I have Hydrocephalus, a condition of the brain where spinal fluid dosen't properly drain, causing the brain to swell.I also have a tumor on my pituatary gland.
Not so much fun. But other then that and the havoc it brings upon my body I'm a normal 23 year old guy.
Jan Hasak's inspirational blog "Mourning Has Broken" presents reflections and philosophies on what living with breast cancer means to a long-term survivor. Included in many of her posts are allusions to how she copes with lymphedema, an arm swelling she developed from cancer surgery and radiation. Her posts are often laced with tips on what conversations help or don't help a breast...
I am a 22 year old wife and mother. I have had health problems since I was 17 and of course like ususal pregnancy wasnt gental on my body. Now It takes all the energy I have just to take care of him and most days I still need help with that. I hope one day going to all these doctors will pay off and I will get a diagnoses. I have bad burning pains in my arm and leg muscles and my lower spine...
I am 39 years old, and was diagnosed on 8/26/09 with invasive ductal carcenoma breast cancer. I underwent a modified radical left mastectomy, and axillary lymph node disection on 9/15/09. (2 of 11 positive nodes, grade 3, stage 2b-3) I am done with 6 of 8 chemos, with radiation and hormonal treatment to follow.
"life's journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well...
I am 69 and go to the pool every day. I walk every where and am in good health. But I get this lip infection at least once a year. I try not to lick my lips. I am in sun a lot but now wear a hat. My lips are red and swollen. They burn a lot. I use lip balm and that helps the pain but it is not a cure. I hope you have an answer for me. thank you so much
Hello,
I am a Feldenkrais practitioner and also Bones for Life teacher/trainer. The Feldenkrais approach is beneficial for any condition which relates to movement, which of course is almost everything!
However, recently I have some mysterious swelling in my ankles and some kind of sore under my small toes which I haven't been able to find the answer to, so I have just signed...
