Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

6 May 2019 • 2 comments

The journey to being diagnosed with fibromyalgia can be long, with the average journey to diagnosis being 3 years after showing symptoms....

How to travel with a disability?

30 Apr 2019 • 5 comments

Discover our tips for traveling when you have a disability and share your...

Chronic fatigue: patients' experiences and solutions

15 Apr 2019 • 19 comments

Nearly 3,000 Carenity members responded to our chronic fatigue survey! Read the results and give your advice to reduce...

Allergies to pollen: how to protect against them?

9 Apr 2019 • 5 comments

Read our article quickly to find out everything you need to know about pollen allergies and how to effectively control...

Ulcerative colitis

Photo Testimonial: Ulcerative colitis won't stop me from travelling

5 Apr 2019 • 2 comments

"You can go weeks, months or even years without anything, and then overnight, repeat a crisis, like that, for no...

Vaccines: Unravelling the true from the false

29 Mar 2019 • 11 comments

Despite the rise of protest against vaccines, they remain a useful treatment to prevent epidemics and to prevent several diseases. What do you think of...

Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis

Photo testimonial: Maintain hope despite the side effects of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis

19 Mar 2019 • 3 comments

"No one warns you of the side effects: hair loss, nausea... Cortisone reduces inflammation and makes pain bearable but it gives you something extra: hello weight...

Brittle asthma
COPD

COPD diagnosis: Carenity members tell their story

11 Mar 2019 • 1 Like • 14 comments

Carenity members tell us about their long journey before they got a diagnosis for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease....

Child Illnesses

Photo testimonial: KISS syndrome - from mother to son

5 Mar 2019

"No, I'm not crazy, cozy, weak or hypochondriac! My chronic migraines, scoliosis, orthopedic problems, stiffness, balance problems and chronic fatigue, it's not me, it's...

Back pain
Chronic pain
Disc discplacement
Disc hernia
Migraine
Sciatica
Tendonitis
Toothache
Torticollis

Relieve pain with hot or cold

26 Feb 2019 • 19 comments

Thanks to its relaxing effect, heat is very useful against muscle contractures or cramps. Cold is beneficial on a sprain or strain to avoid swelling of the joint. Have you ever heard of...

Cigarettes VS e-cigarettes: an update on the consumption and pitfalls to avoid

20 Feb 2019 • 10 comments

The e-cigarette allows some patients to stop smoking but it becomes a dangerous addiction for others. Read our article to weigh the pros and cons of the electronic...

Love life in the face of illness: how to cope?

14 Feb 2019 • 23 comments

Today is Valentine's Day! This emblematic day, sometimes criticized for its commercial and marketing impact, undoubtedly evokes love. We organised a poll* to allow you to express your views on this...