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...
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.
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.
heatherfoisyOct 10, 20203 minChronic Illness Research, Have Your Voice Heard Chronic Illness Research for Patients who want to have their voice heard.
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
heatherfoisyMay 27, 20204 minTips to Help You Get A Sjogren's Diagnosis, and Relief Tips in the IntermIf you are struggling to get a Sjögren’s diagnosis, read this article to get some tips on what might help you get a diagnosis.
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.
heatherfoisyDec 12, 20194 minMy Story: Just Keep Swimming, Chronic Illness and a Family OutingRead my story if you want to hear about my experience with a simple family outing when dealing with disability and illness.
heatherfoisyDec 10, 20192 minMy Story: Stop Asking Me "Are you Having Another Baby?"When you have an autoimmune or invisible illness choosing to have children is a difficult decision. It is rude and intrusive to ask people
heatherfoisyDec 6, 20192 min7 Facts About Sjogren's That Everyone Needs To KnowDo you have Sjögren’s? Are you trying to help family and friends understand your illness? 7 facts about Sjögren’s that everyone needs to
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