Tag: chronic illness

Autism and Medical Access

This post brought to you by last week’s news of the possible closure of a local health clinic, one that focuses on serving patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Also by the recovery of a blood patch procedure that I never want to experience again. One of the things that doesn't seem to be talked … Continue reading Autism and Medical Access →

Dysautonomia Awareness Month!

Update: since this post, I have been to Vanderbilt's Autonomic Dysfunction Clinic! Not surprisingly, I was diagnosed with Hyperadrenergic Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.   Make noise for turquoise!Actually, maybe not too much noise. I'm in a bit of a quiet mood today. Dysautonomia: an umbrella term for medical conditions that cause a malfunction in the … Continue reading Dysautonomia Awareness Month! →