World MS Day on May 30!
The 2019 campaign will be called My Invisible MS (#MyInvisibleMS) and the theme is Visibility. My Invisible MS will raise awareness of the invisible symptoms of MS and the unseen impact of MS on quality of life. The campaign will give a voice to everyone affected by MS to share their invisible MS symptoms and express what you want others to know and understand about MS, in order to challenge common misconceptions and help people understand how to provide the right support. Th
We are the Mighty
We are mighty because we are strong. We are mighty because we fight. We are mighty because we take care of ourselves. I am a mighty pill popping, ice bag wearing, heating pad using, hard-working, loving, big smiling, not giving up, needing hugging, big hearted, body fighting girl. One of my favorite places I look to for inspiration, guidance and information regarding fibromyalgia and other invisible illnesses is “The Mighty” The Mighty is a digital health community created to
What is an invisible illness?
Looks can be deceiving. Take a moment to understand what is on the inside An invisible illness is a certain kind of disability that is not immediately apparent to others. Invisible illnesses can have symptoms such as debilitating pain, fatigue, dizziness, brain injuries, learning differences, mental health disorders, hearing and vision impairments and other symptoms that limit daily activities that are not obvious to others Not everyone with chronic condition has the same sym
Today, May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! Did you know that Fibromyalgia Awareness Day was started at the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association back in 1998? Now May 12th is a day to raise awareness and share about what it is like to live with fibromyalgia. According to the National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association, “Fibromyalgia is characterized by a long list of symptoms, including chronic pain and debilitating fatigue. The cause
Have you heard of The Spoon Theory?
The Spoon Theory is a personal story by Christine Miserandino who uses spoons to describe her limited energy and how she survives each day living with chronic illness. Since she has shared her story, thousands of people across the world have started using The Spoon Theory to help explain what life is really like living with chronic illness. It has been accepted by people all around the world and it has provided a way for people to understand their illness and meet others who
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