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October 16, 2019October 14, 2019

Filling the Work Void Created by My Sarcoidosis Diagnosis

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

I miss many things about life before my sarcoidosis diagnosis. On that list are good health, get-togethers with family and friends, and trips. The ability to work a full-time ... Read more

October 15, 2019October 11, 2019

Are You Missing Out on Ways to Cut Healthcare Costs?

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

At this time of year, a window opens for millions of people to find savings on their healthcare costs. Medicare’s annual open enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 ... Read more

October 9, 2019October 4, 2019

Nature Has Benefits That Help Me to Manage My Chronic Illness

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

The other day, I took a 20-minute drive to a local lake. During the summer season, the location is crowded and busy, but after Labor Day, it’s quiet and ... Read more

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019

My Brother’s Move Home Has Lightened My Sarcoidosis Burden

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

I don’t cry often. So, one morning recently, as I stared out of the window at breakfast, I was surprised when tears started streaming down my face. I had ... Read more

October 2, 2019September 27, 2019

Is There a Link Between Chronic Illness and PTSD?

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is getting more coverage in the news. I’ve often wondered if I have PTSD since I started experiencing symptoms after I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis. ... Read more

October 1, 2019September 27, 2019

Agony: A Symphony of Aches

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

Pain throws down the gauntlet the moment I wake up in the morning. As I’m lying in bed, taking stock of my symphony of aches, pain sends its troops ... Read more

September 27, 2019September 25, 2019

Take Healthy, Preventive Measures to Live Better with Sarcoidosis

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

Every day that I live with sarcoidosis is full of adventure. Some of those adventures are appointments with various doctors. My two main appointments are checkups with my pulmonologist ... Read more

September 25, 2019September 19, 2019

Could Boosting Your Immune System Help with Sarcoidosis?

Columns, Life Altered - a Column by Kate Spencer

Cold and flu season is quickly approaching. I find this time of year especially challenging now that I’ve been diagnosed with sarcoidosis. I can’t escape the changing weather and ... Read more

September 24, 2019September 19, 2019

My Playbook for Battling Through Setbacks

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

If the proverb “misery loves company” holds true, my brother, Antony, and I will be inseparable this NFL season. On Sept. 15, we watched the quarterbacks of our favorite ... Read more

September 20, 2019September 18, 2019

Lifestyle and Nutritional Changes May Help You Live with Sarcoidosis

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

So … this has been a very “eventful” weekend! Early Sunday morning, I awoke because I was uncomfortable. I couldn’t sleep and was finding it hard to find a ... Read more