Did you know February is Heart Health Month? Although heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in America, it’s also one of the most preventable diseases. It may seem impossible to stay on top of your heart health, but remember, sometimes the slightest change can make a huge impact!… Continue reading Keeping it fresh for heart health month
Category: Conditions
Living with a health condition? On the PatientsLikeMe blog, find helpful health information and patient stories about being diagnosed, trying different treatments, and living day-to-day with a chronic condition.
World Cancer Day – Voices from the community
Over the last year, we’ve shared many stories from the cancer community on the PatientsLikeMe blog. This year, in honor of World Cancer Day, we’d like to highlight some of those stories: Member Iris (Imartinez), shared her story for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Iris opened up about getting diagnosed at just 28 years old,… Continue reading World Cancer Day – Voices from the community
Top Rheumatoid Blogs of 2016
Today is Rheumatoid Awareness Day and this year we wanted to share some of the top rheumatoid arthritis blogs that were included in Healthline’s 16 Best Rheumatoid Arthritis Blogs of 2016 list: Itis Stay up-to-date to learn about RA’s long-term effects and practical tips for living with RA. This blogger’s socks help treat the pain… Continue reading Top Rheumatoid Blogs of 2016
Meet Hetlena from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Say hello to Hetlena (@TheLupusLiar) from the 2016-2017 Team of Advisors. We recently caught up with Hetlena and she chatted with us about some of the challenges she faces living with lupus and why she won’t let it stop her: “Putting off your aspirations, dreams, and wants due to the fear of what an illness… Continue reading Meet Hetlena from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Meet Ginny from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Say hello to Ginny (Mrslinkgetter), a case manager and family partner with Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention living with depression and epilepsy. She’s also a member of the 2016-2017 Team of Advisors. Check out what Ginny had to say about living with depression and epilepsy, the loss of her son, and how being her own advocate… Continue reading Meet Ginny from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Thyroid Awareness Month
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Why do we need awareness? An estimated 15 million Americans have undiagnosed thyroid problems. Women are five times more likely than men to suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone for the body to function properly. Who has HYPOthyroidism on PatientsLikeMe? 6,920 patients have… Continue reading Thyroid Awareness Month
Meet Cris from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Say hello to Cris (@Criss02), another member of the 2016-2017 Team of Advisors. Cris is a proud grandparent and a vocal advocate for the ALS community. She sat down with us and opened up about what it’s really like to live with her condition. Cris recently presented at the ALS Advocacy conference in Washington D.C.,… Continue reading Meet Cris from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Checking in with member Bev – “Laughter and comedy are still a huge part of my health management.”
Remember Bev (YumaBev), who we met back in 2012, after she’d just had deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery? She told us about her blog Parkinson’s Humor and a book of stories from her blog, Parkinson’s Humor: Funny Stories about My Life with Parkinson’s. Well we recently caught up with her again to see how things… Continue reading Checking in with member Bev – “Laughter and comedy are still a huge part of my health management.”
Meet Gary from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Meet Gary (tupelo), a husband, father and grandfather who lives with Parkinson’s disease. Gary’s also a member of the 2016-2017 Team of Advisors. He believes that physical exercise slows the progression of Parkinson’s and practices Tai Chi and Qigong on a regular basis. Check out Gary’s story and his outlook on life with Parkinson’s: “Accepting… Continue reading Meet Gary from the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors
Patients at work: Member Nancy on being her own boss
We recently launched a blog series about patients who’ve started (or are gearing up to launch) their own businesses, sparking a discussion around how to manage your health without giving up on your career goals. Say hello to Nancy (@spicerna), who sat down with us to discuss how she finds a balance between living with… Continue reading Patients at work: Member Nancy on being her own boss