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Castleman disease

Castleman disease: “I gave samples for research”

Sep 8, 2021

Hello Gary, you've been living with Castleman disease, can you tell us how the diagnosis has changed your life? I had been a healthy, active guy for years, when suddenly Castleman disease knocked me...

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Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma: "We don't think about recovery, but about death"

Sep 8, 2021 • 1 Like

Hello Vibracaise16, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Sophie, I am married, and I work with my husband...

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Which herbs and plants can help relieve joint and muscle pain?

Sep 6, 2021 • 6 Likes

Joint conditions can often cause mechanical pain (acute pain) and limit movement. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory treatments are, for the most part, prescribed as the first therapeutic response,...

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6 podcasts to help you learn about your health!

Sep 3, 2021

Made Visible Source: Made Visible, Harper SperoLaunched by Harper Spero in 2018, Made Visible is a podcast “that gives a voice to people with invisible illnesses” and seeks to help patients,...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

What influence does diabetes have on mental health?

Sep 2, 2021 • 3 Likes

Diabetes is an emotionally and physically demanding condition because patients must continually think about their disease management. Psychologically, patients affected by diabetes may tend to live...

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Borderline personality disorder
Depression
Substance dependence

Addiction and borderline personality disorder: "I don't know where this disorder comes from but I had an unusual childhood."

Sep 1, 2021 • 3 Likes

Hello Charlotte33, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? First of all, hello everyone. My name is Charlotte, and I...

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What health risks may be hiding in your medicine cabinet?

Aug 31, 2021 • 3 Likes

Unused or expired medicinesWe've all taken a bottle of medication out of the cabinet only to find that it expired months or even years ago. You may wonder, "Can I still take it? Surely a few months...

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Asthma

Is asthma hereditary?

Aug 30, 2021 • 1 Like

What causes asthma?Asthma is caused by a combination of a genetic predisposition to allergy (also called "atopy") and certain environmental factors. External factors such as household allergens...

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Chronic kidney disease

Dialysis: Everything you need to know!

Aug 27, 2021

What is dialysis?Dialysis involves the elimination of waste from the body in a neutral liquid: dialysate. Physiologically in our body, the kidneys filter waste from the blood (about 180L of blood per...

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Anorexia
Eating disorders

Anorexia nervosa: "I have always been into the extremes!"

Aug 25, 2021

Hello kurousa, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on CarenityFirst of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? Hello, thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell...

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and genitourinary problems: Everything you need to know!

Aug 24, 2021

Fibromyalgia presents a challenge to both science and medicine. It is difficult to diagnose because of the wide range of clinical symptoms it presents, of which genitourinary issues may be included.Wh...

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Cancer

Chemotherapy: Everything you need to know!

Aug 23, 2021 • 3 Likes

What is cancer? Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of certain cells in the body. It begins when a first cancer cell loses its sensitivity to apoptosis (programmed cell death), repairs its...

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