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Diagnosed
So I am going to do a short writing on my process of getting diagnosed with Fabry disease. When I was around five years old (this is as far back as I can make a valid point to), I started getting these sensations in my hands and feet; a burning sensation, like I had stuck my hands and feet on the burner of the stove and cranked it to high. My parents thought I was just trying to get attention, though I never truly understood why they would think that. I was not by any means the best kid out there, but I certainly did not seek attention, because the best I got was negative. I tried my best to stay under the radar at home and at school, though neither ever worked. Anyway, they thought that in the middle of the night, when this burning sensation would happen, that I was trying to get attention. They thought this even though the pain would bring me to tears and I would be running to the freezer to find anything cold to calm the pain. It never worked except for the first five or so minutes. This happened every couple of months. I would be up for hours screaming in pain, begging to go to the hospital, but to no avail. Flash forward six years. I get sent to a children's hospital to live for three months due to my less than satisfactory behaviour.
By Kristopher Kristianson8 years ago in Longevity
10 Things to Know When You Love Someone with Epilepsy
The love of my life was diagnosed with epilepsy at just five-years-old. He became familiar with emergency protocol and nasty pills crushed up in vanilla pudding long before most children even know what a neurologist is. Our life as a couple began nearly six years ago, and since then I have learned a lot about the disorder and the factors surrounding it. Whether you are trying to connect with a friend reeling from a fresh diagnosis, have a child with epilepsy, or just want to get to know the condition a little better, there are plenty of resources here and all over the internet. Epilepsy—like many neurological disorders—is a condition with a huge spectrum of severities and symptoms, and not everyone will have the same experiences. That being said, below are 10 things that are nice to know while loving someone with epilepsy.
By Autumn Rain8 years ago in Longevity
10 Reasons Why Kombucha Is Good for You
Kombucha is a low cal, fermented tea alternative to sugary drinks. What separates this fizzy concoction from diet soda and seltzer is thousands of years of purported health benefits. Folk tales aren’t the only thing maintaining that kombucha is good for you—organizations like the National Institute for Health have been studying its macronutrient and probiotic content for years. Here are just ten ways that black or green teas plus probiotics may improve your constitution.
By Ben Kharakh8 years ago in Longevity
Tinnitus: The Companion I Never Wanted
It's with me 24/7. An uninvited guest that refuses to leave. It's the first thing I'm aware of when I open my eyes in the morning. And at night, when I'm desperate to sleep, it taunts me with its persistent, high-pitch siren.
By Kathryn Calvert8 years ago in Longevity
Best Apps That Will Help You Relax
We all need a moment to relax after any unexpected incidents or even after a long day at work or school. If we don't wind down and relax for some time of the day, not only is it the worst for both our physical and mental health, but we'll basically lose our minds. Everyone has to make time to relax and clear away any overflowing negative thoughts. However, there are times when we try so many ways to relax and it doesn't help. If watching TV or reading a book doesn't get us to loosen up, don't think you're out of options. There are so many ways to unwind for a moment of peace and quiet.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Longevity
About the Religion of Vaccination
There's a family acquaintance who prides herself on the love of science and her 142 IQ score. She goes against most things I have learnt about how science works. She's not open minded or experimental; she cannot entertain an idea without accepting it. Her seven-year-old and five-year-old spend the day in front of the computer learning how to program and she's proud when her child would rather go to school than play outside or with her friends.
By Maura Dudas8 years ago in Longevity
My I Don't Want to Be 600-lb Life
I am 49 years old and I am morbidly obese. Which, to put aside all of the political correctness, simply means I am old and fat. I have been this way for as long as I can remember. I am not ashamed of how I look, but I am scared about how I have been feeling. I now have three beautiful reasons to make a change, but they did not prompt my change of heart. I got my wakeup call as I sat on a gurney in the emergency room, scared because I couldn't breath and quickly realized that my size had predetermined the care I was going to get.
By Christina Gonzalez8 years ago in Longevity
