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It's been a while

SurroundingHope
  • By SurroundingHope · Posted June 11, 2013
  • 4 replies
  • I haven't been on, but I certainly have been busy. I have been to a neurologist who gave me pills that calm the nerve receptors so my body isn't in extreme pain. I go to physical therapy three times a ...

Last day of school

Aidensmommy1712
  • By Aidensmommy1712 · Posted June 7, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • Asia's last day of school is today ...

My six year old is graduating Kindergarden tomorrow! :-)

Aidensmommy1712
  • By Aidensmommy1712 · Posted June 5, 2013
  • 3 replies
  • I can't believe my daughter will be going to 1st grade this fall! Where in the world has the time gone?? It seems like yesterday she was taking her first steps and saying her first words. I wish they ...

Meet Jess, Cyndi, Cynthia, Sophie, Jess and Cheryl.

Jessheeran
  • By Jessheeran · Posted June 2, 2013
  • 13 replies
  • As you may know, I suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder, which is a mental disorder where basically, a person has at least two distinct identities or dissociated personality states that alternately ...

Music

Jessheeran
  • By Jessheeran · Posted June 1, 2013
  • 10 replies
  • What do you listen to when you're sad? I'm one of those smartypants who gets themselves in a mood by listening to sad music, and crying, hahaha. What do you feel like listening when you're upset, angry ...

When all is lost, just smile!

Jessheeran
  • By Jessheeran · Posted June 1, 2013
  • 5 replies
  • So, after last night's relapse, I've been thinking. I hadn't self harmed in a long time, and I did it because I felt disgusting, because of my own body, can you believe it? I need to get out of this state ...

New column: “'Live Because:' Living a fuller life with chronic illness"

John2
  • By John2 · Posted May 21, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • From: John Novack, Communications Director, Inspire Dear members, I'm writing to share with you a new column on the Stanford University School of Medicine "Scope" blog, titled, “'Live Because:' Living ...

Just started xolair on 4/09/2013

crazeecheermom
  • By crazeecheermom · Posted April 14, 2013
  • 8 replies
  • okay started xolair on Tuesday morning and have been really tired, my hips hurt, my left foot and leg swelled up for about 12 hours, then within two days got a sore throat, cough, stuffy nose and hoarseness ...

Five million

Brian
  • By Brian · Posted April 11, 2013
  • 243 replies
  • Dear members, Yesterday, Inspire reached a milestone: five million posts written by members! Each of these posts, and the 700 million words they contain, are a simple measure of how much we all do to ...

The Inspire Q&A: Inspire talks with Deanna Attai, MD

John2
  • By John2 · Posted April 1, 2013
  • 16 replies
  • Dear members, We at Inspire are pleased to bring you the latest in a series of Q&A interviews with people who are making contributions to helping patients and caregivers worldwide. The people in this ...

letting go of it all

xxxPattixxx
  • By xxxPattixxx · Posted March 22, 2013
  • 23 replies
  • Hello everyone who has posted to this; I have tried every type of cream out there, the bio freeze helps when its the muscle pains the best that I have found, I have had 2 of the shots in my knee cortisone ...

Determine two win

4ualone
  • By 4ualone · Posted March 18, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • Although the last couple of months with asthma as been rough. I am determine to win. Asthma will not control my Life. For my breathe is a gift, from God. Therefore i will Breathe the fresh breathe of ...

A new Inspire report in collaboration with Stanford Medical School

Brian
  • By Brian · Posted March 13, 2013
  • 84 replies
  • As many of you know, Inspire has a professional collaboration with the Stanford University School of Medicine. Inspire members have written personal stories for the Stanford Scope column. I am pleased ...

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff...

charlottesweb
  • By charlottesweb · Posted March 12, 2013
  • 2 replies
  • and it's all small stuff". This is a book by Richard Carlson, PH. D. The basis of the book is; Simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life. I received this book as a Christmas gift ...

Lost

xxxPattixxx
  • By xxxPattixxx · Posted March 8, 2013
  • 14 replies
  • Some how I forgot my password, I don't know about anyone else but me,it seems I write the password down, then I can't find it. I am positive that I am thankful all my parts are attched and I won't loose ...

Stay Strong - Stay Connected For EDS Awareness Campaign

NadiaBodkin
  • By NadiaBodkin · Posted March 5, 2013
  • 6 replies
  • Hello Everyone, I am posting this journal entry on behalf of EDSers United's 2013 EDS Awareness Campaign Initiative. As of January 1st, 2013 we have officially launched the Stay Strong - Stay Connected ...

I didnt my life has changed

Honeypie17
  • By Honeypie17 · Posted February 24, 2013
  • 2 replies
  • Since i got a virus 1 year ago my life has changed so much. I got a diffubler pacemaker in march. In july i was told i need a new a new heart i couldnt belive what the doctor was saying no one ever said ...

Where does the time go?

charlottesweb
  • By charlottesweb · Posted February 20, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • It's almost the end of February! So many things still going on in my life. Husband's cancer recovery is better. He can now swallow liquids and semi-liquids. He will be having his throat stretched next ...

Frustration with my Allergic reaction to Nothing in existence

NoAllergies
  • By NoAllergies · Posted February 10, 2013
  • 22 replies
  • I was diagnosed with some minor allergies as a child but have not suffered much as an adult until this last October. I became sick on a business trip and could not find relief until a primary care doctor ...

I AM HERE

RORRIE
  • By RORRIE · Posted February 4, 2013
  • 18 replies
  • Hey, guys, one & all: This is RORRIE, (yes, the same one)--and I hope some of my friends are still here. I have been gone a long time, and some heavy duty lessons have I learned. I hope to meet some new ...

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