The Best Products For Keeping A Spoonie Warm (Part 1)
Today we are going to review some of our best products that I recommend to individuals with rheumatic autoimmune diseases or chronic pain...
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heatherfoisy
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
The Best Products For Headache Disorders (Migraine, Tension, NDPH)
Today I am very excited to share the list of best products for headache disorders. This includes migraine headaches, tension headaches,...
heatherfoisy
- Apr 10, 2021
- 5 min
10 Things I Wish I Knew On My Road to Diagnosis with Sjogren’s and Lupus
This is the third article of the Learning about Rheumatic Autoimmune Diseases series. This post shares a little bit about my story with...
heatherfoisy
- Feb 16, 2021
- 5 min
Reading List January 2021
If you have Sjogren's, Lupus, or any other rheumatic disease, it's worth skimming through this list to see if any of it may help you in your
heatherfoisy
- Jan 21, 2021
- 4 min
My Story: A Positive Spin Into 2021
Happy (belated) New Year! I’m so sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to the blog. I had intentions to be back two weeks ago. But my...
heatherfoisy
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
Disability Is Not A Vacation. We Need Allies.
The last thing a person with any kind of disability needs is to be told what we can and can't do with a body that is working against them.
heatherfoisy
- Nov 12, 2020
- 3 min
My Story: Headaches and Treatments That Have Helped
I've been told I have migraine headaches, tension headaches, TMJ headaches, new daily persistent headaches, and Lupus headaches.
heatherfoisy
- Nov 5, 2020
- 3 min
7 Tips on How to Manage Dry Mouth with Sjogren's
Sjogren's is a complex, systemic disease, which means is can attack any part of the body. Sjogren's attacks the moisture glands in the body
heatherfoisy
- Oct 22, 2020
- 2 min
The Mighty - A Positive Social Support Site
The Mighty is a online support system that helps individuals dealing with any and all sorts of chronic illness.
heatherfoisy
- Sep 18, 2020
- 3 min
Wellness Warrior: Jeremy Voltz
Jeremy Voltz is an amazing singer songwriter who’s song ‘One Day at a Time’ went viral online. The perfect song for those with chronic pain.
heatherfoisy
- Jul 14, 2020
- 2 min
Learn About Disease Progression (Sjogren's & Lupus)
This article outlines how a Sjögren’s and/or Lupus patient can work with their medical team to manage and monitor disease progression.
heatherfoisy
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
My Story: Neuropathy and Stairs
Read my story about how peripheral neuropathy changed my ability to catch a grip. Spoiler alert: I took a hard/fast tumble down the stairs.
heatherfoisy
- Jun 23, 2020
- 4 min
My Story With Prednisone and Benlysta
Read my story with long term use prednisone. Prednisone is a medication that is not safe to stop immediately.
heatherfoisy
- Jun 15, 2020
- 7 min
My Story: Reflections of the COVID-19 Pandemic From a Mother with a Disability
The Calgary Glenbow Museum asked Calgarians to write a letter explaining their experiences with the spring shutdown on the COVID-19 pandemic
heatherfoisy
- Jun 1, 2020
- 3 min
Top Tips To Heal Dry Cracked Heals (Especially for Sjogren's Patients)
If you suffer from dry cracking heels as a result of Sjögren’s, read here about the top tips to help you manage it and start feeling better.
heatherfoisy
- Feb 8, 2020
- 4 min
My Story: Headaches as of Jan/Feb 2020
Chronic headaches can be completely debilitating. Follow along as I share my story with New Daily Persistent Headache Disorder.
heatherfoisy
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
6 Tips for Sinus Pain Relief With Sjogren's
Sjogren's Disease can cause intense pressure in the sinus region due to the fact that the body doesn't produce the mucus to drain the fluid.
heatherfoisy
- Jan 9, 2020
- 4 min
7 Tips On How To Get A Sjogren's Diagnosis
Here is all the info you need to help prepare for your first rheumatologist appointment.
heatherfoisy
- Nov 18, 2019
- 4 min
Welcome To Phoenix Soul Blog
Welcome to my blog. This is a place where you can learn about Sjögren’s, Lupus and other rheumatic autoimmune diseases. You can also learn
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