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MSing the Mark: Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Mimicking Multiple Sclerosis

Dec 4, 2024

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Kristina Kelly

in ehlers danlos, multiple sclerosis

Note: I am not a medical provider. Opinions in this article are based on my own research and personal experiences. Mission: Diagnosis After a particularly bad virus the month prior, I awoke to pins and needles in my hands and feet in April of 2019. The sensation was so intense that my feet felt numb…
Navigating Chronic Illness with a Patient Advocate

Dec 3, 2024

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by

Kristina Kelly

in General, Patient Advocate

So, you’re chronically ill. Your body’s throwing curveballs, the doctor’s office is practically a second home, and your insurance company treats you like that kid who keeps raising their hand, but never gets called on. Sound familiar? Yeah, I’ve been there. It’s exhausting. That’s where an independent patient advocate comes in, your trusty sidekick in…