Tips For Choosing A Walking Stick
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll probably know that in 2020, I added a new type of mobility aid to my arsenal – a walking stick. The decision was an easy one for me – I was struggling … Read the rest
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll probably know that in 2020, I added a new type of mobility aid to my arsenal – a walking stick. The decision was an easy one for me – I was struggling … Read the rest
For as long as I can remember, I’ve used clothing to express my personality, emotions and even health! At university, my basilar type migraine was particularly troublesome, with me losing consciousness multiple times a day. On days I was feeling … Read the rest
When I went away to university at the age of 18, my parents bought me a MedicAlert bracelet and membership. This was a step to keeping me just that little bit safer in a big city, several miles away, with … Read the rest
As well as October being Dysautonomia Awareness Month, the 25th is the first Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Awareness Day. Dysautonomia is a collective term for a number of conditions affecting autonomic function – PoTS is one of these conditions. When thinking … Read the rest
Something I’ve been working on is being more conscious about the brands I choose to use and buy from. When deciding between products of a similar quality and cost that are made by different brands, a company’s ethos can significantly … Read the rest
When thinking about what you need from your active user wheelchair, seating requirements are going to be high on most people’s list or priorities. As seating is so important, I’m going to break it down into two sections – backrests … Read the rest
By the time you read this post, I’ll have been seen by wheelchair service and will know whether they’ve agreed to replace my faulty wheelchair. I received a call with an appointment, giving me less than a week’s notice. Overall, … Read the rest
During the heatwave we’ve been having in the UK, you may well be wondering how anyone could possibly babywear. And I can completely understand this feeling. When all you want to do is strip off and sit naked in front … Read the rest
Originally, today’s post was going to be about breastfeeding with chronic illness. But, something happened this week that made me want to preface that post with this one. I received a comment on an Instagram photo, which talked about my … Read the rest
You may or may not be aware that my PoTS got significantly worse in pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy, my PoTS was largely manageable with non-pharmacological measures. The only time I had significant problems was when the temperature was 27 degrees or above. … Read the rest