Category: Chronic Illness
Liam’s FND Story & How He Achieved His Dreams
An Introduction to Liam and Functional Neurological Disorder I am pleased to have Liam Virgo on the blog today — but not glad that he has to live with the poorly understood medical condition, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), previously known as “conversion disorder”. *Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on…
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Did You Know… A Chronic Voice is 10 Years Old?
Personally, I’m surprised that these old website bones are still holding up, what with the advancements in technology and gaudy new AI trinkets! Regardless, I wanted to migrate the website to another platform for a few reasons: I’m tired of updating WordPress plugins. If you own a WordPress website too, then you know that the…
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Why I Need to See More Than 10 Different Types of Doctors Regularly
From 10 to 15 Different Types of Doctors on My Healthcare Team I was reading this post the other day, and realised that I had originally written it 10 years ago. Back then, I was ‘only’ seeing around 10 different types of doctors on a regular basis. Now, the body count has increased to 15…
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We Want to Have Fun Just Like You, But Here’s What it Takes with Chronic Illness
Do We Even Want to Have Fun at All? So your friend with chronic illness has rejected your party invitation…again. Or they’ve included a list of T&Cs just in case they have to bail last minute. What’s up with that? Do they hate you or something? I booked a champagne brunch the other day for the boy’s…
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Dating with Chronic Illness (and What I’ve Learned)
Dating with Chronic Illness – A Thorny Topic Dating with chronic illness is no easy, straightforward feat for either party. Questions like this are all over Quora and Reddit: “Would you date or marry a person with chronic illness?”. So I thought I’d share my perspective, as a person who’s chronically ill and disabled. Over…
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Easy Gluten-Free Finger Foods Everyone Will Love
Are you looking for gluten-free finger foods for your next party that everyone will enjoy? We have you covered! Preparing gluten-free party bites doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re hosting a Superbowl party, game night, baby shower, bridal shower, or holiday gathering, this collection of easy gluten-free appetizers will make entertaining a breeze. Pinterest…
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My Personal Experiences with Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticulum (Plus Tips to Help Cope)
Two New Diagnoses – Epiphrenic Esophageal Diverticulum & Mitral Valve Stenosis Whilst I haven’t heard much good news in a long time, I did not expect 2025 to be a harbinger of such terrible news. It seems like I will need to get two major surgeries done, one for a severe mitral valve stenosis, and…
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Learn More About the Super Rare Disease — Esophageal Diverticulum
Why am I Writing About the Rare Disease, Esophageal Diverticulum? The short answer is because I was recently diagnosed with it, although symptoms have been accumulating for some time now. I had simply assumed that all the regurgitation and vomiting, even in the middle of the night, were due to acid reflux. If not for…
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Gluten-Free Christmas Dinner Recipes for a Delicious Holiday Feast
The Christmas season has arrived and so have these delicious gluten-free Christmas Dinner recipes. In this recipe roundup, you’ll find a collection of savory gluten-free Christmas main dishes to delight your guests and make your holiday meal unforgettable. Pair them with the delicious assortment of gluten-free Christmas side dishes below and you’re sure to have…
Read MoreGluten-Free Christmas Dinner Recipes for a Delicious Holiday Feast
The Christmas season has arrived and so have these delicious gluten-free Christmas Dinner recipes. In this recipe roundup, you’ll find a collection of savory gluten-free Christmas main dishes to delight your guests and make your holiday meal unforgettable. Pair them with the delicious assortment of gluten-free Christmas side dishes below and you’re sure to have…
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