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health1 year ago•3 min saved

"From Laziness to Diagnosis: My Journey with Debilitating Exhaustion"

Alyssa Davis, a 26-year-old from North Carolina, struggled with debilitating exhaustion for years, only to be dismissed by doctors as lazy and advised to drink coffee. In 2017, she was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia, a narcolepsy-like condition causing excessive sleepiness. Now in the process of obtaining approval for the first FDA-approved medication for the condition, Davis hopes for a better quality of life after years of misdiagnosis and struggle.

via Daily Mail|

#diagnosis-struggle #health #idiopathic-hypersomnia

health2 years ago•7 min saved

Life-Changing Words: Bowel Cancer's Silent Symptoms Unveiled

A 33-year-old man shares his experience of being diagnosed with bowel cancer, challenging the misconception that it only affects older people. After experiencing changes in his bowel habits and blood in his stool, he sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor. He underwent a six-week course of daily radiotherapy and oral chemotherapy, followed by surgery and eight rounds of chemotherapy. Despite setbacks and an infection after surgery, he ultimately beat cancer. He emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about bowel cancer in people of all ages and encourages regular check-ups and awareness of symptoms.

via Metro.co.uk|

#bowel-cancer #cancer-awareness #health