flares Archives - My Several Worlds

05 MAR

Why Do Blood Draws Make Me Sick?

Why Do Blood Draws Make Me Sick? Are you an FM/MECFS patient that experiences a flare-up of symptoms or a PEM crash from blood draws? If yes, I’d love to hear from you!

29 AUG

Art Therapy for Chronic Pain – Interview with Jeane Trend-Hill

MSW Interviews: Introducing Jeane Trend-Hill, a visual artist who photographs her assemblage pieces to showcase her experience with osteoporosis and with IBD, specifically, ulcerative colitis.

My Fibro Flare Survival Kit - My Several Worlds - A list of things to have within reach when you're experiencing a flare-up from fibromyalgia or any other type of illness that shows an increase in symptoms when flaring.

25 AUG

My Flare Survival Kit

This is my flare survival kit, which includes medications, supplements, and things I need to make myself comfortable when flares hit suddenly.

CHRONICALLY YOURS

Hi! I’m Carrie. I’m a Canadian living in Taiwan with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (MECFS), among other health issues.

When I first started MSW in 2007, I wrote a lot about living abroad and my travels in Asia. This site has never veered from its main mission statement which is to travel and learn about Asia with me.

I’ve been writing about chronic illness since 2009. MSW provides information for other chronically ill patients, patient support, and I engage in patient advocacy across many platforms.

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My illnesses have shaped my worlds and have inspired me to support other patients. Please help me make a difference in the lives of other patients.