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 transitioning from a PICC to an implanted chest port. Like me, many patients needing long-term […]
Top 2 Digital Medication Organizers
When I was 24, horribly ill and desperate for a diagnosis, I went to my doctor seeking answers. She was very kind and listened politely but said, “You’re actually quite healthy.” Dumbstruck, I asked how she had come to that conclusion after hearing my symptoms. She replied, “Well, you’re not on any medications.” I can […]
Self Care Case: What do you carry?
Whether you live with chronic illness, live a fast-paced life on the go, or are just one of those oldest-sibling-types who’s always prepared, a good organizer is a game changer. The Self Care Case was designed by patients to hold the many pills, vials, and devices we need day-to-day. But just like us patients, it […]
Defining Treatment
My side project during this pandemic has been developing an app to help people with chronic illnesses make sense of their symptoms. In the app, you can track your symptoms, triggers, and treatments. One question I kept coming back to – what counts as a “treatment”? I think we typically limit our understanding of treatments […]