Tag Archives: Chronic Illness

Helpful Chemo House Products

The information on this page is a guide for you, it is many of the recommendations of others that have worked well in an immune compromised household. As always, you should check with your oncologist to see if additional measures … Continue reading

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PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of anxiety disorder that’s triggered by a traumatic event. You can develop post-traumatic stress disorder when you experience or witness an event that causes intense fear, helplessness or horror. Many people who are … Continue reading

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Dealing With Doctors

For people with Vasculitis diseases, getting a proper diagnosis can be one of the most difficult challenges they face. The majority of those eventually diagnosed with a Vasculitis disease had significant problems in getting a correct diagnosis. Many were incorrectly … Continue reading

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Living With Chronic Illness

A chronic illness often begins gradually and may have several causes. Rarely is a chronic illness cured. Usually it persists for an indefinite time. Many factors can affect the course of a chronic illness. As a result it is difficult to … Continue reading

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Power of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person to organize and handle your affairs while you’re unavailable or unable to do so. The person you appoint is referred to an “Attorney-In-Fact” or “Agent” General … Continue reading

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