heatherfoisyDec 13, 20213 minThe 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...
heatherfoisyMay 31, 20214 minThe 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,...
heatherfoisyApr 10, 20215 min10 Things I Wish I Knew On My Road to Diagnosis with Sjogren’s and LupusThis is the third article of the Learning about Rheumatic Autoimmune Diseases series. This post shares a little bit about my story with...
heatherfoisyFeb 16, 20215 minReading 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
heatherfoisyJan 21, 20214 minMy Story: A Positive Spin Into 2021Happy (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...
heatherfoisyDec 14, 20204 minDisability 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.
heatherfoisyNov 12, 20203 minMy 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.
heatherfoisyNov 5, 20203 min7 Tips on How to Manage Dry Mouth with Sjogren'sSjogren'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
heatherfoisyOct 22, 20202 minThe Mighty - A Positive Social Support SiteThe Mighty is a online support system that helps individuals dealing with any and all sorts of chronic illness.
heatherfoisySep 18, 20203 minWellness Warrior: Jeremy VoltzJeremy 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.
heatherfoisyJul 14, 20202 minLearn 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.
heatherfoisyJul 8, 20203 minMy Story: Neuropathy and StairsRead my story about how peripheral neuropathy changed my ability to catch a grip. Spoiler alert: I took a hard/fast tumble down the stairs.
heatherfoisyJun 23, 20204 minMy Story With Prednisone and BenlystaRead my story with long term use prednisone. Prednisone is a medication that is not safe to stop immediately.
heatherfoisyJun 15, 20207 minMy Story: Reflections of the COVID-19 Pandemic From a Mother with a DisabilityThe Calgary Glenbow Museum asked Calgarians to write a letter explaining their experiences with the spring shutdown on the COVID-19 pandemic
heatherfoisyJun 1, 20203 minTop 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.
heatherfoisyFeb 8, 20204 minMy 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.
heatherfoisyJan 15, 20202 min6 Tips for Sinus Pain Relief With Sjogren'sSjogren'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.
heatherfoisyJan 9, 20204 min7 Tips On How To Get A Sjogren's DiagnosisHere is all the info you need to help prepare for your first rheumatologist appointment.
heatherfoisyNov 18, 20194 minWelcome To Phoenix Soul BlogWelcome to my blog. This is a place where you can learn about Sjögren’s, Lupus and other rheumatic autoimmune diseases. You can also learn