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It's not just a headache
It is a common misconception that migraines are just headaches. This is far from the truth. Migraines can be disabling and can present...
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Dec 5, 20221 min read
Vocal cord dysfunction
THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE VCD, PLEASE CONSULT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Vocal cord dysfunction occurs when the...
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Jun 11, 20221 min read
Can my pain predict the weather ?
This hasn’t been scientifically proven, yet, but there seems to be a collie ration between barometric pressure and chronic pain. But what...
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Apr 11, 20222 min read
What is Inappropriate sinus tachycardia ?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) refers to an abnormally high resting heart rate. An EKG (electrocardiogram) does not pick up IST as...
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Mar 14, 20223 min read
My journey with endometriosis
After nearly 12 years of pain and horrific bleeding, i was finally diagnosed with Endometriosis. This was always assumed but never...
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Jan 24, 20221 min read
What is pelvic floor dysfunction ?
The pelvic floor are a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis. It supports (depending on your anatomy) the bladder, bowels, uterus...
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Jan 20, 20222 min read
What it’s like to no longer have periods at 22…
No you didn’t read that wrong. I am 22 and since July 2020 (21 years old) I haven’t had a period. In between, due to a medication change,...
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Jan 13, 20222 min read
How I got rid of my eczema after 22 years !
From the age of 6 months i‘ve had eczema and it is hereditary as my mum, Nan, aunts etc all have it. I was given many creams, steroids,...
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Jan 10, 20222 min read
What is mast cell activation syndrome ?
TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️ CONTAINS PHOTOS OF SOME SKIN REACTIONS FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES ⚠️ Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a form of...
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Oct 14, 20211 min read
What is salicylate sensitivity ?
Salicylate are chemicals (Salicylic acid) found in foods, medications and other products. They can be found naturally in plants, foods,...
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Aug 22, 20212 min read
The killer virus ?
The Epstein-Barr virus is part of the family of herpes viruses, and is actually one of the most common viruses in humans. EBV is found...
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Jun 6, 20212 min read
My journey with PoTS
This seemed like the perfect fit since summer has officially begun in the UK ! What is PoTS ? PoTS stands for Postural orthostatic...
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May 15, 20212 min read
My journey with Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia was one of the first diagnosis I received. I was referred to a local rheumatologist, who was lovely, because of the chronic...
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Mar 14, 20213 min read
My diagnosis journey with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
From a very young age I would sprain my ankle every single morning whilst climbing down from the bunk bed, I ripped a tendon over 12...
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Jan 9, 20212 min read
I can write in my skin !?
Dermatographia is a condition where a scratch becomes quite red and turns into a 'raised wheal'. They may not last longer than 30...
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