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Hello! My name is Steph Shuff, and I am a writer working here at Inspire. Every month, I help to write, edit, and publish our Monthly Dose newsletter, a monthly email that highlights articles from ac ... Show more
My name is Bobby/38 yo male(he/him)/single/never married/US citizen. I am a registered nurse specialized in critical care(ICU), epidemiology, and public health. Struggled with mental health since ver ... Show more
So, I was congested and I have chapped lips. I didn’t know anything about Vicks VapoRub being dangerous.. I applied quite a bit underneath my nostrils (not inside) and I put a little bit on my upper ... Show more
Dear Members, Many of us have been involved in clinical trials, or have considered enrolling in one, or have supported someone who has. At Inspire, we believe that all of us, as patients and caregiv ... Show more
Hello! My name is Laura Nozicka and I am the host of a new podcast called "Desperate For a Diagnosis." I am in search of people who spent 6 months or more spinning through the healthcare revolvin ... Show more
For facial hair removal, I have used a fast painless exfoliator for years. No waxing, plucking, threading or shaving. Can be purchased at most drug stores or on amazon. Many types to choose from - a ... Show more
from the New York Times: https://www.rsn.org/001/these-doctors-admit-they-dont-want-patients-with-disabilities.html When granted anonymity in focus groups, physicians let their guards down and ... Show more
Dear Fellow Travelers: On March 13, Survivor 50 posted the following question in the Kidney Cancer Support Community; “Have you experienced discrimination in any regard concerning your kidney cancer t ... Show more
Have you looked at your member profile lately? We’ve made changes to make it easier to customize your profile, and you can be the first to try it out! Note: These changes are o ... Show more
Dear Fellow Travelers: A couple of weeks ago I posted an article in several of the Inspire Communities. The first response I received was “Is this an advertisement? If so I for one have no interest.” ... Show more