You Don’t Look Sick: Living Well with Invisible Chronic Illness
I just finished reading the book, You Don't Look Sick: Living Well with Invisible Chronic Illness by Joy H. Selak and Steven S. Overman, MD, MPH. It is a true story about a woman, Joy, who goes through many experiences with her illness. The experiences include becoming sick, searching for a correct diagnosis, realizing that her life is different now, learning to live with the illness and learning to live well. Through the process, Joy learns how other people perceive individuals with invisible chronic illness and how to deal with it. She also chronicles the difficulties encountered with medical and disability insurance ...
Join the Keep Moving Program & Get a Free Bonus!
The makers of Tylenol Arthritis Pain have created a program to help you manage mild to moderate arthritis. The Keep Moving program offers "tips, exercises and tools to help you reduce arthritis pain and improve strength & flexibility". Right now, they have information regarding exercises (including strengthening), healthy choices, active living, and much more. The program is free. You can register at justkeepmoving.com to get started. For a limited time, they are offering a free exercise dvd and pedometer when you register (while supplies last). Check it out and add this resource to your arthritis pain management regimen!
Contact FDA Now for Juvenile Arthritis Registry!
The Arthritis Foundation testified recently at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the need for a Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Registry. Now, the Arthritis Foundation and children with juvenile arthritis need your help. Here is a message I received recently from the Arthritis Foundation: Contact the FDA Today JA Registry Needed Now! More Info We need your help! The Arthritis Foundation has been advocating for many years for the creation of a juvenile arthritis registry. A JA registry would improve the care children with arthritis receive. It would help pediatric rheumatologists make better decisions about the type of medications our children need and it could serve as ...
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I just finished reading the book, You Don’t Look Sick: Living Well with Invisible...
Join the Keep Moving Program & Get a Free Bonus!
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