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Intimacy with a Chronic Illness

Intimacy with a Chronic Illness

Jun 2, 2020 • 3 comments

When chronic illness strikes, every aspect of daily life is turned upside down. Sex life is not left untouched, in fact it is quite the contrary! Sexual dysfunction The dysfunction may have an...

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Living with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder

Living with Bipolar Disorder

May 28, 2020 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is the difference between "normal" mood changes and bipolar disorder?  According to Dr. David Gourion, a psychiatrist, "normal" mood changes will not have a functional impact on a person's...

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End-of-Lockdown Anxiety

End-of-Lockdown Anxiety

May 26, 2020

According to The American Psychological Association, almost 50% of American adults with children and 28% of Americans adults without children are experiencing higher levels of stress than in recent...

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Coronavirus: "They Had to Put Me in a Coma"

Coronavirus: "They Had to Put Me in a Coma"

May 20, 2020 • 2 comments

Hello Zazou77, you wanted to share your story following an infection with COVID-19, can you tell us when you thought you were infected with the virus? What were your first symptoms? At first, I...

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Parkinson's and COVID-19: Daily Life in Lockdown

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's and COVID-19: Daily Life in Lockdown

May 19, 2020 • 1 comment

How are you and how have you been experiencing the lockdown? I am the delegate of the Bas-Rhin region for France Parkinson and therefore I have been very busy! France Parkinson has set up a special...

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End of the COVID-19 Lockdown: How to Carry On with the Coronavirus?

End of the COVID-19 Lockdown: How to Carry On with the Coronavirus?

May 15, 2020 • 1 comment

The virus What are the possible symptoms? The list of possible ailments has been growing since March. The most common symptoms are: headache, fever over 100°F, runny nose, cough, sore throat,...

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Fibromyalgia and the COVID-19 Lockdown: Feeling Alone with Illness

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and the COVID-19 Lockdown: Feeling Alone with Illness

May 14, 2020 • 2 comments

How long have you had fibromyalgia? How do your "attacks" manifest themselves? It was officially diagnosed 12 years ago. My "attacks" are becoming more and more severe and even excruciating....

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Learn More About Methotrexate!

Learn More About Methotrexate!

May 13, 2020 • 2 comments

How do I take methotrexate?You should always follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Your dose may be adjusted until your doctor finds the best dose for you. This may take several months.Remember...

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HIV and the Coronavirus

HIV/AIDS

HIV and the Coronavirus

May 12, 2020

I have HIV, am I more at risk of being affected by COVID-19? Not all HIV patients are considered to be at increased risk.Those on HIV treatment with a good CD4 count (over 200) and an undetectable...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis & the Coronavirus

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis & the Coronavirus

May 12, 2020

I have rheumatoid arthritis, am I more at risk of being infected with COVID-19? According to Dr. Patrick le Goux, rheumatologist at the Ambroise-Paré Hospital in Boulogne-Billancourt outside Paris,...

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Type 2 Diabetes: Learn More About Metformin!

Diabetes (Type 2)

Type 2 Diabetes: Learn More About Metformin!

May 7, 2020 • 1 comment

Metformin is an oral hypoglycemic drug (OHD) that improves patients' sensitivity to insulin Metformin is a type 2 diabetes drug, belonging to the biguanide family. It has hypoglycemic effects,...

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Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis and COVID-19

May 6, 2020 • 1 comment

I have MS, am I more at risk of infection or complications with COVID-19? The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus does not appear to worsen MS flares or symptoms. But some people with MS can be at risk of...

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