In Episode 37, of Our Invisible Life, Kendra and Laura catch up with Becky Caudill (episode 13) to discuss the changes to her health over the past year. Through new symptoms that led to a new diagnosis and finally finding a new treatment that alleviates some pain, Becky continues to advocate for herself and share her story of strength and perseverance while dealing with multiple chronic illnesses.

Becky is a 39 year old, from the Detroit area. She worked for 11 years in healthcare as a Registered Medical Assistant in pediatrics before becoming disabled in June of 2019. During her long journey with chronic illness she has been diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, hypermobility ehlers-danlos syndrome, Sjogrens, Graves Disease, and orthostatic intolerance. Most recently she has also been diagnosed with Tumid Lupus. She loves diamond art painting, spending time with her family, especially her 5 year old nephew and being a chronic illness advocate!

Episode Links:

Tumid Lupus Erythematosus

Mayo Clinic - Acupuncture

American Academy of Dermatology

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In Episode 36 of Our Invisible Life Podcast, Laura and Kendra talk with Michelle Bortnick about her personal experience with a chromosomal abnormality and the mystery of her daughters chronic illness. Michelle is a wife and mother of three young children: Ellie, Abby, and Max. Professionally, she enjoys teaching math to middle schoolers and in her spare time, she loves to be with her family, especially in Disney World! Michelle is also an advocate for women’s health, especially reproductive freedom. This is partially driven by her personal journey with a chromosomal abnormality, which has affected her ability to have children. She’s also happy to offer support to other families with children with complex medical needs after all she has experienced with her middle child.

Episode Resources:

Eosinophilic esophagitis

United Healthcare Children's Foundation

Campaign Urging Research for Eosinophilic Disease

Michigan Children's Special Health Care Services

⁠Michigan Children's Waiver Program⁠

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In Episode 35 of Our Invisible Life, Laura and Kendra talk about perimenopause, menopause, and the symptoms and effects on chronic illness. After discovering that many of her own MS symptoms mimic that of peri-menopause, Laura got very interested in learning more about this stage of life that all women go through. Over the past few months she's been studying and today she shares her discoveries with us.

Episode Resources:

www.joinmidi.com

www.myalloy.com

www.Evernow.com

www.thepauselife.com

www.dexascan.com

www.handexer.com

Instagram Sources:

Dr. Mary Claire Haver - @drmaryclaire

Dr. Vonda Wright - @drvondawright

Dr. Kate White - @drkatewhiteobgyn

Dr. Kelly Casperson - @kellycaspersonmd

Dr. Corinne Menn - @drmennobgyn

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