Shana is a thirty-five year old teacher, writer, and enthusiastic lindy-hopper and blues dancer. She was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis two years ago and has been on the "IC- Diet" and treatments ever since. She writes about everyday coping strategies for living and thriving with IC. Her goal is to share her experiences with others who suffer from this painful and life altering...
I am 37 and was diagnosed with Lyme Disease in October 2009. As a result of having Lyme, I developed autoimmune diseases such as endometriosis in 2003, and then in 2006-08, I developed chronic digestive issues and interstitial cystitis. I am thankful that I found a doctor that suspected Lyme, otherwise I would still be in rotation with gastroenterologist and urologist who refused to believe my...
The Body Chronic is a blog for anyone that lives with chronic illness or chronic pain and those who support us. It's a blog for anyone who wants a starting place for answers or even to ask the right questions.
You can e-mail me at: thebodychronic@gmail.com.
Solitude, laughter, sanity and support amongst the pain and frustration of chronic illness and chronic pain. |PCOS|Insulin...
I'm a physician, researcher and sometimes business guy. As a result of my work on migraine over the past 12 years, I've developed a novel treatment for pain and inflammation. While the product is very effective for migraine, it has also proved useful in the treatment of arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and other conditions related to inflammation.
I'm a 32 year old woman that has suffered from classic migraines from the age of 7 and developed occipital and auriculotemporal neuralgia 4 years ago that resulted in daily headaches. My headaches are debilitating and intractable.
I recently had an occipital nerve stimulator implanted to help with my pain because so many other treatments have failed. Check out my blog that chronicles...
Living with a chronic illness daily can be a challenge. In my case it is living with a Urinary Diversion, and Irritable Bowel. This journey in the last year has taken me down the road of multiple surgeries, surviving after living with a prolonged Bowel Obstruction, chronic ongoing infections and now a Bladder Stone. I wont lie this has been a hard road to walk yet I'm surviving through...
I am 39 years old. I have Bipolar Disorder and Interstitial Cystitis. The last couple of years have been very difficult for me. Learning about Bipolar Disorder has taken a lot out of me. I can't believe it's really me sometimes but I think maybe we all go through that.
I'm a Christian and even though I'm not as devout as I would like to be I know my God is there and He loves me. Sometimes I...
I'm 26, married, have 2 beautiful children and a brilliant family. I am disabled as i have serious kidney problems.
My bladder was removed at 19 and now i live with an ileal conduit and urostomy pouch. My husband is my full time carer.
I write my blog to help others and give information about living with a urostomy bag and ileal conduit. I also share the problems I face every day living with...
