by CSAAdmin | Aug 17, 2022 | Complications, Resources
Fibromyalgia What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder that causes amplified musculoskeletal pain, and is often confused with arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. FM mostly impacts women with symptoms appearing between the ages of 20 and 50....
by CSAAdmin | Aug 17, 2022 | Complications, EnA, Resources
Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis What are Crohns Disease and Ulcerative Colitis? What are the symptoms? The most common symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis include abdominal pain or cramping; diarrhea (blood in stool with colitis); nausea...
by CSAAdmin | Aug 17, 2022 | Complications, Resources
Chronic Fatigue What is the difference between “chronic fatigue” and “chronic fatigue syndrome”? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disorder involving extreme fatigue that interferes with functioning. This fatigue does not go away with rest and can’t be explained by an...
by CSAAdmin | Aug 16, 2022 | Advocacy Resources, Resources, Talking to Professionals
Tools to Support your Diagnosis Journey Diagnosis can be a difficult and emotionally draining process. Learn about the different ways to get support during diagnosis, from talking to friends and family to seeking professional help. We hope you make use of these tools...
by CSAAdmin | Aug 16, 2022 | Advocacy Resources, Juvenile, Resources, Young Adult
Advocating for yourself What is it and why should you do it? Advocacy. It can be a scary word and an even scarier thing to do. What does it truly mean to advocate? Sure, the dictionary says it’s “public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy,”...
