Autoimmune conditions, Chronic Illness, chronic pain conditions, chronic pain india, Ehler Danlos Syndrome, invisible illness

My EDS story by Shruti Chopra

Hi, I am Shruti Chopra. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and many of its comorbidities. It was an evening in late October 2015  when one evening, I stood up, felt sharp needles being hammered into my legs and feet, I fell back in bed, my legs didn't feel like mine anymore - they'd given way. I… Continue reading My EDS story by Shruti Chopra

Autoimmune conditions, Chronic Illness, chronic pain conditions, chronic pain india, invisible illness

Discovering CFS by Michelle George

Michelle George, a CFS warrior shares her diagnosis journey on #CFSAwarenessDay!

Autoimmune conditions, Chronic Illness, chronic pain india, invisible illness, Lupus, self care, Self Care tips

Living a miracle by Karishma

This World Lupus Day, the wonderful people at Chronic Pain India asked me to share my story with Lupus. A monster we can’t see but we fight every single day. So, here’s the story of a miracle living a miracle (pun intended)!

Autoimmune conditions, Chronic Illness, chronic pain conditions, chronic pain india, fibromyalgia, invisible illness, mental illness, self care, spoonie, Uncategorized

Learning to Accept my Diagnosis and Moving Ahead

Pain is an old enemy, and a new friend. I write today to talk about my journey of coming to terms with my health conditions – Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Bipolar Affective Disorder Type 2. I have learnt to accept that I live with these two disorders, and that I can still live a meaningful life… Continue reading Learning to Accept my Diagnosis and Moving Ahead

Autoimmune conditions, Chronic Illness, Ulcerative Colitis

My Journey through Ulcerative Colitis : Diagnosis

I am an Indian, settled in Japan. I am blessed with one big, happy family; a loving husband, one son & daughter, my mother-in-law, my brother-in-law & his family, & my own mother & brother’s family living nearby. I always felt, I had everything one could wish for. But, things started to change in August,… Continue reading My Journey through Ulcerative Colitis : Diagnosis