Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Photo testimonial: Years of diagnostic uncertainty facing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Feb 6, 2019 • 1 comment

"School was a very stressful time for me. I was always extremely tired, I had problems concentrating and I was subjected to comments from my...

Multiple sclerosis

Brain fog: Causes and how to cope

Feb 1, 2019 • 19 comments

Brain fog affects a variety of mental processes, including memory and concentration. It can be a symptom of a medical condition or may be related to lifestyle factors, such as stress or diet.   What...

Choriocarcinoma
Difficult pregnancy
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Eclampsia
Endometriosis
Female hypogonadism
Fetal cytomegalovirus syndrome
Fibrocystic breast disease
Gestational diabetes
Hydatidiform mole
Hydramnios
Infertility
Internal endometriosis
Maternal hyperphenylalaninemia
Menopause
Menorrhagia
Miscarriage
MURCS association
Ovarian cyst
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Postpartum depression
Preeclampsia
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Uterine fibroma
Vulvodynia / Vestibulodynia
Vulvovaginal Atrophy
Women's health

Gynaecological violence: listen to women

Jan 31, 2019 • 3 comments

Whether you have a chronic disease or not, gynaecological examinations are a necessary and sometimes feared step for women. The year 2018 saw many voices speak out against questionable, offensive or...

Brittle asthma
COPD

How to manage your COPD triggers

Jan 24, 2019 • 3 Likes • 6 comments

Certain factors can cause symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to grow more severe. Identifying and finding ways to avoid these triggers can help. Importance of identifying triggers Air...

60% of chronic patients feel alone: 5 solutions to help patients and their families

Jan 23, 2019 • 5 comments

Having a chronic illness or caring for a patient is often a factor of isolation and loneliness. Carenity aims to overcome this...

70% of patients have already lied to their doctor!

Jan 17, 2019 • 3 comments

A survey of 4,510 people in the United States reveals an alarming finding: 70% of patients have already withheld information from their doctors. The relationship between a patient and their health...

Rheumatoid arthritis

7 tips for sleeping with rheumatoid arthritis

Jan 16, 2019 • 2 Likes • 6 comments

People with rheumatoid arthritis may find that pain or discomfort prevents them from falling asleep. Not sleeping well can have an impact on the severity of a person's symptoms, as well as their...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Risks and Benefits of Chemotherapy Treatments

Jan 14, 2019 • 11 comments

Chemotherapy is most often associated with cancer treatment, but it is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which your own body mounts an immune...

Alcohol, Zero Tolerance?

Jan 8, 2019 • 6 comments

According to a recent study, drinking a single glass of wine or beer a day can pose a risk to your health. Alarming numbers on the dangers of alcohol ... The study by the medical journal The Lancet,...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Photograph Testimonial: continuing to work with rheumatoid arthritis

Jan 3, 2019 • 1 Like • 4 comments

"I have always evolved in suffering, while wanting to be a...

Rheumatoid arthritis

9 Arthritis Pain Relief Tips for Winter Weather

Dec 11, 2018 • 11 comments

Many individuals with arthritis suffer from aching joints, but often the aching joints worsen during the winter. Despite whether the joint pain - weather connection theory has a basis in science, you...

How To Explain Your Chronic Condition To Loved Ones

Dec 11, 2018 • 1 Like • 3 comments

Amy Stenehjem, a doctor with a chronic disease, recently published an article in the Huffington Post. Unable to leave her home for five years, she wants to raise awareness to as many people as...