Chronic pain and illness don’t go on Christmas vacation

Many of us at this time of year are getting excited for the pending Christmas season. It’s almost upon us and we’re looking forward to spending time with family, relaxing and sleeping in and breathing a big sigh of relief for at least a few days of freedom from our daily pressures.

Living with invisible [...]

20 Things Not to Say to a Person with Chronic Illness and Pain

People always have good intentions when they think that what they are saying to a person with a chronic illness is helpful and uplifting. That is not always the case. I know that people have the best intentions, but if they actually took a second to hear what they are saying, they may retract those [...]

Help for patients with complex chronic diseases in British Columbia

VICTORIA – A $2-million provincial clinical and research study will help patients with a variety of complex chronic diseases, such as chronic Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome, with screening, diagnosis and treatment.

There is a variety of debilitating complex chronic diseases where the cause is unknown, but where it is strongly suspected that [...]

You Know You Have a Chronic Illness When…You Know You Have a Chronic Illness When…

Let’s face it. . . chronic illness can have its humorous moments if we look for them. Feel free to add yours below in the comments. We’d love to giggle along with you! [...]