I didn’t have any real problems with my period until I turned 21. I was in NYC at the time, volunteering for a non-profit, when I got the period I will never forget. I woke up with some cramps and discomfort that got increasingly worse as the day went on. …
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Marsha’s Story (Lupus, Heart Disease)
In 2005, I was diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome, a heart disease that causes dysrhythmia. The doctor implanted a defibulator/pacemaker to help control the dysrhythmia. In 2008, I was diagnosed with lupus. Before my diagnoses, I experienced fatigue, joint pain, and pain in my spleen. My sister-in-laws’ wedding was coming up …
Read More »Gaylene’s Story (Breast Cancer)
One year ago today, cancer changed my life! I received the most devastating news I could ever have imagined. In a tiny office, I was awaiting the biopsy results from a week ago, and the specialist walked in and just came out with it: You have cancer. “This can’t be …
Read More »Spotlight: FLAGC Member Allison Awarded by the NCWA
The Fight Like a Girl Club would like to spotlight one of our members and Power Story writers, Allison Healy, who was recently awarded by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association for her bravery in battling multiple serious medical conditions, including RSD/CRPS, Gastroparesis/Intestinal Dysmotility/DTP, and POTS/Dysautonomia. Allison was chosen for the award after …
Read More »Jessica’s Story (Endometriosis)
I found out I had endometriosis shortly after my 24th birthday. I went to the emergency room, thinking maybe I had kidney stones or a bladder infection like I’d had before. After several very awkward tests in front of my boyfriend, they told me I had a cyst on my …
Read More »Kandi’s Story (Brain Tumor)
Hello, my name is Kandi. My story starts in January of 2003. I went to my doctor for a headache that just wouldn’t go away. He decided to send me in for an MRI, just to play it safe. Two days later, he called me at home and told me …
Read More »Roby’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Hepatitis C)
In January, after a DV, I was diagnosed with Hep C. In the last few months, I have been to the ER three times. The first time, I was kept for 58 hours. I am still learning a lot about this. The first time, it caused my blood pressure to drop to dangerous levels, to the …
Read More »Carrie’s Story (Chiari Malformation)
My daughter is 16 and was diagnosed last year with Chiari. This came about after many, many visits to her doctor, neurologist, and 3 MRI’s. She has daily headaches, migraines, neck pain, is always off balance, has a sore body, and is very moody (more so than normal teenagers). She …
Read More »Shelby’s Story (Endometriosis)
Like most stories I have read, I got my first period when I was 10, while I was at school! As horrified as I was, I thought it was the greatest thing. I felt like a woman. I have battled heavy, painful, and miserable periods since then. They have always …
Read More »Tammy’s Story (Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer)
Here’s my story of fear, anger, sadness and being strong! It was Oct. 26th, 2012, when I heard those dreadful words: You have cancer!! I just hit a brick wall. I had never been so devastated in my life and had just turned 40 in April. Yeah, welcome to your …
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