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Endometriosis Made Me Healthier
Jaya Jamrani, 42 is a senior Marketing Professional who had painful periods since she was a teenager. A severe abdominal pain attack led to a diagnosis of endometriosis. She spoke to us about her experience in dealing with endometriosis. She says, “…
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My Endometriosis Journey from Pain to Freedom
Manisha* was surprised when she started getting acute pain attacks in her abdomen. Investigations revealed she had endometriosis. Here she talks to us about the experience of dealing with it. Can you tell me a bit more about your condition? When did…
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Living Well With Age Related Macular Degeneration
Mr. Pramod Kumar, 89 was diagnosed with Age Related Macular Degeneration or AMD in 1980. Here he tells us how he has adapted to his disability over the last 25 years and continues to live life to the fullest. The condition AMD attacks the macula…
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A Day in the Life of My Son
Shaurya Mehrotra,37 is an artist and a sculptor in his own right. He has his own studio as well. With loving encouragement from his parents, Shaurya, is a happy young man today, full of vim and raring to go. His father Anil Mehrotra pens for us what…
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How Family Support Got Me Through My Surgery
Smrithy Rajesh,44 from Bangalore had to take into account how her younger son Advaith, 17, who is on the autism spectrum, would fare when she decided to go in for surgery, and whether other members in her household would be able to support him the…
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Surviving Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Jhumur Nandi, 58 did not take the unexplained symptoms of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) seriously. Fortunately, her family rushed her to the right hospital and the right doctors in time. She also worked hard on her rehabilitation program to get well…
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Don't Ignore Weight Gain
Mansi (name changed) is a 32-year-old year old woman who had a 12 kg tumour in her right ovary. Here she talks to us about her experience and life post the tumour removal and why it is important to be vigilant about any unexplained changes in your…
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She Runs To Raise Epilepsy Awareness And Dispel Stigma
Akanksha Patankar Mirji was diagnosed with epilepsy during the 2nd trimester of her first pregnancy when she had a grand mal seizure at home. A committed professional, she has since managed to handle her seizures with support from doctors, family…
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A Lung Cancer Journey of Resilience
Sai Narayana Karanam, 70, has been managing Stage 4 lung cancer for the last 12 years. Targeted medication has worked for him as have his positivity and disciplined lifestyle. He shares his story with us. My name is Sai Narayana Karanam. I am 70…