Discussions about chronic illness

It really sucks to have a child suffering with a chronic illness DS17 has Crohn's Disease. He is the almost-perfect child and he's been suffering for almost seven years with this damn disease. It's been a constant struggle to get him to just feeling "okay", I don't think he's ever reached that so far. He has a stricture... Started by mom2jel on Thursday, May 03, 2012, 32 posts by 7 people.   Read the full thread at fatwallet Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at fatwallet): Aside from the dread of the weight gain, they are reportedly... . We make shakes for our anorexic patients to help them gain weight & nutrition with Ensure Plus, peanut butter, magic cups (fortified ice cream with extra protein and such) and sometimes a banana .

WHO target to cut early chronic illness deaths The World Health Organization announced on Friday it was set to approve a new target to reduce premature deaths from chronic illnesses such as heart disease by a quarter by 2025. WHO target to cut early chronic illness deaths Started by NF Reporter on Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1 posts by 1 people.   Read the full thread at newsforum Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at newsforum):

Working - Whilst Coping With Chronic Illness Http://workingwithchronicillness.com/2011/10/talking-about-chronic-illness/ Living with chronic illness means that lifes challenges become - even more challenging. (snip. ..) ""First, most illness symptoms are invisible. No one knows what your symptom... Started by MollyC1i on Sunday, April 29, 2012, 5 posts by 4 people.   Read the full thread at kickas Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at kickas): I just quietly stand .... I seem to get more understanding when: 1. And i can tell you, most people really can't relate, even after things are explained to them . Just like with the article about communicating with our doctors, it takes two to communicate .

New chronic illness and pain support blog Visit the new blog: rollinwithouttacolon.com about ~Living with an Ostomy through Friends, Cycling, Music, Writing, Photography, & Ideas~ New content to be added every few days, so check back often and ask questions. Latest post is about using your mind... Started by Cary Gossett MD on Tuesday, May 01, 2012, 1 posts by 1 people.   Read the full thread at wegohealth Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at wegohealth):

Chronic illness/pain Ministry in church The need for support among chronic illness/pain sufferers in our church is finally being recognized. This is an answer to prayer! I am on staff, of 11 years, and Care Team. This topic was brought to discussion two weeks ago and I spoke my mind. Not the... Started by Lyn40 on Tuesday, May 01, 2012, 3 posts by 2 people.   Read the full thread at ic-network Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ic-network): This was the reason for our whole initial discussion. Living with chronic illness'.

Chronic Illness and Trauma Survivors Hi everyone, I have been thinking a lot lately about the relationship between a person being a survivor of trauma,with PTSD or a dissociative disorder as the consequence, and then the same person later in life developing a chronic illness. I remember ... Started by WheelWatcher on Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 posts by 2 people.   Read the full thread at dailystrength Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at dailystrength): It wound up. One dr that was common for women with fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue and wouldn't do testing. They just acknowledge that, and don't acknowledge actual physical illness/injury/symptoms.

Having a chronic illness and being a carer Hello there My name is Clare and I am the press and publications officer at UK charity Action for M.E. We are hearing from a number of people with M.E. who, despite being chronically ill themselves, also find themselves in the role of carer for an unwell... Started by Clare Ogden on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 1 posts by 1 people.   Read the full thread at carersuk Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at carersuk):

Coping with chronic illness Http://www.alpineguild.com/COPING%2... I thought it would be a good idea to revisit this article for myself and then thought of everyone here. The article helped me a lot last year and I feel the need to be reminded that it is okay to struggle with change... Started by catnap2 on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 5 posts by 4 people.   Read the full thread at dailystrength Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at dailystrength): Thank you for being .... Hi Cathy, It's there and I just read it. I did it, I think, lol. ~sherry Good idea Sherry. Ann Good article Cathi, one that would be beneficial on the links page . Scarey sometimes. Thanks We definately are different now aren't we.

Question for those with chronic illness When you are having a bad day do you have feelings of guilt for those who give their time to help you? If you are feeling too bad to get up & do things do you feel like you are holding them back? Do you get cranky because you are missing out on things... Started by Eeyore Tattoo on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 1 posts by 1 people.   Read the full thread at passporterboards Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at passporterboards):

Jury service - chronic illness Hello all Ive been called up for jury service but am worried as I am unable to sit for long periods due to my back - will they force me to do it?...never mind the journey on public transport to get there would leave me in pain. Started by oneday on Tuesday, May 01, 2012, 7 posts by 3 people.   Read the full thread at arthritiscare Discuss this with your friends on Facebook Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at arthritiscare): I have put on the form i cant sit still for long due to back and need to move about - got enough on my plate ... . I dont know whether to send the form off first and if denied then see the doc . Thanks Ron. Ask your GP, he may excuse you on medical grounds .