Tuesday, December 11, 2018

The Difference Between Brain Fog and Forgetfulness by S.E. Carson


Many people who live with invisible illnesses such as (Panhypopituitarism, FIbromyalgia, MS) or chronic pain often experience Brain Fog.
It's not that a person is being forgetful but they are dealing with physical symptoms which makes life harder to function. Amazing, intelligent people who are doing the best they can.
Remember how impossibly exhausting it was to run your meeting the last time you went to work sick? Brain fog is a lot like that, except it persists. A fog can linger for several days, sometimes even weeks.
Please read the article below. It may help raise awareness for people who don't often speak up for themselves and identify as having health issues. Sometimes it may take them longer to reply but please be patient and not dismiss them, show empathy instead of disdain.
One day it could be you.

Monday, December 3, 2018

Growth Hormone approved on PBS!


Yay!!!! Growth Hormone Replacement therapy for people with Growth Hormone Insufficiency!


Great news for people with growth hormone insufficiency in Australia. Growth Hormone is now on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme which means free Growth Hormone!
I’ve waited for this day since I was 19 and cut off Growth Hormone after three years on it. I grew to 154cm and noticed a difference in my metabolism and quality of life. I have Panhypopituitarism, a disease of the pituitary caused by an underdeveloped pituitary gland and absent pituitary stalk. It affects my health on a daily basis and means that I have no growth hormones in my system.
I’m so happy that the government has listened.
I’m seeing my Endocrinologist this month and I will definitely be bringing it up with her.
I can’t wait!!!!! 😀🎉👍🤩