Some exciting news in the Lupus world is just around the corner! Although we’re not the same age, both of us were diagnosed with SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) when we were each 17 years old and this autoimmune disease has very much shaped our lives ever since. Along the course of both of our ...
POTS Diagnosis, Now What?
It’s still October and that means it’s still Dysautonomia is awareness month! We wanted to do a follow up from our latest post, I think I have POTS now what and explain what to do once you finally get a POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) diagnosis. Em: Luckily, we got diagnosed with ...
Product Spotlight Review On The Reflux Band: Acid Reflux
Acid Reflux is something I’ve dealt with for longer than I can remember, even before I was first officially diagnosed with any of my autoimmune or autonomic issues. It was always just part of me – for the last decade or so my symptoms tended to be superseded by more pressing health issues. But I’ve ...
I Think I have POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Now What?
It’s a horrible feeling to know something is medically wrong with you but have neither a diagnosis, nor an answer nor a clear path to walk down.Feeling lost within the medical world can seem isolating and hopeless. Getting a diagnosis of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) sometimes ...
How To Help Ease Autoimmune Symptoms With Autoimmune-Tea
One of the reasons we started this blog was to showcase products we believe in or that have helped us along the way. Recently, we stumbled across Autoimmuni-Tea, a California based tea company that creates teas formulated to help ease autoimmune symptoms. Not only that, but a portion of their ...
The Dutch Test for a Detailed Look at Your Hormones
The Dutch Test gave me the clearest snapshot of what my hormones and adrenals were doing. The subject of hormones is something I could talk about endlessly, mainly because I am frustrated by the way this aspect of my health has been handled for far too long. After years of fighting autoimmune ...
My Experience With Getting Lymphatic Massages
Yesterday I went for a lymphatic massage, which is something I used to do fairly regularly but, for whatever reason, I have been neglecting. For those who may not know, the lymphatic system is responsible for your body’s ability to detox. It helps to drain excess fluids out of the body, filter out ...
The Honest Truth, Instagram VS. Real Life: Europe Trip Edition
Okay, so our last post was basically all about our recent trip to Europe and all the activities and traveling we were able to accomplish. It showcased the triumphs and we purposely left out the struggles but let us assure you...they were most certainly there. It’s easy to take a smiling photo and ...
What Are The Most Common Symptoms We Deal With?
Like all of our question series we answer everything separately and don't read each others answers till we're all done writing - keeps it more fun that way. Today we're answering the question 'What daily symptoms do each of us experience?' Here we go! Emily's Daily Symptoms Em: First let me start ...
This Is How Drinking Caffeine Affects Our Chronic Illness(es)
Like all of our question series we answer everything separately and don't read each others answers till we're all done writing - keeps it more fun that way. This week's topic: Drinking caffeine... Here we go! Em: I have a love/hate relationship with drinking caffeine. It’s always appealing to reach ...
