Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Day
October 31, 2009 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Interstitial cystitis, also called painful bladder syndrome, is a painful condition that affects more women than men. (Company’s calling – living with the pain of interstitial cystitis). Some people with IC have only mild symptoms (pressure or tenderness) but others have severe or intense pain in the bladder and pelvic area. It can be particularly painful when the bladder is full and during sexual activity.
October 31 has been designated as an awareness day for IC because so much isn’t known about it. The hope is that this will help women (and men) who may have this problem may recognize themselves …read more
Part 2: Ectopic pregnancy: a visitor shares her story
July 18, 2008 by Marijke Durning, RN
Filed under Women's Health
Yesterday, I posted part 1 of a piece called Ectopic pregnancy: A visitor shares her story. Here is the second part of the story:
Two days after receiving a second injection of methotrexate, horrible pain struck me around 10pm and left me paralyzed. I was unable to move anything but my arms. It took several tries and every ounce of strength in me to yell for my husband’s help. I was having cold sweats, feeling light headed and unable to stand up straight.
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