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Posted on 13. September 2012
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Lessons from the Deep

Our Essay Contest grand prize winner Patricia Carroll shares how overcoming her fear of getting into a pool for physical therapy set her free from a host of fears she’d been living with since her diagnosis. [More]
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Posted on 6. September 2012
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Let's Get Connected

Having a chronic illness is often isolating and lonely. For many of us, the solution lies in seeking out others with similar symptoms so we can create the support system we need. [More]
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Posted on 30. August 2012
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Mirror Image

Some traits are passed down through generations, while others are observed and learned. What strikes you when you think about the tendencies you may or may not have passed on to your children? [More]
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Posted on 23. August 2012
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Olympic Fever

Whether you were inspired or exhausted after watching the Summer Olympic games, it’s a well -known fact that physical activity is good for the mind and body. Have you found ways to keep fit in spite of your illness? [More]
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Posted on 16. August 2012
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Do the Consumer Protections Under Healthcare Reform Apply to You?

The Affordable Care Act provides significant benefits for the chronically ill — such as providing high-risk pools for those with pre-existing medical conditions, eliminating lifetime limits and prohibiting insurers from rescinding coverage. But did you know there is a loophole that could impact your benefits? [More]
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Posted on 9. August 2012
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Learning to Let Go

Learning to let our children grow up and spread their wings is challenging. But when a child has a primary immune deficiency disease, letting go becomes much more complex as the stakes are so much higher. Even a simple trip to summer camp is filled with potential risks, as this mom finds out. [More]
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Posted on 2. August 2012
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IVIG: You're Not Alone

We’re revisiting the “Best of the Blogs” for our newer Facebook fans! This classic from 2010 addresses the feelings of isolation shared by many in the IG patient community. You might be surprised to learn just how much company you have. Share your thoughts. [More]
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Posted on 26. July 2012
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Supporting Teens with Chronic Illness

Are you a teen living with chronic illness? IG Living is starting a new Facebook group and web page catering to your unique needs. Send us your ideas and spread the word! [More]
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