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Gift Ideas For Chronic Illness Warriors
From new PICC patients, chronic illness warriors on the go, and all the Friends in the Fight™ in between, we’ve got the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season. Whether you are looking for a comforting present for a sick
How I Pack My IV Infusion Backpack
Hi! My name is Jordyn, and you may have seen me on Mighty Well’s social channels (here I am when I had a PICC Line.) I’m 21 and suffer from POTs, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis, hypoglycemia, and MCAS. I document my
15 Things to Consider When Living With a Port
In the fourth installment of our port series, I’ll share my personal tips, essential considerations, and a few complications to watch out for when living with a port. First: a few personal tips from me Second: port access is different
How To Access Your Implanted Port
In the third installment of our port series, I will break down the most crucial part of having a port: correctly flushing and accessing your implanted port by yourself. I believe patients should be empowered to learn how to access
What Happens After Port Surgery?
In the second part of our port series, I am breaking down a little bit of what happens after port surgery. A critical part of having a port is caring for the incision site after placement. My experience with getting
What is an Implanted Port? A Closer Look
Over the last ten years, I’ve had three PICCs, an implanted port, and numerous peripheral IVs for various infusion therapies. One of the critical areas that allowed for more freedom in my day-to-day life of living with vascular access was