Miss Understood: ‘Starving’ People with Disability Cases
As pain sufferers we often deal with scrutiny, difficulty getting our pain medications, and finding the right doctor who really listens to us. And for…
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Miss Understood: The Husbands Club
As a married woman, the first thing I do is introduce my husband to people when we're at functions or gatherings, and vice versa. At…
Miss Understood: Beyond Frustrated
Chronic pain patients are faced with challenges on a daily basis. One person’s suffering is no more important than others and everyone’s pain is different.…
Miss Understood: Fibromyalgia and Loss of Physical Contact
Growing up I was always a very affectionate person. I often relied on a good old fashioned hug when I was feeling down and out.…
Miss Understood: Waiting for a Miracle
The other day I rented the movie "The Fault in Our Stars." For those of you who haven't seen it, it's about a terminally ill…
Miss Understood: Running Out of Options
I've learned with my conditions that the number of medications or treatments available to slow down the damage from my auto immune diseases is limited.…
Miss Understood: Denied Disability
In May of 2013 I was placed on permanent disability by my rheumatologist at USC. He informed me that my best bet would be to…
Miss Understood: Acceptance
Whenever a person is faced with life-changing news, especially the negative kind, coming to terms with that reality becomes challenging. I still remember the day…