Life with chronic and rare illnesses is interesting, to say the least. I have to manage new and existing symptoms, visit medical providers, and stay…
Columns
“Interview with the Vampire,” “Dracula,” “Twilight,” “The Lost Boys,” and even “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” have romanticized vampires and the idea of drinking blood. But…
The back of my left hand, the top of my right knee, my left shin, left calf muscle, right thumb, the top of my left…
Advance directives, trusts, payable-on-death accounts, last wills, living wills, medical powers of attorney — just thinking about all of this provokes a feeling of existential…
“Social Security Administration.” These three words on an envelope can make my heart drop. They’ve held me financially hostage for two and a half years,…
I watched nervously as hospital staff rolled in a large machine that looked like something from “Doctor Who.” I giggled, thinking of those alien robots…
I felt the warm sunlight bathing my face through the window. For a moment, it felt so nice, but then I remembered that the sun…
The sickening taste of metal spiraled down the back of my throat. I immediately gagged and ran to the sink to spit out what I…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting…
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura (TTP), and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) can make for a confusing “word soup,” as…
