#Chronic Inflammation

[demiboydemon]

So sad about the United Health CEO :( has he tried yoga?

[endometriosismemes]

[420spoons]

Meme painting of a woman adorned in royal clothing and jewels. The text over the image reads, ‘Disabled people, watching all of the accommodations that were created because of COVID get ripped away as part of able-bodied peoples’ “attempt to get back to normal.”

[redroses07]

Chronic Illness Complaint OTD:

I am SO genuinely tired of being called lazy. It’s not by those who are close to me, but people who barely even know me. The people who love and care about me know how much I struggle, but I get so angry when people who don’t even know me try to judge. I HAVE AN ILLNESS AND PHYSICAL DISABILITY. YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT MY LIFE.

[squid-socks]

So I saw a short commentary video on this the other day and I’d love some opinions!

What would you - as a disabled person - want others to do that would make your life easier? (Maybe what are things that mean you always have to have someone with you doing but you think should be normal to do by strangers?)

Thank you!!

[themadornithologist]

Autoimmune diseases, “Here, we got you this fever.”

Me: “Why!”

Autoimmune diseases, “Just because.”

[thecovenhouseco]

The scariest thing about being chronically ill and waiting to figure out wtf is wrong with you is dealing with scary symptoms you don’t know is just a symptom or something else that’s really serious. The anxiety from that itself is debilitating. My body feel like a torture device that I will never escape.

[fruitdragon]

My mother explaining my disability : Okay so you have GCK-MODY which means that if your insulin levels aren't regulated they will start to eat your connective tissues and your mitochondria isn't properly stimulated when nutrients enter the cell leading to chronic exhaustion. You also have Chronic Migraine, hemiplegic leading to partial paralysis and weakness of the limb leading to long term damage, as well as "regular" meaning some days you won't be able to get out of bed because the your senses are attacking your brain, sometimes leading to vomitting spells and blindness episodes. You are also suffering from Long COVID, post COVID myopathy and lactic acid overproduction....

Me explaining my disability: So yeah my parents genetics are a nightmare and I got cursed by the bone wizard, check out my forearm crutches

(my mother's explanation is actually usually much more detailed since she got her PhD in biology and biochemistry and works in patient engagement for research surrounding disability. But I gave what she will bring up in casual conversation)

[kellylynncurry]

I want my old body back Before the medication ravaged it And distorted it Gave it these aftereffects And turned it into this wreckage — Kelly Lynn Curry

From the book Radiant Poppy

[anunavoidabledichotomy]

Me, before leaving my apartment three days ago: should I bring pain relief supplies? Nah, it's only 3 days, I should be fine

Me, now, after 3 pain filled days: damn

[bluebird-poetry96]

January 17th, 2025

I can't sleep!

Everything hurts!

My skin is on fire!

What a start to the new year...

-Raven Blue-Bell

[demiboydemon]

I was going to feel sad about the United Health CEO dying but my insurance doesn’t cover sympathy. Maybe losing weight will help?

[endometriosismemes]

Image: The singer of Ms. Jackson looks questioningly upwards Image caption:

Me: Explains what a chronic illness is Healty Person: Forever ever? end of image

[rhiandoesfandom]

It's always so funny and awkward when you have a chronic illness and go to the urgent care where they know nothing about your chronic illness.

Doc: wow your heart rate and blood pressure are kinda high

Me: thanks it's the illness ~

Doc:....your...UTI?

Me:....no.

[stardustxreverie]

My specialist doctor has specialized knowledge on my chronic illness it's almost like my GP referred me for a reason 🤯

[thecovenhouseco]

Being physically ill and going to the doctor is the same as bringing in your car to the shop because it’s acting funny and the car running perfectly fine while at the shop.