How Dangerous Can a Jugular Bulb Diverticulum Ever Be?
Has a head scan revealed you have a jugular bulb diverticulum? […]
Does Rotator Cuff Arthroscopy Always Restore Full Function?
How effective is rotator cuff arthroscopy for restoring full function of the shoulder? […]
I Felt Fraudulent Identifying As Neurotypical Before My ASD Diagnosis
I thought I was neurotypical, but this just didn’t feel right. […]
My Neurotypical Sister Scored 4 on the Autism Quotient Test
I didn’t think anyone could be so “normal” as to score a 4 on the autism spectrum quotient test. […]
More Autistic People than You Think Have Good Eye Contact
How come my autism came with good eye contact? Am I an anomaly among the autistic community? […]
Walking Backwards on a Treadmill While Leaning into the Bar
People think they get a novel workout by walking backwards on a treadmill while leaning their back into the front bar! This is worthless and here’s why. […]
WHY Do Younger Adults Have Total Knee Replacement?
Total knee replacement isn’t just for “old” people, in that sometimes, the patient is middle age or even younger. […]
What to Expect from TKR Recovery if You’re 300 Pounds
Though weight loss is encouraged prior to a total knee replacement, there are surgeons who’ll operate on someone who’s 300 pounds. […]
Meniscus Tear + Morbid Obesity: Why a Surgeon Won’t Operate
To the morbidly obese patient who hears, “You first need to lose a lot of weight before we can fix your meniscus tear,” this is a crushing blow. […]
Can Arthritis in the Knee Cause Pain in the Whole Leg?
Can osteoarthritis of the knee cause pain in the entire leg from hip to ankle? […]
HOW Do Pull-ups Cause Golfer’s Elbow? And How to Cure
I developed inner elbow pain while doing pull-ups using a bar wedged in a door frame. […]
Autistic Women Explain How They Felt About Their Diagnosis
Six autistic women express how they immediately felt upon getting their late Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. […]
Autistic People Who’ve Monetized Their Special Interests
It’s so wonderful and outright cool when an autistic person has figured out a way to make money off of a special interest (aka obsession or hyperfixation)! […]
Bodybuilding Guidelines for Painful Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Are you a bodybuilder or muscle building enthusiast who also has painful carpal tunnel syndrome? […]
Can Long Femurs Lead to Knee Problems?
Long femurs are the bane of anyone who’s working on their back squat form. […]
Can Forearm Workouts Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Forearm workouts involve a lot of tension in the wrist area, which is where carpal tunnel syndrome occurs. […]
The Definition of Success by an Autistic Woman
This universal definition of success applies to any person no matter what their background, education, circumstance or any other variable. It’s ingenious! […]
How NOT to Prepare for an Adult Autism Assessment
An autistic woman explains what you should NOT do when it comes to preparing for an autism assessment. […]
I’m Autistic but High Functioning Compared to Neurotypicals
The problem with the functioning label of “high” in autism is that it implies high functioning relative only to a disabled population. […]
Is Dry Skin Above the Eyelids Part of Sjogren’s Syndrome?
How would the dry skin differ in appearance when compared to typical dry skin from a dry climate? […]
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Cause Excessive Sinus Mucus?
Are you troubled by excess sinus mucus that just won’t go away? […]
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Cause a Metal Taste in the Mouth?
Many conditions can cause a metal taste in the mouth, but is Sjogren’s syndrome one of them? […]
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Affect the Esophagus and Cause Heartburn?
Have you been diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome and now find yourself having a heartburn sensation in your chest? […]
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Cause Toenails to Fall off?
Can Sjogren’s syndrome cause one’s toenails to fall off? […]
Can Sjogren’s Syndrome Cause Chest Pain?
New-onset chest pain, especially in older individuals, can be quite worrisome. […]
Red Hair, Fair Skin: How to Protect from Melanoma Skin Cancer
If you have red hair, fair skin and especially many moles, you’re at higher risk for melanoma, which has a very poor prognosis if not caught early. […]
Has Your Big Toenail Stopped Growing and Hurts?
Here are the causes and solutions to a big toenail that has stopped growing and is painful or sore. […]
Can Cancer Cause the Inside of Your Nose to Itch?
Has the inside of your nose been itching lately and you can’t help wonder if this can be cancer such as a melanoma, since melanoma can grow in areas that aren’t exposed to sunlight? [...]
Upscale Retirement Communities Need to Be Autism Friendly
Will an autism friendly senior living complex ever exist? The typical upscale retirement community environment is hypersocial! I find it unsettling. No matter how well I take care of my body, I’ll one day be [...]
Hearing Health Concerns vs. Autism Spectrum Disorder
If you use earplugs or noise cancelling headphones in loud areas but are also autistic, is this “noise sensitivity” or smartness about hearing health? […]
Should You Check for Melanoma if You Have Only a Few Moles?
Do you have only a few moles and are wondering if it’s worth it to check every month for signs of melanoma? […]
Should Burned Moles from Laser Hair Removal Be Removed?
You just discovered some of your moles have been burned from recent laser hair removal. […]
Can a Mole Burnt from Laser Hair Removal Become Melanoma?
Did a mole recently get burnt – dark scabbing or crust on it – after undergoing laser hair removal? […]
Neurotypicals Say Rude Things to Parents of Autistic Children
And the neurotypicals think AUTISTIC people are the ones who are blunt and rude? […]
Why Do Neurotypicals Talk to Autistics Like We’re Children?
Can neurotypicals explain why they talk to autistic people in a condescending way like they’re children or puppies? […]
5 Ways to Enforce an Autistic Child’s Rights in a Neurotypical World
Here are five ways parents can enforce the rights of their autistic or neurodivergent child’s rights in a world that isn’t quite ready to embrace them. […]
Autistic Traits that Neurotypicals Sometimes & Never Have
There are some autistic traits that neurotypicals may exhibit, while there are others that neurotypicals will never have. […]
Autism Friendly Hair Salon in Denver Run by Autistic Stylist
Demi Rivera is an autistic licensed cosmetologist who runs a Denver hair salon that accommodates autistic children and adults, as well as those with ADHD, sensory processing disorder or other needs. […]
Does Punching a Heavy Bag Count As Aerobic Exercise?
I couldn’t believe when a woman in the locker room said that hitting a heavy bag doesn’t count as cardio exercise. […]
How to Do Biceps Curls with Weight Plates
No dumbbells, barbells or cable machines for this routine! […]
