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Lung cancer diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

Lung cancer

Lung cancer diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

5 Jun 2020

Lung cancer, also known as bronchogenic carcinoma, is a disease affecting the cells of the bronchi.

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COVID-19 & Biologics: Patients Share their Experience

Autoimmune Diseases with biologic therapy

COVID-19 & Biologics: Patients Share their Experience

4 Jun 2020 • 3 comments

721 patients responded to our survey 721 patients undergoing biotherapy in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States participated in our survey conducted from April 2nd...

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Intimacy with a chronic illness

Intimacy with a chronic illness

2 Jun 2020 • 1 comment

When chronic illness strikes, every aspect of daily life is turned upside down. Sex life is not left untouched, in fact it is quite the contrary!Sexual dysfunctionThe dysfunction may have an organic...

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Living with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder

Living with Bipolar Disorder

28 May 2020

What is the difference between "normal" mood changes and bipolar disorder?  According to Dr. David Gourion, a psychiatrist, "normal" mood changes will not have a functional impact on a person's...

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End-of-Lockdown Anxiety

End-of-Lockdown Anxiety

26 May 2020 • 10 comments

According to the Office for National Statistics, almost three-quarters (72%) of adults in Great Britain are concerned about the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on their life and...

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Coronavirus: "They Had to Put Me in a Coma"

Coronavirus: "They Had to Put Me in a Coma"

20 May 2020 • 7 comments

Hello Zazou77, you wanted to share your story following an infection with COVID-19, can you tell us when you thought you were infected with the virus? What were your first symptoms? At first, I...

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Parkinson's and COVID-19: Daily Life in Lockdown

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's and COVID-19: Daily Life in Lockdown

19 May 2020

How are you and how have you been experiencing the lockdown? I am the delegate of the Bas-Rhin region for France Parkinson and therefore I have been very busy! France Parkinson has set up a special...

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End of the COVID-19 Lockdown: How to Carry On with the Coronavirus?

End of the COVID-19 Lockdown: How to Carry On with the Coronavirus?

15 May 2020 • 2 comments

The virus What are the possible symptoms? The list of possible ailments has been growing since March. The most common symptoms are: headache, fever over 38.1°C, runny nose, cough, sore throat,...

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Fibromyalgia and the COVID-19 Lockdown: Feeling Alone with Illness

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and the COVID-19 Lockdown: Feeling Alone with Illness

14 May 2020 • 2 comments

How long have you had fibromyalgia? How do your "attacks" manifest themselves? It was officially diagnosed 12 years ago. My "attacks " are becoming more and more severe and even excruciating....

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Learn More About Methotrexate!

Learn More About Methotrexate!

13 May 2020 • 3 comments

How do I take methotrexate?You should always follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor. Your dose may be adjusted until your doctor finds the best dose for you. This may take several months.Remember...

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HIV and the Coronavirus

HIV/AIDS

HIV and the Coronavirus

12 May 2020

I have HIV, am I more at risk of being affected by COVID-19? Not all HIV patients are considered to be at increased risk.Those on HIV treatment with a good CD4 count (over 200) and an undetectable...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis & the Coronavirus

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis & the Coronavirus

11 May 2020 • 1 Like • 3 comments

I have rheumatoid arthritis, am I more at risk of being infected with COVID-19? According to Dr. Patrick le Goux, rheumatologist at the Ambroise-Paré Hospital in Boulogne-Billancourt outside Paris,...

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