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September 20, 2018September 17, 2018

Using the Muppet Theory to Explain Anxious Episodes

Columns, PHighting Words - a Column by Mike Naple

Are you a Grover or a Bert? A Cookie Monster or a Kermit the Frog? You’re probably wondering what Muppets have to do with my journey living with PH. ... Read more

September 14, 2018September 12, 2018

I Go Through Stages of Grief When Thinking About Pregnancy

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“What is wrong with me? Why does this still hurt so much?” I asked myself this as tears flowed down my face while looking at a friend’s maternity photo ... Read more

September 7, 2018September 7, 2018

My Version of ‘Living in the Moment’

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Live in the moment.” This saying is such a cliché in the chronic illness realm, yet I force myself to reply with some version of this daily when I ... Read more

August 31, 2018September 4, 2018

PH Medications Add to My Symptoms

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

A large part of pulmonary hypertension management is taking the necessary medications to help ease symptoms and delay progression. Because pulmonary hypertension impacts more than just the lungs, many with this ... Read more

August 29, 2018August 28, 2018

Lessons on Persistence from the Desert

Columns, Life After PH – A Column By Kathleen Sheffer

I love the desert. No, this is not a timely column post about Burning Man. Sorry to disappoint. I’ve really only been to the desert twice. The general inconvenience ... Read more

August 24, 2018August 22, 2018

With PH, It’s Important to Focus on What You Can Do, Not What You Can’t

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Auntie B, come catch me!” My nephew yelled this, already off to a quick head start. Luckily, my sister was there to chase after him and take my place. ... Read more

August 22, 2018August 21, 2018

The Transplant Games of America Gave Me Hope for My Future

Columns, Life After PH – A Column By Kathleen Sheffer

Attending the Transplant Games of America in Salt Lake City earlier this month was the best gift I’ve ever given myself. As discussed in previous posts, I have met many ... Read more

August 17, 2018August 22, 2018

My 6 Top Struggles with Managing Multiple Chronic Illnesses

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Growing up with more than one genetic condition, I never gave much thought to the long-term effects they would have on my body. It wasn’t until I became an ... Read more

August 10, 2018August 14, 2018

The Many Ways that Pain Affects My Physical and Mental Health

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

*** “Pain comes in all forms. The small twinge, a bit of soreness, the random pain. The normal pains we live with every day. Then there’s the kind of ... Read more

August 8, 2018August 6, 2018

Grief and Gratitude at the Transplant Games

Columns, Life After PH – A Column By Kathleen Sheffer

I don’t know how to begin to explain the experience of being at the Donate Life Transplant Games of America. It’s been all I’d dreamed of, and so, so ... Read more

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