Our first Facebook Fan Spotlight is IG Living! reader Cheryl Fournier, who inspired all of us with t [More]

Instantly, the thoughts in my head ran full speed ahead, full of accusations and blame. Did I drink too much soda while I was pregnant? Was I exposed to lead paint? I didn’t eat enough veggies. Maybe I just didn’t make her eat enough veggies. [More]

Beyond food, clothing and shelter, arguably the most basic human need is friendship. As humans, we need a true friend to share our hopes, dreams and sorrows with. But, for those with a chronic illness, a true friend is essential for positive health outcomes. [More]

Imagine being told that your insurance company was no longer going to cover the cost of your or a loved one’s immune globulin (IG) treatments? Either you’ve exceeded your yearly coverage limit, your son or daughter is getting ready to turn 18 and has no job with benefits, or you’ve just been sick too long, which means you’ve reached your lifetime cap - you’ve exceeded all available benefits. [More]

During the three years that I’ve worked for IG Living, I have had the opportunity to speak with many of you in the PIDD and neuropathy communities. Your knack for embracing life’s experiences with courage and resilience in the face of adversity is both humbling and inspiring. [More]

It’s always enlightening to read Facebook posts from our readers. A recent comment really got my attention: Responding to a question about how to educate others about chronic illness, one woman said she struggles with the stigma that accompanies long-term poor health, especially at work. [More]

A few years ago I was given some great advice pertaining to friendship. I was told that some friends come into our lives and are meant to be there forever, while others are only meant to be there for a season. When I first got this advice, I must admit I thought the person meant, literally, a season, like winter, spring, summer or fall. [More]

It can be a patient’s worst nightmare. Imagine having a medical procedure performed only to find out afterward that the insurance company won’t cover it. This seems to be happening more and more frequently. With medical costs skyrocketing, insurers often require preauthorization for expensive tests and procedures [More]