The Chronic Chronicles

THE CHRONIC CHRONICLES_______This blog is for all who deal with Chronic Pain of any kind. It is also for people whom are trying to understand what it is people with this invisible pain goes through internally and externally (& believe it or not, mentally).Feel free to ask me any questions or vent/share your story & or ask of mine as I am too an individual who deals with chronic pain.Here you are not misunderstood. You are more then welcome. :) My chronic illness: Fybromyalgia, POTS Syndrome, chronic fatigue etc. Had Lyme disease-unconfirmed current status.

[thelatestkate]

[itgetsbetter]

It gets better ❤️🏳️‍🌈

[whatshouldwecallchronicillness]

When I'm about to pass out around a new person...

[huntydraws]

[wordsto-remember]

[thelatestkate]

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[wizardnaturalist]

When you get a random spike of intense pain that fades away after a few seconds

[heyatleastitsnotcancer]

Selma Blair rocked a cane at the Oscar’s and I am so damn proud of the representation. She’s kicking ass for her first public appearance since her MS diagnosis.

[dankmemesreasonforliving]

[gncrevan]

Common Symptoms of Mast Cell Disease

[image description: a simple chart of a human body with arrows pointing at different parts of it. The title and subtitle say “Some common Symptoms of Mast Cell Disease that are caused by mast cell mediator release. Patients may have a few or many symptoms.” At each of the arrows is a body part/system listed, with possible symptoms concerning that part. They are:

Skeletal - bone/muscle pain, osteopenia, osteoporosis

Gastrointestinal - diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Ear/Throat/Nose/Respiratory - nasal itching and congestion, throat itching and swelling, wheezing, shortness of breath

Neurological - headache, brain fog, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, depression

Cutaneous (Skin) - flushing of the face/neck/chest, hives, skin rashes, itching with or without rash

Cardiovascular - light-headedness, syncope (fainting), rapid heart rate, chest pain, low blood pressure, high blood pressure at the start of a reaction, blood pressure instability

Gynecological - uterine cramps, bleeding

Urinary - bladder irritability, frequent voiding

Systemic and/or Organ Specific - anaphylaxis, angioedema (swelling)

Below that, it says “Symptoms can be sudden and unpredictable in onset. Learn more at tmsforacure.org”.]

[gncrevan]

would you mind sharing this for those who need it? 💜

[gncrevan]

@chronicillnessproblems @chronic-illness-support @chronicillnesshelp @chronicillnesstruths @heyatleastitsnotcancer @youngchronicpain @ehlers-danloscircus @quadriparesis @qcrip @cripplepunk-suggestions would you mind sharing? i thought this infographic was really good and might help people who are searching for diagnosis

[chronic-illness-resources]

it is a good infographic, thanks for transcribing!

[mslifelines]

Fatigue can make you daydream about your bed, and people living with MS know that feeling all too well. Here are some useful tips to help you manage: bit.ly/MSLL-fatigue-tips

If you notice you’ve been a bit more tired than usual, don’t be afraid to check in with your doctor.

[taylorchyenne]

What life for someone with a chronic illness is like

[mslifelines]

Whether you’re living with MS or not, it’s important to know the difference between fatigue and lassitude. When we have the right information, we can spread the word and help each other learn. Here’s more information about both.

[willtogrow]

Screenshots from the Documentary “Unrest” That’s now available on Netflix.

[sarahbeara113]

Doctor: circle where it hurts

Me:

[sunflower-cane]

Just because someone with your illness has a job, goes to school, or can do things you generally cant, does not mean youre faking it.

Dont compare yourself or your illness to them, every illness affects every person differently.

Youre doing the best you can, remember that.

[mindfogandsleep]

Do not mistake me being dressed for being healthy.

Do not mistake me leaving the house for being well.

Do not presume to know how I am feeling just because I am continuing to live my life.