Hey everyone! So almost two years ago, I wrote to you about these crazy complex migraines I was diagnosed with. Then a year and a half ago, I told you all about these two strokes I suffered! Well, guess what, I’m back. And this time, all my specialists have connected the proverbial …

I believe endometriosis and stress/anxiety are closely linked. Whenever emotionally strained, I have an increase in symptoms. (2007) When I was 12, I began my period, and a few months later, I had my first anxiety attack. I don’t remember what I was so worried about, but I remember spending the …

In March 2015, I went to the local ER for what I thought was a really bad cold. I had been very short of breath for weeks, so I figured an antibiotic would fix it all. After having some blood work done, I was found to be in acute kidney …

Hello, my name is Ashley. Around nine years ago, I found out I had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). September is the month for PCOS awareness, so today, I wish to share my story. At that time, I was 13 years old, and I didn’t understand what it all meant. I refused …

Hi, my name is Crystal Smith. My sister, Lisa Boyd, suddenly found out about a month ago that she has stage 4 rectal cancer. She is starting her third week of chemo pills, two times a day, seven days a week, and radiation treatments, five days a week. She has a loving …

I was recently diagnosed with gastrointestinal sarcoma tumor, aka GIST. Everything has an acronym nowadays! The original plan was to start me on a high dosage of Gleevac to shrink the tumor, which is in the small intestine area and is currently 7 cm. I had some problems with the …

I went for my first mammogram in July 2010, and surprise, I needed a diagnostic mammogram, which they did right then and there. The diagnostic mammogram showed a sizable mass, but it couldn’t be felt. The radiologist had time and did an ultrasound guided biopsy. My husband had been diagnosed …

On April 3, 2013, my life changed forever. My worst fear was confirmed. I had stage 2 breast cancer. It was a long eight months. I had surgery, followed by eight rounds of chemo and finally 33 radiation treatments. On November 27, 2013, I was cancer free! I’m thankful for all …

My daughter was born in June of 2014. Up until April of 2015, I had lost about 70 lbs. I thought it was because I was breastfeeding, until later that same month when I woke up in the hospital. I was told I’d had a seizure. After getting a test …

I have always had bad periods. The cramps were unbearable, but it really got bad when I was 18 years old. I remember waking up and barely making it to the bathroom, and that was when I hit the floor. The pain was so bad, I couldn’t move. My mother …