I was 48 years old when my health began to decline. After years of searching for answers, I was finally diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) in 2023 at the age of 56. Living with EDS has changed every part of my life. Although I may appear healthy…
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Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with pregabalin and nortriptyline. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. In the end, it took the way that my daughter and I stood, plus a little bit of luck, for…
As I sit here for the fourth hour at the infusion center, I feel a wave of gratitude wash over me. I’m thankful to have hydration and other infusion options to help me power through difficult days. It has taken me years to accept that I sometimes need supportive care…
When Daralyse Lyons isn’t doing splits or jumping out of airplanes, this former yoga teacher and eternal adrenaline junkie can be found with pen in hand furiously scribbling her latest novel. To date, she’s written more than two dozen books, a handful of short stories, and countless articles. A…
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