Multiple sclerosis

Nov 26, 2018 • 12 comments

@Emma2190‍, a member of Carenity US, discusses in detail her journey with Multiple Sclerosis and treatments, such as Daith piercing which has made a huge improvement in regard to the frequency and...

Prostate cancer

Nov 17, 2018 • 8 comments

Prostate cancer since 2009, @Jegeremonk discusses his journey and encourages men to not be passive in their treatments... but be active: focus on diet, dietary supplements, physical activity, and...

COPD
Emphysema

Nov 16, 2018 • 4 Likes • 2 comments

Maria has been diagnosed with COPD since 2003, has been able to remain active thanks to oxygen therapy. Despite her initial reluctance to oxygen therapy, Maria's muscles are less sore and her heart...

Epilepsy

Nov 15, 2018 • 1 comment

Lesley, a diving and swimming champion, at the young age of 14, hit a diving board; her epilepsy/seizures commenced 2 years later. Now, having suffered with this condition for 44 years, she discusses...

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease May Start In the Gut, Appendix

Nov 14, 2018 • 3 comments

Parkinson's disease has long been considered a disease of the brain, but research out Wednesday found it may start in the gut, specifically in the appendix, a tiny organ near the large intestine. Usi...

Neuroendocrine tumor

Nov 14, 2018 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

Weeks after a major operation, @mariebleu began to experience significant symptoms and unidentified symptoms for 5 to 6 years prior to a diagnosis. After multiple treatments, procedures, and...

Parkinson's disease

New Treatment? Stem Cells Transplanted Into Patient's Brain To Treat Parkinson's

Nov 14, 2018 • 4 comments

An innovative and possible treatment or cure for Parkinson's has hopefully evolved from recent medical research. Japanese researchers recently transplanted stem cells into the brain of a patient in...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes: Discrimination, Professional Life, Plan Ahead... What do patients say?

Nov 9, 2018 • 9 comments

What are the issues concerning Diabetes that should be addressed by governments and organizations? What do you want those without diabetes to understand? What should be changed in the United States?Fo...

COPD
Emphysema
Pneumopathy

Nov 8, 2018 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Hello ledalle, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, how did you find out you had COPD? How much did you smoke?After repeated bouts of bronchitis, I was...

Prostate cancer

Nov 6, 2018

How did you find out you had prostate cancer?I had a problem urinating (I used to go to the bathroom quite often) and when I wanted to have sex, I had trouble getting a hard erection. Sometimes it is...

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis: How Too Much Salt Can Cause Inflammation

Nov 2, 2018 • 6 comments

New research, published in the journal Nature Immunology, now shows how a high intake of salt may cause inflammation in multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder in...

Need Quick Pain Relief? Try DMSO

Nov 2, 2018 • 8 comments

When people are in pain, they want relief—and they want it fast. Experiencing pain? Join the group and discussions in the forum dedicated pain. When I was in medical school, one of my professors...