Unmasking Bell’s Palsy: When You Find More than Hope
Unmasking Bell’s Palsy: When Find More than Hope I remember back in my high school art class, one of my classmates walked into the room and instantly I noticed that he had an eyepatch on. Spotting the confused looks from all the other people in the room, he rolled his one visible eye and explained […]
When Your Knees File for Early Painful Retirement
When Your Knees File for Early Painful Retirement Ever heard of a game called “Dance Dance Revolution”? For a good chunk of millennials, the name might’ve evoked a feeling of nostalgia not so dissimilar to a punch to the gut. For anyone not too familiar with the name (or was born well into the 2010’s), […]
“The Ovarian Cysts Strikes Back” – Time Doesn’t make it Easier
My name is “P,” and this is (yet another) story about my Ovarian Cysts. A few years ago, I used to work in the city, smack dab in the heart of midtown Manhattan in Rockefeller Center. Like many who made the trip, I commuted from the suburbs of New Jersey, five days a week to […]
My Annoying Ovarian Cyst: Not the Roommate I Wanted
My name is “P” and this is my first Ovarian Cyst story. Fifteen years ago in May of 2010, I had the misfortune of experiencing what it was like to have an Ovarian Cyst burst for the first time. And the only reason I remember when it happened is because I went to see Jake […]
Insomnia, Be in the know of its Greatest Foe
Imagine this – “it’s the end of a long day of work, and your body feels like it’s being dragged down by an impossibly heavy weight from all angles. Exhaustion isn’t just an adjective, it’s a visceral feeling humming through every bone inside. All you want to do is just collapse on the nearest surface […]
Peace from Tinnitus: Swat the Fly, Free from Grief
How does one go about describing Tinnitus? Well, have you ever heard the sound of a fly buzzing just out of sight? It’s loud, obnoxious, and an immediate attention stealer. The first instinct for most is to turn around, look for the annoying interloper and force it to cease and desist (one way or another). […]
Menopocalypse Now: Surviving the Symptoms and the Quest for Sanity
Periods. Unlike the punctuation mark that it shares a name with, a woman’s Period marks the beginning of something new for a girl’s reproductive organs. On average, most girls typically get their first menstrual cycle around the age of 12, but it’s been reported to happen anywhere between the ages of 9 and 15. After […]
Fibromyalgia, The Shadow of Pain
One of the first things you learn about Fibromyalgia is that there is no cure for it. It’s a lifelong battle against aches and pains, but it’s not without its treatments. The symptoms can be managed – it’s just a matter of how. And that in and of itself is tricky, because what most don’t […]
Right to the Needle’s Point with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
We’ve all heard of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), and it’s just as likely that you may know someone who has it. It’s a common condition that affects millions of people, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hands and wrists. Whether it’s from repetitive work, prolonged computer use, or underlying conditions, CTS can […]
Winter Wellness: Finding Relief from the Norovirus
“I am beyond dehydrated.” “This is the sickest I’ve ever felt.” “I was uncontrollably throwing up all day and I don’t have an appetite.” “My body is burning up, and at the same time, I get these insane body sweats that make my muscles spasm.” “I’m wiped of energy, but I can’t sleep.” People are […]