Migraine is a common disease that affects more than ten percent of the population and is often misunderstood as a bad headache, even by doctors. Migraine disorders are more common in women than men but it can affect anyone of any gender. When you are diagnosed with migraine, it can feel overwhelming sometimes because doctors … Continue reading What Every New Migraineur Needs To Know
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and everything written in this post should be used for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your medical team before stopping a medication. When you have epilepsy, seizure medication is often necessary to control your seizures because there is … Continue reading Why I Stopped Taking Seizure Medication Against My Doctor’s Advice
When you are disabled or chronically ill, sometimes you need medication to manage your health condition. Some people in your life know that medication sometimes is necessary for improved health and will not shame you for not taking medication, but unfortunately, not everyone sees the good in medication and sometimes will tell you to stop … Continue reading What Would Happen If I Stopped Taking My Medication?
Disclaimer: This post was written based off of my personal experiences, but I am not a doctor. It is to be used for informational use only and is not substitute for professional medical advice. When you have Spina Bifida, it is common to struggle with constipation because often your bowels are damaged and do not … Continue reading What Not To Do If You Struggle With Constipation
When you live with any type of chronic pain and take medication, sometimes people do not understand what it does for you and think that it takes the pain away completely and cures you. Preventive medication can provide relief for some people who struggle with migraine headaches, but it is not a cure, and you … Continue reading What My Preventative Medication For Migraine Does Not Do
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist or dietician, and everything written in this post is to be used for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Regular exercise can help you lose weight faster, but not all disabled people have the ability to exercise. Disabled people sometimes can feel a little … Continue reading How To Lose Weight When You Can’t Exercise
Disclaimer: In this post, I am sharing a few things that I do to help me have a bowel movement when I am on my period. I am not a doctor, and this is to be used for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. When you are on your … Continue reading How I Have A Bowel Movement When I Am On My Period
Disclaimer: This post was written for informational use only because I am not a doctor and it is not substitute for medical advice. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. When you have Hydrocephalus, it is common to develop a seizure disorder, but you don't need to have my disability to develop seizures, and it can happen … Continue reading What To Do If You Witness Someone Having A Seizure
Happy Halloween! Today, people will be dressing up in their favorite costumes to go to Halloween parties, and parents will be taking their children around to different houses trick-or treating to get some candy. If you are a last-minute kind of person and don't have a costume, you might think that sitting in a wheelchair … Continue reading Is Dressing Up As A Disabled Person For Halloween A Good Idea?
Halloween is tomorrow which means a lot of kids are going out trick or treating and getting more chocolate than they know what to do with. Most kids will get a stomachache when they eat too much chocolate but when you have a disability that makes you more prone to constipation it can be difficult … Continue reading How To Survive Halloween When You Struggle With Constipation
