Worth the PHight – a Column by Jen Cueva

September 20, 2019September 18, 2019

Coexisting Conditions Make Managing PH Even More Challenging

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Managing pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be exhausting. Adding coexisting conditions makes it even more challenging. Like me, many people struggle to manage multiple illnesses. In addition to PH, I ... Read more

September 13, 2019September 11, 2019

Natural Disaster Preparedness Tips for PH Patients

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The number of devastating natural disasters has increased significantly in the past several years. These billion-dollar disasters strike some states repeatedly. Therefore, residents in those areas realize the importance ... Read more

September 6, 2019September 11, 2019

I’m Struggling with the Misconceptions of PH

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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complicated disease. I am the first to admit that. I live in the mountains and the valleys of PH life daily, and often I am ... Read more

August 30, 2019September 4, 2019

Planning Happy Moments Amid the PH Storms

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Surviving day in and day out with a life-threatening illness like pulmonary hypertension (PH), well, simply sucks. My struggles with numerous symptoms and medication side effects weigh me down and rapidly ... Read more

August 23, 2019August 27, 2019

This ‘Advocacy August,’ Let’s Educate Our Elected Officials About PH

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“Advocacy August” is here. Because pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare disease and has no cure, it is necessary that we promote awareness among those who can make a ... Read more

August 16, 2019August 14, 2019

Looking Back at My PH Journey and Finding Hope in the Hard Places

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My schedule was hectic this week. I had several days of bloodwork and doctors’ appointments scheduled. The heat here in Texas with its suffocating humidity is not ideal weather ... Read more

August 9, 2019August 22, 2019

Why I Am a ‘Million Dollar Baby’

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“Good morning, Mrs. Cueva,” said the young lady on the phone. During our call, she informed me of a change in my medication coverage that would take effect in ... Read more

August 2, 2019July 31, 2019

Accessibility Issues Didn’t Spoil My Canoe Trip Adventure

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Since my previous column was heart-wrenching and vulnerable, I decided to make this one fun. At the end of April, my husband smashed his first MS 150 ride. He ... Read more

July 26, 2019July 24, 2019

Survivor’s Guilt Is Inevitable in Life with PH

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Survivor’s guilt is something that I’ve struggled with over the past 14 years. Living with the rare and life-threatening disease that is PH, I continuously lose people I care ... Read more

July 19, 2019August 8, 2019

Here Are My Tips for Managing Your Summer Road Trip

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Summer is here, and perhaps a road trip is in your plans for the season. I’ve always looked forward to this time of year. However, living with pulmonary hypertension ... Read more

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