June is Scleroderma Awareness Month

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month

WHAT IS SCLERODERMA? Scleroderma is a chronic, often progressive, autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own body. Scleroderma means “hard skin.” It can cause a thickening and tightening of the skin. In some cases, it causes serious damage to internal organs including the l

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Hellllllooooooo Monday!

Monday came earlier than I expected if you know what I mean. :) I Wasn't ready for the morning as the sun peaked in my window. I wanted to curl up under my covers and pretend I had "just one more hour". But I know I would be asking for just one more hour of rest all day. For me, there is never enoug

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Get Well Gifts from The ButYouDontLookSick.com Store

Looking for a unique get well gift? Have you made a rule to not let Lupus get you down? How about a Tee shirt that reads ‘I am Stronger than Lupus!’? Looking for the right thing to say to those who tell you that you are always tired? We think a T-shirt that says ‘I am Too Tired To Argue With Y

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Spoonie question of the day: Have you ever been mistreated, or made to feel uncomfortable because your disease or disability was invisible or not obvious?

How did you handle it? Did you choose to keep quiet and ignore it? Did you speak to that person or ask to speak to a manager? If you wrote a letter or said something- please share here in the comments section some of your wording. Many people can't find the right words, but maybe if we all share

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February #GoRed for Woman Director’s Cut of “Just a Little Heart Attack” Video with Elizabeth Banks

So, it is almost the end of February, and I think I am the last person to see this video/ commercial! I wish more awareness compaigns were this memorable. Everyone has been telling me to check out this video by the American Heart Association, Go Red for Woman. It is funny because it is true, which i

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January is National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month

January is the perfect time to honor the people who help others through the simple act of giving blood.  If you can't give blood due to medical reasons, you can use this time to encourage friends and family to donate, or even help at a local blood drive. Since 1970, January has been known as Nat

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Support I’m a Spoonie! add a #spoonie twibbon to your avatar/ profile now! – OVER 10,000 people have – join us!

Do you have a profile picture, icon, or "avatar" that you use on facebook or twitter, etc. Support I'm a Spoonie! add a #spoonie twibbon to your avatar now! People have seen others on facebook and twitter with the spoon on their pics and it is SO easy to do! So many have asked me how! Join over 10,0

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November Is National Diabetes Month - Know The Warning Signs

November Is National Diabetes Month – Know The Warning Signs

 There are two main types of Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.  Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form with millions of Americans diagnosed, and many more are unaware they are at high risk. In type 2 Diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insuli

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National Chocolate Day! Get Your Sweet Tooth On!

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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Win 1 year supply of French Meadows Bakery Organic, Gluten Free products

For our Gluten Free readers, or even those who aren't but always wanted to try, To celebrate the bountiful fall harvest, and the delicious dishes created from it, our friends at French Meadow Bakery is offering one lucky winner the chance to receive a one-year supply of organic, Gluten-Free goodi

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