Tag: MS

• Tips for Managing Brain Fog

  

  Brain fog, memory loss, and altered mental state plague those of us with chronic illness in many ways. To help you navigate the mists, here are my tips for managing brain fog.

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  April 11, 2023

  Personal Care

  Anxiety, autoimmune, brain fog, chronic, chronic illness, cognition, concentration, dementia, Depression, fatigue, fibromyalgia, ideas, lupus, ME/CFS, memory, Mental illness, mental status, MS, myalgic encephalomyelitis, solutions

• Flare Day Hacks and Tips

  

  Flare-ups are a frequent occurrence with chronic illness. Here are some of the ways I manage the bad days and conserve energy.

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  June 7, 2022

  Personal Care

  autoimmune, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, crash, disability, fatigue, flare-up, ideas, MS, post exertion, solutions, tips

• My Favorite Wheelchair (And Other Thoughts on Choosing a Chair)

  

  A wheelchair can be a lifesaver with chronic illness, fatigue, or pain! Here are some points to consider when choosing the right chair, and a review of my favorite wheelchair.

  aprilbarcalow

  May 24, 2022

  Medical Equipment

  accessible, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, DME, fatigue, Medical Equipment, mobility, MS, pain, solutions, tips, weakness, wheelchair

• Tips for Choosing Chronic Illness-Friendly Footwear for Women

  

  Finding shoes that don’t exacerbate your symptoms doesn’t mean compromising on style. Here are some tips for choosing chronic illness-friendly shoes that reflect your personality!

  aprilbarcalow

  March 1, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

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• Walking Canes That Are Anything But Boring

  

  A walking cane is so much more than a medical device. Here are a handful of my favorite canes that make a statement.

  aprilbarcalow

  February 10, 2022

  Medical Equipment

  accessory, balance, cane, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, disability, fashion, fibromyalgia, gift guide, handicap, handmade, medical device, mobility, MS, myasthenia gravis, pain, sciatica, shopping, small fiber neuropathy, stroke, walking cane, weakness

• Making Gardening Accessible

  

  Chronic illness or disability shouldn’t keep you from the hobbies you love most, including gardening! Here are some simple ideas to make gardening accessible.

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  February 9, 2022

  Hobbies and Recreation

  accessible, activity, arthritis, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, CIDP, disability, fatigue, fibromyalgia, gardening, hobby, ideas, landscaping, mobility, MS, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy, paralysis, paraplegic, polymyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, small fiber neuropathy, solutions, tips, weakness, wheelchair, yardwork

• Alternative Medical Jewelry for Men

  

  Medical alert jewelry doesn’t have to be boring or clinical. Here are a few of my top picks for medical wear for men that reflects your personality and style.

  aprilbarcalow

  February 9, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

  accessories, allergy, anaphylaxis, aneurysm, cancer, chronic illness, diabetes, disability, gift, heart condition, jewelry, medical alert, medical diagnosis, men, MS, myasthenia gravis, paralysis, stroke, trach

• Alternative Medical Jewelry for Women

  

  A collection of fashionable, beautiful medical jewelry that allows for medical alert without compromising personality and style.

  aprilbarcalow

  February 9, 2022

  Fashion and Accessories

  accessories, allergy, anaphylaxis, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic illness, diabetes, disability, fashion, gift guide, heart condition, jewelry, medical alert, medical condition, MS, myasthenia gravis, paralysis, trach, women

• Kitchen Design with Built-In Seating

  

  Creating a kitchen that is workable with disability or chronic illness means adding built-in seating and smart design. Here are some ideas to inspire you.

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  February 8, 2022

  House and Home

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