If You Have A Chronic Illness And Were Dismissed By A Medical Professional, We Want To Hear Your Story
October 4, 2025
Which is why I’m asking individuals with chronic illnesses: When was a time that a doctor misdiagnosed or outright dismissed your illness? How was your life affected by their mistake?
If you have a chronic illness and have been misdiagnosed or ignored by a doctor…
Patients With Chronic Conditions Are Sharing Everything They Thought Was "Normal" Before Their Diagnosis
July 2, 2025
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“I’ve had lower back pain for two years now and leg pain for almost six months. Basically, I walk with a cane. I’ve tried physical therapy and pain management, and neither helped.”
“They did an MRI and found I have tethered cord syndrome…
If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis
April 17, 2025
If you have a chronic condition, you know that the symptoms can range from classic to complicated. You might be well-acquainted with common symptoms like tightness or tingling (or maybe not!), but even for people who’ve been diagnosed for what seems like forever, there…
Lili Reinhart Opening Up About Her Chronic Illness Is All Too Real For People Like Me
January 30, 2025
Lili Reinhart’s Chronic Diagnosis: Personal Essay
Warning: This post discusses sexual assault and rape.
Lili Reinhart’s comments about being diagnosed with interstitial cystitis ring so true for those who’ve had chronic health…
