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Posted on 21. March 2013
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Sitting Bedside

Sitting at the hospital bedside of a loved one can make you feel helpless and overwhelmed. When the person in the bed is your child, maintaining a stiff upper lip can be difficult, but necessary. [More]
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Posted on 14. March 2013
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Rise, Shine and Pray for Strength

Getting kids out of bed in the morning can be challenging. When your child has primary immunodeficiency and wakes up feeling sick and exhausted, the task at hand can seem insurmountable. [More]
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Posted on 7. March 2013
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Coping with Diagnosis: A Journey of Acceptance

For most people with an immunodeficiency, it’s a relief to finally obtain a specific diagnosis. Yet, while there may be a certain satisfaction to finally labeling the disease, almost everyone has to learn to cope with their diagnosis. [More]
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Posted on 27. February 2013
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IG Living Third Annual Essay Contest!

The IG Living Essay Contest is now underway and is open to all IG patients and their caregivers ages 18 and older. First place winner will receive and iPad Mini and have their essay published in IG Living Magazine [More]
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Posted on 21. February 2013
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The Last Best Cure

What might that future look like? In her new book, The Last Best Cure, award-winning health journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa brings us on her quest to find out how to awaken the healing potential of her own brain, with the hope of bringing about lasting change. [More]
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Posted on 14. February 2013
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Pills, Pills and More Pills

When you or your child has been prescribed multiple medications, how do you keep track of the various side effects? Medication interactions are also a concern. With so many “ologists” managing your care, how do you know who to trust? [More]
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Posted on 7. February 2013
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The Balance Between Education and Illness

Having a child with a primary immune deficiency (PIDD) sometimes makes it hard to think beyond the next treatment. While health is the first priority, education also is important. This parent found the balancing act between academics and treatment even more of a challenge. [More]
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Posted on 31. January 2013
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Torn: What to Do When She Is Sick

Every working parent deals with this dilemma: what to do when your child is sick? If you have a child with primary immunodeficiency, it’s a frequent concern that can leave you feeling “torn.” [More]
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Categories: Life With IG | Need to Know | Support & Encouragement | Teen
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