By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Zucchini is a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be a delightful addition to your diet, even if you’re managing chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, there are some important factors to keep in mind to ensure that you enjoy zucchini in a way that aligns with your dietary… Continue reading How to Include Zucchini in Your Kidney-Friendly Diet
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Managing Pregnancy and Fertility with CAH
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the adrenal glands, leading to an imbalance in hormone production. Women with CAH often face unique challenges when it comes to fertility and pregnancy. They can face obstacles that women without the disease do not. Understanding these barriers is an important part of… Continue reading Managing Pregnancy and Fertility with CAH
Understanding Your Endocrinologist: A Guide For CAH Patients
If you or your child has been diagnosed with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), you’re likely to have a lot of questions. One of the most important healthcare professionals you will meet with on your journey is an endocrinologist. This guide will help you understand who an endocrinologist is, how they can assist you, and what… Continue reading Understanding Your Endocrinologist: A Guide For CAH Patients
Diet and Nutrition Advice for CAH
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Raising a child with a medical condition like congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a challenge! This is especially true when it comes to managing their diet and nutrition. CAH is a complex condition that affects the adrenal glands. Proper dietary management is an important part of… Continue reading Diet and Nutrition Advice for CAH
7 Strategies for Enhancing Health and Wellness with Chronic Conditions
Integrating Lessons Learned for Enhancing Health Over the past seven weeks, we’ve explored various ways to enhance well-being, offering insights on living a healthier and more fulfilling life. From the power of health perception to managing personal triggers, these themes combine to form a comprehensive approach to personal wellness. Here’s a summary of our key… Continue reading 7 Strategies for Enhancing Health and Wellness with Chronic Conditions
What’s the Link Between Sugar and Type 1 Diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Insulin helps move sugar from the blood into the cells, where the body uses it for energy. Without enough insulin, blood sugar builds up in the blood, leading to high blood… Continue reading What’s the Link Between Sugar and Type 1 Diabetes?
Fibromyalgia: Signs and Therapies
If you are experiencing unusual chronic pain, you might be wondering if you have fibromyalgia. When first identified by healthcare researchers as a condition of its own, fibromyalgia seemed like a mysterious illness. Now, the signs of fibromyalgia are more easily identified and treated. Symptoms Fibromyalgia (fibro) is recognizable by ongoing, or chronic, musculoskeletal pain… Continue reading Fibromyalgia: Signs and Therapies
The Relationship between Fibromyalgia and Lupus
Lupus and fibromyalgia are both chronic conditions, which have many symptoms that can overlap. Detangling the relationship between fibromyalgia and lupus can be tricky, but it can help you more effectively manage your symptoms and feel better. Breaking Down the Facts Lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own… Continue reading The Relationship between Fibromyalgia and Lupus
Should You Eat Whole Grains if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Living with and managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in a healthy way can be a daunting task. From medications and inflammation, to joint pain and stiffness, there are so many things to keep in mind. One important factor that is often overlooked in RA management is nutrition. Research shows… Continue reading Should You Eat Whole Grains if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Lupus on the Go: Balancing Travel and Self-Care
Whether you’re planning a trip for work or for pleasure, there’s no denying that traveling can be stressful. If you are living with lupus, you might initially think that travel is a huge undertaking, or that it’s just not an option for you. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! You can manage lupus on… Continue reading Lupus on the Go: Balancing Travel and Self-Care