If you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one would it be and why?

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Hello everyone,

With chronic illness comes difficult symptoms. We thought we would start a discussion today asking you, if you could get rid of one of your symptoms, which one it be and why?

Tell us in the comments below :)

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Like so many of you, I'd also like to send my sincerest best wishes to all the Carenity staff and members with hopefully enjoying a happier and healthier holiday season and new year. Sending you all my heartfelt gratitude for all your tireless contributions in helping/supporting us all x

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constant fatigue is so depressing, can only function before lunch!

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definitely breathing properly again having stage 4 emphysema is no joke just cant do anything these days

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To be able to walk again unaided and without toes curling and muscle spasms

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Insomnia! Suffered with this for more years than i can remember but the worse side effect is chronic itching all over my body after a poor nights *sleep* doctors have not been able to to give me any idea why this happens but i have never had a normal life with the itching as no one wants to be with me if i Am constantly scratching so i take comfort from caring for animals that do not judge me for itching.

I would give anything to get rid of the constant itch it has ruined my life.

I don;t go out much nor have any friends because of the embarrassing condition.

I worked i an office and was questioned why I pet scratching i just said i had gnat bites at the time but ended up taking cleaning jobs where i wouldn’t be noticed

i just want to be normal like everyone else.

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I would get read of depression had it for 20 years

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I would like to be rid of my COPD as it is debilitating and preventing me from getting fit and preparing for another heart operation soon. My doctors are concerned about my breathing which is delaying the procedure to go ahead.

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Acute colic pain in my stomach as a result of so many meds throughout my life.

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The inability to concentrate with or without pain meds. Even just to follow a conversation

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