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Click to read part 1 Hepatitis C (HCV) — My nemesis. Though only 20-30% of HCV patients develop cirrhosis of the liver, it is one of the leading causes of liver transplants in America. There are a small percentage of patients that can clear the virus on their own within …

When the words “You have cancer” are directed at you specifically, so many things run through your mind.  The first thoughts may be of shock, surprise, sadness, anger and worry. At a time when you need to think strategically about how you’re going to handle you’re newly diagnosed state, emotions …

I am often asked if I get tired of telling my story…the answer is no.  Each time there is a different perspective to view it from, different lessons to learn from it, and new words to describe it.  But most importantly, someone is hearing it for the first time, making …

Pneumonia: a scary word, not just to spell, but to hear come out of the doctor’s mouth when you or someone you know is diagnosed with it. It’s definitely a problem for those with compromised immune systems, such as children, the elderly or those who are HIV positive but quite …

Do you dread that most personal of check-ups, the Cervical Pap Smear? It is no secret – for most women, it is one of the most dreaded routine checks they will go through. There is always the temptation to put it off, but please think twice before postponing that appointment! …

Its a simple three letter world. The media loves it. It sells products. And TLC made a hit song about it in the 90s. If you haven’t guessed it, I’m talking about sex. Yes, this shy, introverted youth pastor’s wife is writing an article about sex. I never thought I …

Fibromyalgia breaks apart lives.  This we know. The lives of men with Fibromyalgia are affected in a different, but equally severe manner when compared to women with the syndrome.  As an illness that affects less than 10% of men in United States, Fibromyalgia leaves many males feeling especially inadequate about …

I’ve mentioned before that Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease. This means that it affects much more than just the joints. It affects major organ systems as well. Nowhere is this more clear than in the correlation between RA and incidences of heart disease. Scientists are still unsure about why …

Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out ways to bring about more awareness about Rheumatoid Arthritis. By awareness, I mean making people aware of the facts surrounding this disease and erasing some misconceptions. So today I want to present a little list of Myths vs. Facts. Myth: RA is what …

An estimated 16 million people in the United States have diabetes, a condition in which the body is unable to convert the glucose from food into energy. At best, diabetes is a nuisance and involves regular medication and a change in lifestyle; at worst, the disease can lead to serious …