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Sandra was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of eight. Today, she also lives with osteoarthritis.
Arthritis has shaped many aspects of her life and has driven her to inspire others to thrive with different types of this disease.
As a radio and podcast host and producer, moderator and family caregiver, Sandra strives to create awareness about arthritis and the importance of arthritis research. Be sure to check out her podcast Chronically Driven, A podcast about being in the driver's seat when it comes to our health and wellbeing, mind body and soul and check out Arthritis Wellness Conversations https://www.arthritisresearch.ca/arthritis-wellness-conversations/

Follow her on Instagram and connect with her @ChronicallyDriven

September is chronic pain awareness month, and we welcome back Darren to talk more about his story living with chronic pain. Darren talks about living in chronic pain and how most painkillers don't actually work! He talks about the ups and downs of living with chronic pain, and his medical story! Connect with him by sending him an email darrenradke44@gmail.com check out his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Deceived-Within-Living-APS-Lupus/dp/1663222932 

Celiac disease runs all over in Deanna's family, starting with her father-in-law, then to her brother-in-law, her daughter and son. Her daughter was six years old when she was diagnosed, she looked very unhealthy and had major gut problems but now she is very healthy - 10 years later, thriving as a 16-year-old! Strangely enough, her daughter decided to do a science project on Celiac disease and found out that her brother also had celiac! 

Deanna's Journey with her family has certainly had its ups and downs, and they now have a great system in place to make sure that no one is harmed by their disease. She is excited that there are so many more options out there to consume for her kids, and her family for as well as so many different resources available. 

She is a part of different blogs to learn more about the disease and the different products available for her family. If you have any comments or questions or want to get in touch with Deanna feel free to send her an email at DThorogood22@gmail.com. And check out these awesome links www.celiac.ca 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianceliacassociation 

This is Julie, she has lived with Lyme disease, she was diagnosed in 2016 after 6 years of misdiagnosis. After her trip to Asia, she quickly became sick, dealing with so many different physical symptoms, as well as major mental health struggles as well. She lived with depression and anxiety for years, and it wasn't until she worked with a naturopath that helped her get her diagnosis with lyme, who then helped her get in touch with a Lyme literate doctor. Indicating that she had Lyme and malaria, parasites and Epstein bar. So she started a 10 month protocol, a very expensive out of pocket protocol at that! This protocol was constantly changing her physical health and mental wellbeing. The Herxing effect was immense that caused so many severe psychological effects, she mentions that the words depression and anxiety don't even describe the effects that she was living with, feeling bouts of manic and psychosis - a complete roller coaster. She lives day to day, good days and bad days but continues to stay strong for herself and advocating for others.

ATTENTION: Some explicit content, at 14mins with his story and how he passed away. 



I don't normally talk about his story, for whatever reason, but mental health, especially in the chronic community is so important! My brother passed away of suicide back in 2008, he was 19. I'm so grateful that I was able to spend 18 years of my own life with him, growing up with a brother even though today it is quite sad. I do go over what it's like experiencing suicide, living with him and without him, so many emotions and feelings that I have gone through after experiencing suicide. I also do talk about very specifically how he passed away so if you are having a great day, maybe listen to this podcast on another day.

I appreciate everyone's support and thank you so much for listening to my story and following this podcast.

Follow me @CureChronic and if you have a story to tell check out my website www.CureChronic.com

 It took 5 years for someone to just listen to him. He was finally diagnosed with APS and lupus, he struggled for years with being misdiagnosed, given medications that weren’t helping plus being manipulated by specialist, once he found out his true diagnosis he was finally able to take some control over his life and his health. He nows lives on disability, which was a struggle on its own to acheive, and as he says it’s not all what its cracked out to be. But he was able to write a book about his story and all of the troubles he went through.

Connect with Darren and send him an email at  darrenradke44@gmail.com

Check out his APS and Lupus Fighter Logo merchandise: https://www.cafepress.com/apsfoundation/17161390

Be sure to follow his blog: apsandlupusfighter.blogspot.com

Lastly check our his book! 

Amazon: Deceived from Within: Living with APS and Lupus: Radke, Darren: 9781663222930: Amazon.com: Books

Barnes & Noble:  Deceived from Within: Living with Aps and Lupus by Darren Radke, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)

iUniverse: Deceived from Within By Darren Radke (iuniverse.com)