Oct 13, 20209 min readChronic Pain, It’s Not Just PhysicalThose who have not experienced chronic pain themselves likely do not understand how impactful living in constant pain truly is. Living...
Oct 3, 20203 min readThe Spoon Theory The Spoon Theory, originated by Christina Miserandino (2003), is often used within the chronic illness community to explain what it’s...
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Mar 25, 20193 min readWhat is Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)?"It's hard to imagine a disease more complex than mast cell activation disease..." ...
Mar 25, 20193 min readWhat is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?With a rating of 46.5 (out of 50) on the McGill Pain Index, CRPS is the most painful disease in the world. Complex regional pain syndrome...