Can We Lead a Stress-free Life With Scleroderma? by Amy Gietzen Chronic stress can lead to many physical and emotional issues, such as anxiety, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, and heart attacks. For many people with autoimmune diseases, stress causes a ton of complications and exacerbates symptoms.
This is also true for those of us with scleroderma, as stress can result in a Raynaud’s phenomenon flare-up, heart palpitations, anxiety, or stomach issues. Mostly, it makes the painful symptoms we already endure worse, and it might even cause new issues to arise. Start your own fundraiser, join us for a slow walk, or just come along to meet others. The choice is yours.
New Farm Park Rotunda Sunday 9th October, 2022 11.30 am for a Midday start. Fatigue is a common issue for people living with scleroderma. It’s one of the top three symptoms that bothers people living with scleroderma.
What is fatigue? People describe fatigue as feeling tired, mentally exhausted, or physically overwhelmed day after day, no matter how much sleep they’ve had or what they’ve been doing, even if it’s just everyday tasks. The effects of fatigue can have a significant impact on your pain and can diminish your quality of life. I survived years of being laughed at and called names because I am different
by Amy Gietzen | August 31, 2022 Kedron-Wavell Services Club has generously provided a community donation of $300 for the cost of room hire for our event with Associate Professor Tony Kenna in September.
Generous donations such as this from #kw allows Scleroderma Queensland to raise such important funds for much-needed research and awareness. THANK YOU AGAIN to Kedron-Wavell Services Club. We gratefully acknowledge their support. #KW #KedronWavell #eventsatkw https://kedron-wavell.com.au/ I may not be able to blow out all 44 candles in one breath, but I did get to live another wish. I’m here, and I’m celebrating another trip around the sun with nothing but gratefulness and love in my heart.
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