Breaking up, meeting someone new, hoping for the perfect match. Sound familiar? It should. Welcome to the frustrating and sometimes catastrophic world of doctor dating. Everyone remembers their first time…the anticipation, the nerves the hope that “he” would be the one. As the day fina
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I originally just started this article by delving right into the "Dear Santa" part, but then as I started formatting it, I realized it deserved an intro that was worthy of one of my articles. By now you all know "me" as a writer. My theory..."go big or go home". So, "go big" I definitely did.�
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My friends are in a box. Yep, you read that right….a box. There are hundreds of them…neatly packaged in an easy to access square. These people don’t mind when I cancel plans I had with them because I couldn’t keep my eyes open. They don’t lift an eyebrow when I mummify myself with
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Alright, I’ll say it. I’m usually the one to vocalize what most people keep to themselves, which more often than not, gets me in to trouble. However, something inside of me is convinced that in this Spoonie corner of the world, I’m not alone. It’s sometimes hard to be thankful at Thank
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In keeping with the tradition of “Bizarre Food Days”, today marks one that Spoonies everywhere can get behind. October 28th, just days before Halloween, is National Chocolate Day. This is the day that all chocolate lovers don’t have to hide wrappers and sneak bites when no one is looking
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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention recognize September as "5 a Day" Month to promote at least 5 servings of the daily diet include fruits and vegetables. The good news for Spoonies is that some fruits and veggies contain natural anti-inflammatories! Stock up on those apples, aprico
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Brain fog. The words themselves sound almost creepy…like they belong in some poorly made horror film. Say them to any normal healthy person and you are likely to get looked at like you just recited the entire works of Shakespeare in Pig Latin. Say it to a fellow Spoonie and you will get a fa
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“I’m no good at sales.” “There’s no way I can beg people for money.” “I don’t want to annoy my friends.” “Asking complete strangers for a handout isn’t my style.” If you’ve ever uttered any of these phrases, don’t worry…you’re not alone. Even the most successful o
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July 23rd is World Sjogren's Day. Since symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome mimic other conditions and diseases, Sjögren’s can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed. On average, it takes nearly seven years to receive a diagnosis of Sjögren’s syndrome. Patients need to remember to be pro-active in
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We have forgotten how to laugh. There. I said it. Not that I can blame a single one of us. Let’s face it, when you wake up, throw your leg off the bed and hear it echo in the room like a creaking door in a 1950’s horror flick, the giggle factor isn’t really at an all time high. I don’t th
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