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?

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After 51 years of battling with epilepsy, I would do anything to get rid of focal seizures every five to seven days. These happen regularly and even though I am on medication, there is no control.

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Hi everyone🌿

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Living with a chronic illness means dealing with many challenging symptoms every day. We’d love to hear from you again: if you could get rid of one symptom, which one would it be and why?

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments — your experience might help others feel less alone and discover new ways to cope 🤝✨

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@Somya.P Getting rid of seizures after 52 years with epilepsy!

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@lesmal Wow, living with seizures for 52 years is a huge challenge. 💛 Thank you for sharing your experience – your strength and perseverance are truly inspiring to the community.

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@mikesalmons Thank you for sharing your experience 💛 It sounds like you’ve been through a long journey with your treatment, and it’s inspiring to hear your perseverance. Hoping the end of your treatment brings you some relief and better nights soon!

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@Annmccarthy Thank you for sharing 💛 Living with pain can be incredibly challenging, and talking about it takes courage. Your experience is important, and sharing it can help others feel less alone in the community.

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@BigMacGregor Thank you for sharing so openly 💛 Mental trauma can be incredibly difficult to live with, and speaking about it takes courage. Your experience is important, and sharing it can help others feel less alone in the community.

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I would get rid of depression and hope through this id have feelings and the ability to show feelings, as I lost my son and cant show feelings or emotions.

Another for abit of humour old age been 54 wish I was felt 9 in body but knew what a 54 year old does.

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@Fingers21 I’m so sorry for your loss 💛 Losing a child is unimaginable, and it makes sense that it affects how you feel and express emotions. At the same time, we love your sense of humour 😄 – feeling 9 on the inside while knowing you’re 54 on the outside is something many of us can relate to. Thank you for sharing so honestly with the community.

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