How My Autistic Special Interests Show in My Artwork
I’m a prolific illustrator and never knew that my autism – which would not even be diagnosed until many years later – influenced my artwork in college. So there I was, in college art class, [...]
Sometimes Feel Cold Even Though Your Thyroid is Normal?
Do you feel a periodic chill that lasts a while but your thyroid’s normal and the temperature in your home is 73 or 74? Chills can be a sign of lymphoma. […]
Women’s Belly Gets Bigger with Age but Legs, Arms Stay Thin
Why might a woman’s middle increase with age but her legs and arms stay thin? What can thin younger women do to prevent this imbalance down the road? […]
What Is a Discrete Nodule?
Can’t find a simple definition of “discrete nodule”? Here, a physician explains precisely what a discrete nodule is. […]
10 Autistic Traits that Are Mistaken for High Intelligence
They ARE intelligent, but people have no idea these traits are also driven by autism. This can lead to a delayed autism assessment. […]
Medical Professionals Turn to the Metaverse to Combat Burnout
Burnout among medical professionals and other frontline workers is an epidemic in and of itself. […]
All My Life I Saw Autism in Others but Not in Myself
It’s so bizarre how I’d always identify someone ELSE as being autistic, while having no idea that one day I myself would be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
Five Superpowers of Those Living with EDS
With Ehlers-Danlos syndromes comes five superpowers. […]
One Baby’s Fight with Hyperinsulinism
My brother’s fight with hyperinsulinism seemed like it lasted forever. It started when he was just six months old, which that in itself is very rare, but I will get into that later. [...]
Do Your Legs Feel Like Worms Are Squirming Inside Them?
Shannyn McCauley explains why her legs feel like worms are inside trying to get out, and the treatment she finally discovered that has dramatic results. […]
Diagnosed with Autism in Middle Age? 10 Things to Know
Anyone diagnosed with autism in middle age very likely saw this coming, since the assessment is usually preceded by much reflection and research. […]
Is Middle Age too Late to Seek an Autism Diagnosis?
Are you middle age and wondering if you could be autistic? Are you thinking that middle age is just too old to pursue an assessment for ASD? […]
Addison’s Disease: Do You Have Unexplained Serious Symptoms?
Addison’s disease can be fatal and also go misdiagnosed for many months. The symptoms are quite varied and can mimic other conditions. […]
One Woman’s Life with Keratoconus: a Cornea Disease
The most striking thing about keratoconus and the apparently other congenital eye diseases that greeted me upon, or relatively shortly thereafter, my birth (i.e., amblyopia, alternating vision), is that I’ve never known what it is [...]
A Caregiver’s Four Lessons on Rare Disease
According to the National Institutes for Health, 25-30 million people in the U.S. are affected by an estimated 7,000 rare diseases. Many of those diseases are serious or life-threatening. That’s nearly the same number of [...]
Is Exercising Three Times a Day Overtraining or Obsessive?
How can you tell when exercising three times a day is harmful? Working out three times daily doesn’t necessarily mean an obsession or unhealthy fixation. […]
10 Gym Mistakes by Plus Size Women Wanting to Lose Weight
Here are 10 common workout mistakes that overweight women wanting to lose weight often make. […]
A Woman Diagnosed Autistic in Middle Age: My 10 Superpowers
Yes, autism DOES come with superpowers. I can’t split the Red Sea, but I have exceptional abilities that are clearly the result of an autistic brain. […]
10 Immune Boosting Tips and Tricks for Postmenopausal Women
Postmenopausal women need to incorporate these 10 immune boosting practices if they want to live their healthiest, longest life. […]
“Pimple” on Teen Girl’s Chin Diagnosed As Rare Cancer Called Rhabdomyosarcoma
One day you are a regular mom and the next day you are a cancer mom. It happens in an instant. It doesn’t matter if bottle fed or breast fed or if your child ate [...]
Five Tips for Choosing a Cane for Multiple Sclerosis
A board certified neurologist with a specialty in multiple sclerosis explains five tips for selecting a cane if you have MS. […]
Does MS Cause Tremoring Fingers from Keyboard Use?
After doing a lot of typing or other heavy keyboard use, do your fingers tremor? Would multiple sclerosis make your fingers tremble after using them? […]
Is There a Link Between MS and Migraine Headache?
Do migraines increase the risk of multiple sclerosis or, might MS raise the risk of developing migraines? […]
MS Fatigue vs. Heart Disease Fatigue: Telling the Difference
Is there an overlap of symptoms of fatigue from multiple sclerosis vs. heart disease? Can you tell the difference between MS and heart disease fatigue? […]
Can Multiple Sclerosis Cause a Cramp in the Big Toe?
A big toe cramp without a known cause can be unnerving if it’s bad enough. A common cause is a benign muscle spasm. But what about multiple sclerosis? […]
Can Multiple Sclerosis Make Your Butt Tingle?
Do you have an annoying tingling in your butt and are wondering if this means early multiple sclerosis? […]
Why Are So Many Adults Getting Diagnosed with Autism?
Is autism the latest “fad diagnosis” or is there validity to why so many adults these days are getting an autism diagnosis? What’s really going on here? […]
If Housework Is Taxing Does this Mean You’re Out of Shape?
You may think housework’s a great workout because it fatigues you, but have you considered that housework wipes you out because you’re out of shape? […]
Can Smelling Your Hair All the Time Mean You’re Autistic?
Not just an occasional sniff, but do you frequently and intensely smell your hair because this brings immense joy? […]
Does Washing Dishes for a Living Replace Exercise?
Do you wash dishes full-time and wonder if this means you don’t need to exercise in the traditional way, such as aerobics or weight training? […]
Does Lifting Patients As a Nurse Count As Strength Training?
Don’t think for a second that the lifting you do on the job as a nurse replaces a structured strength training regimen. […]
Are People Who Suspect They’re Autistic Usually Right?
By the time a person decides they’re ready for an autism assessment, what’s the likelihood they’ll get the diagnosis? […]
Why I Never Masked Much Even Though I’m Autistic
Not all autistic women have perfected the art of masking. Masking isn’t for every autistic person. There are other coping mechanisms. […]
Can Heart Disease from Sleep Apnea Be Reversed with CPAP?
Untreated sleep apnea can lead to heart disease. If one starts CPAP therapy, might this reverse the heart disease? OSA endangers the heart. […]
Can Untreated Sleep Apnea Cause a Daytime Rapid Pulse?
Is your resting heart rate fast but you can’t figure out why? You might be wondering if a fast pulse might be caused by untreated sleep apnea. […]
How Long Can You Live With Untreated Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is one of the most underdiagnosed conditions, yet it can cause so much damage if untreated. How does this impact life expectancy? […]
Why a Fit Athlete Can Get Clogged Arteries: Sleep Apnea
No, sleep apnea does NOT affect only obese people. Lean fitness enthusiasts can have OSA which can go undetected and lead to coronary artery disease. […]
As an Autistic I Love the Phrase “On the Spectrum”
Diagnosed Autistic in middle-age, I very much embrace the phrase, “I’m on the Spectrum.” I think it’s cool. But not every autistic person feels the same way. […]
Managing Eye Contact when Passing Strangers on the Street
Don’t know what to do with your eyes as a stranger walks your way on a sidewalk? Here are simple solutions; no need to keep wondering anymore. […]
My Autistic Resting Bitch Face Is NONE of Your Business
As an autistic woman I don’t owe a stranger a neurotypical face. By the same token, an NT woman with a serious face doesn’t owe strangers a smile, either. […]
