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Posted on 23. May 2013

Vulnerability and the Zombie Apocalypse

Sometimes living with chronic illness can feel like a constant battle, as frightening as a zombie apocalypse. But even in the darkest clouds there are unexpected silver linings. [More]
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Posted on 16. May 2013

You DO Listen, You DO Care

When navigating the world of chronic illness, from diagnosis to filing insurance claims, patients often benefit from having support team in place. Often, these individuals are like angels in disguise. [More]
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Posted on 9. May 2013

Angels In Action

When navigating the world of chronic illness, from diagnosis to filing insurance claims, patients often benefit from having support team in place. Often, these individuals are like angels in disguise. [More]
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Posted on 2. May 2013

Learning To Cope With Pain

As parents, it is difficult to see our children cope with pain especially when they have a primary immune deficiency disease. Our job as parents is finding the best ways to help them through it. [More]
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Posted on 25. April 2013

Indebted to the Doctor Who Saved My Life

Sometimes our lives are impacted by people who seem to be angels in disguise. For this young IVIG patient, that angel was a skilled physician with a warm Southern accent. [More]
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Posted on 18. April 2013

(Don’t) Put on a Happy Face

Sometimes smiling in the face of defeat and making lemons into lemonade just doesn't cut it. On occasion, it can be good (and feel good) to rant, rage and cry it out. [More]
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Posted on 11. April 2013

Needles & Spines

Infusion centers can bring a diverse group of people together. Although their needs and diagnoses may differ, they share a common goal: improved health and better quality of life. [More]
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Posted on 4. April 2013

Get the Word Out

PIDD Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity to educate and inform people about PIDD and, it is hoped this awareness will lead to others getting an early diagnosis and earlier treatment [More]
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Posted on 6. April 2017

How to File a Complaint Against Your Medicare Drug or Health Plan

Greg Dill explains to readers how to file a complaint against Medicare drug or health plans when they are have difficulty getting medications their physicians have prescribed. [More]
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Posted on 16. March 2017

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Experts explain how to apply for Social Security disability benefits for an immune or autoimmune disorder. [More]
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Posted on 2. March 2017

How Not to Feel Like a Victim When Managing Chronic Illness

No matter where you are in your journey with chronic illness, you are not alone. At any point, it’s all too easy - and common - to feel like a victim. But, the journey can be made easier by understanding chronic illness’ three phases, and then finding ways to acknowledge your diagnosis and take care of yourself. [More]
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Posted on 16. February 2017

The Pre-Approval Blues

Patient advocate Abbie Cornett provides some useful tips for patients with chronic illness when facing insurance hurdles at the start of each year. [More]
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Posted on 2. February 2017

Tips for Reducing Chronic Pain

Dr. Tom Macek, an anesthesiologist and partner at American Pain Experts, provides advice for patients suffering from chronic pain such as bad backs, migraines, arthritis and other pain-inducing ailments [More]
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Posted on 19. January 2017

Don’t Get Stuck with Medicare Late Fees

Learn why Medicare late penalties exist and how to avoid them. [More]
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Posted on 5. January 2017

How Much Will My Medicare Cost in 2017?

In her blog, How Much Will My Medicare Cost in 2017, Cate Kortzeborn explains how Medicare premiums, deductibles and co-pays are determined. [More]
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Posted on 15. December 2016

Today Is That Dreaded Day!

A poem by E Joy Hiten-Kiser speaks to her mixed emotions about receiving her immune globulin infusion. [More]
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