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Sleep Apnea
I remember when I was 16, telling a doctor that I stopped breathing in my sleep. “No. Not at your age. I don’t believe you.” For the last 5 months, I fought for a sleep study. I was denied because of my age and weight. After making several calls, hours on the phone on different… Continue reading Sleep Apnea
Unveiling Invisible Illnesses – War Paint
Many people with invisible illnesses often make an effort to smooth their hair, conceal tired eyes, and apply a little makeup, regardless of how they feel. This becomes their mask, the "war paint" they wear to face the world. However, there are days when putting on that mask feels impossible, and on those days, they… Continue reading Unveiling Invisible Illnesses – War Paint
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month – You Don’t Look Sick
May is apparently the month for everything awareness, so today I want to share a bit about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. In the medical field, doctors are often taught that when they hear hooves, it’s always a horse, never a zebra. But the zebras are standing up and demanding answers. We’ve been dismissed for far too long.… Continue reading Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month – You Don’t Look Sick
How To Be There For Someone With A Chronic Illness
Understanding invisible illness and how to show support
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Unusual Sounds
The tensor tympani is a muscle within the ear that helps dampen loud sounds, particularly when you chew or speak. It reacts automatically to sudden noises, reducing the volume of sound to protect your hearing. Normally, you don’t notice this process because it functions smoothly. However, when you have Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome (TTTS), you… Continue reading Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Unusual Sounds
The Bendy Life – Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Growing up with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome