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Posted on 19. April 2018
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Are Your Prescriptions Cheaper Without Insurance?

The Neuropathy Action Foundation has been working on an issue since last summer, when an NBC Nightly News segment with Lester Holt aired titled "Prescriptions May Be Cheaper without Insurance." And, the practice may be harming neuropathy patients. [More]
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Posted on 5. April 2018
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PI Shouldn’t Be Compared with Other Diseases

I want to address something serious today. As I am laying here getting my second infusion, I am thinking about conversations I have had with other patients this week. A common trend in the conversations is that patients have caregivers, family members or friends who say: "Well, at least you don't have cancer." [More]
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Posted on 15. March 2018
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Be Kind

Not all illnesses are visible, so the importance of being kind to everyone cannot be overstated. [More]
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Posted on 1. March 2018
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Cold vs. Flu

Finally, there is some good news about this year's flu season. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced there are fewer reports from physicians about patients seeking treatment for flu-like symptoms, with the number declining from 7.4 percent for the week ending Feb. 10 to 6.4 percent for the week ending Feb. 17. [More]
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Posted on 15. February 2018
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Top 24 Workplace Accommodations for Individuals with Autoimmune Conditions

Holly Bertone, who suffers from autoimmune diseases and has made it a passion to help others, explains the top 24 workplace accommodations for individuals with autoimmune conditions. [More]
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Posted on 1. February 2018
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Surviving Valentine’s Day with a Chronic Illness

Valentine's Day! Has there ever been a holiday more likely to bring disappointment for someone with a chronic illness? For weeks leading up to the day, we are bombarded with images of happy couples enjoying romantic diners, beautiful bouquets of flowers and, let's not forget, the chocolate! [More]
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Posted on 18. January 2018
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Should I Tell My Employer About My Autoimmune Condition?

Holly Bertone discusses when a person with a disability should inform their employer of their condition and what accommodation may be available. [More]
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Posted on 4. January 2018
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Is Autoimmune Disease a Disability?

Holy Bertone explains how an autoimmune disease is recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and what protection a patient has under the law. [More]
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Posted on 4. October 2012
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Healing Hearts through Paws

Pets are a great source of comfort during difficult times. For patients with chronic illness, a pet can offer unconditional love and acceptance and proven scientific health benefits. [More]
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Posted on 27. September 2012
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The Journey of a Single Step

It has been said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Essay contest runner up Andrea Davis recounts how she adjusted to life in a wheelchair, and then began the tentative journey of relearning how to walk. [More]
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Posted on 20. September 2012
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The Journey of Risks

Essay contest runner up Rachel French navigates life’s many unexpected curves after her infant son Mark is diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Along the way she learns risk is the name of the game. [More]
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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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