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    The Best Products For Keeping A Spoonie Warm (Part 1)
    heatherfoisy
    • Dec 13, 2021
    • 3 min

    The Best Products For Keeping A Spoonie Warm (Part 1)

    Today we are going to review some of our best products that I recommend to individuals with rheumatic autoimmune diseases or chronic pain...
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    The Best Products For Headache Disorders (Migraine, Tension, NDPH)
    heatherfoisy
    • May 31, 2021
    • 4 min

    The Best Products For Headache Disorders (Migraine, Tension, NDPH)

    Today I am very excited to share the list of best products for headache disorders. This includes migraine headaches, tension headaches,...
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    10 Things I Wish I Knew On My Road to Diagnosis with Sjogren’s and Lupus
    heatherfoisy
    • Apr 10, 2021
    • 5 min

    10 Things I Wish I Knew On My Road to Diagnosis with Sjogren’s and Lupus

    This is the third article of the Learning about Rheumatic Autoimmune Diseases series. This post shares a little bit about my story with...
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    Reading List January 2021
    heatherfoisy
    • Feb 16, 2021
    • 5 min

    Reading List January 2021

    If you have Sjogren's, Lupus, or any other rheumatic disease, it's worth skimming through this list to see if any of it may help you in your
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    My Story: A Positive Spin Into 2021
    heatherfoisy
    • Jan 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    My Story: A Positive Spin Into 2021

    Happy (belated) New Year! I’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to the blog. I had intentions to be back two weeks ago. But my...
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    Disability Is Not A Vacation. We Need Allies.
    heatherfoisy
    • Dec 14, 2020
    • 4 min

    Disability Is Not A Vacation. We Need Allies.

    The last thing a person with any kind of disability needs is to be told what we can and can't do with a body that is working against them.
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    My Story: Headaches and Treatments That Have Helped
    heatherfoisy
    • Nov 12, 2020
    • 3 min

    My Story: Headaches and Treatments That Have Helped

    I've been told I have migraine headaches, tension headaches, TMJ headaches, new daily persistent headaches, and Lupus headaches.
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    7 Tips on How to Manage Dry Mouth with Sjogren's
    heatherfoisy
    • Nov 5, 2020
    • 3 min

    7 Tips on How to Manage Dry Mouth with Sjogren's

    Sjogren's is a complex, systemic disease, which means is can attack any part of the body. Sjogren's attacks the moisture glands in the body
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    The Mighty - A Positive Social Support Site
    heatherfoisy
    • Oct 22, 2020
    • 2 min

    The Mighty - A Positive Social Support Site

    The Mighty is a online support system that helps individuals dealing with any and all sorts of chronic illness.
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    Wellness Warrior: Jeremy Voltz
    heatherfoisy
    • Sep 18, 2020
    • 3 min

    Wellness Warrior: Jeremy Voltz

    Jeremy Voltz is an amazing singer songwriter who’s song ‘One Day at a Time’ went viral online. The perfect song for those with chronic pain.
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    Learn About Disease Progression (Sjogren's & Lupus)
    heatherfoisy
    • Jul 14, 2020
    • 2 min

    Learn About Disease Progression (Sjogren's & Lupus)

    This article outlines how a Sjögren’s and/or Lupus patient can work with their medical team to manage and monitor disease progression.
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    My Story: Neuropathy and Stairs
    heatherfoisy
    • Jul 8, 2020
    • 3 min

    My Story: Neuropathy and Stairs

    Read my story about how peripheral neuropathy changed my ability to catch a grip. Spoiler alert: I took a hard/fast tumble down the stairs.
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    My Story With Prednisone and Benlysta
    heatherfoisy
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 4 min

    My Story With Prednisone and Benlysta

    Read my story with long term use prednisone. Prednisone is a medication that is not safe to stop immediately.
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    My Story: Reflections of the COVID-19 Pandemic From a Mother with a Disability
    heatherfoisy
    • Jun 15, 2020
    • 7 min

    My Story: Reflections of the COVID-19 Pandemic From a Mother with a Disability

    The Calgary Glenbow Museum asked Calgarians to write a letter explaining their experiences with the spring shutdown on the COVID-19 pandemic
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    Top Tips To Heal Dry Cracked Heals (Especially for Sjogren's Patients)
    heatherfoisy
    • Jun 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    Top Tips To Heal Dry Cracked Heals (Especially for Sjogren's Patients)

    If you suffer from dry cracking heels as a result of Sjögren’s, read here about the top tips to help you manage it and start feeling better.
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    My Story: Headaches as of Jan/Feb 2020
    heatherfoisy
    • Feb 8, 2020
    • 4 min

    My Story: Headaches as of Jan/Feb 2020

    Chronic headaches can be completely debilitating. Follow along as I share my story with New Daily Persistent Headache Disorder.
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    6 Tips for Sinus Pain Relief With Sjogren's
    heatherfoisy
    • Jan 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    6 Tips for Sinus Pain Relief With Sjogren's

    Sjogren's Disease can cause intense pressure in the sinus region due to the fact that the body doesn't produce the mucus to drain the fluid.
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    7 Tips On How To Get A Sjogren's Diagnosis
    heatherfoisy
    • Jan 9, 2020
    • 4 min

    7 Tips On How To Get A Sjogren's Diagnosis

    Here is all the info you need to help prepare for your first rheumatologist appointment.
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    heatherfoisy
    • Nov 18, 2019
    • 4 min

    Welcome To Phoenix Soul Blog

    Welcome to my blog. This is a place where you can learn about Sjögren’s, Lupus and other rheumatic autoimmune diseases. You can also learn
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