, 2019

28% of responding members said they felt "lost" when they received their Parkinson's disease diagnosis. Read more about Carenity members' experiences with their Parkinson's disease diagnosis and...

Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic illness: our expert’s answers

Sep 6, 2019 • 3 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of physical therapy and how to break out of the vicious cycle of "I’m in pain, so I don't move"....

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

Sep 2, 2019 • 2 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...

Lupus

Risk factors, treatments, symptoms: Everything you need to know about lupus flare-ups!

Aug 1, 2019 • 3 comments

Internist and our expert, Laurent Chiche, shares his advice on how to recognize, treat and prevent lupus outbreaks....

Rheumatoid arthritis

How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?

Jul 8, 2019 • 1 comment

What are the risk factors? What tests are required? Learn more about the diagnosis of...

Breast cancer
Cancer

Breast Cancer diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Jun 25, 2019 • 1 Like • 6 comments

33% of responding members said they were "horrified" when they received their breast cancer diagnosis. Read more about Carenity members' experiences with their breast cancer diagnosis and share your...