Living with constant pain, not being able to eat, frequent hospitalizations, and relying on medical devices took a toll on Rachel's life. Although she realizes her life and nutrition may look a lot different than others, she accepts it as her normal.
Prepare for any situation with these chronic illness bag essentials. From medications to comfort items, discover what to keep in your backpack to manage health needs on the go.
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Discover Rachel's courageous journey through chronic illness, from childhood diagnosis to becoming a patient advocate and co-founder of #WeAreTheVulnerable.
"For many months they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I would vomit every time I ate. I couldn’t hold anything down, which led to malnutrition, fatigue, dizziness, and passing out." Read Kristy's inspiring journey!
"The typical POTS at-home treatments: compression socks, salt, electrolytes, small meals, and working out was not helping me." Read Ash's story of how they battle dysautonomia every day and chooses to be positive and grateful.
"I started the treatment with peripheral IVs but with EDS, my veins couldn’t hold up to the constant poking" Read Madelieline's journey through EDS symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
"My legs got so heavy that after 3 steps, it felt like I was walking into a wall and I couldn’t go any further." Alicia Kubes shares her experiences with Pulmonary Hypertension and life with chronic illness.
Learn essential PICC line care tips, including dressing changes, flushing, and managing daily activities. Find out how to keep your PICC line safe and avoid complications.
I used to be quite active prior to falling ill. Things changed after Lyme. After many misdiagnosis, I learned that I had to be my own advocate with my medical care, dealing with health insurance and keeping a positive outlook.
With my diagnosis came immediate relief, but that relief was all too temporary. Lyme disease felt like the answer I had been waiting for, but with the lack of research and understanding I soon realized that a Lyme diagnosis didn’t win me any battles, it only redirected me towards new ones
Valerie Brock shares her harrowing journey with Late Stage Lyme Disease, shedding light on the debilitating symptoms, daily struggles, and isolation that come with the condition.
Join Emily Schaller, founder of Rock CF Foundation, as she shares her inspiring journey of raising awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis (CF) through music, fitness, and community support.
