You, Me and MD – a Column by Leah Leilani

July 23, 2019September 5, 2019

Experiencing the Healing Effects of Medical Marijuana

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Last year, I wrote about the unfortunate side effects of the medication Lyrica (pregabalin), which I’ve been taking for my fibromyalgia pain. For a while now, I’ve considered the ... Read more

June 25, 2019August 26, 2019

Book Review: ‘Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse’

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Spoiler alert: This column contains stories from the book “Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse,” by Shane Burcaw. It was during one of my late night YouTube browsing ... Read more

June 18, 2019August 26, 2019

The Battle Between Mitochondrial Myopathy and Makeup

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My early years in this world were spent being a girlie girl. Along with my stash of crowns and fake pearls were things like brightly colored nail polish and ... Read more

May 21, 2019May 17, 2019

Choosing the Right Dog Breed for My MD Lifestyle

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Prior to my diagnosis, my family spent much more time traveling than we do now. Even though I’ve never traveled outside California, I still have memories of long, scenic ... Read more

May 14, 2019May 10, 2019

My Search for a Comfortable Bra as a Woman in a Wheelchair

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As women, we reach a point growing up when we must enter the intimates section of the department store to begin shopping for bras. Finding a comfortable bra is ... Read more

April 30, 2019August 27, 2019

Grieving the Loss of My Furry Friend

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My life with mitochondrial myopathy has been a roller coaster, but my dog Andre was always there to brighten my world. After days spent healing in a hospital room, ... Read more

April 2, 2019June 3, 2019

Looking at the Complexities of Mitochondrial Myopathy and Autism

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Initial misdiagnosis is a common experience of those living with chronic illnesses. Many diseases have similar characteristics, and during the process of elimination, patients can receive an incorrect diagnosis. ... Read more

March 19, 2019April 5, 2019

My Birth Control Injections Have Restored My Quality of Life

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The time when a girl’s body matures into that of a young woman isn’t how it’s portrayed in the movies — at least it wasn’t for me. I didn’t ... Read more

March 12, 2019March 22, 2019

My First Time Attending the LA Abilities Expo

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A few weeks ago, I attended the Los Angeles Abilities Expo for the first time. Because I am now a moderator for the Muscular Dystrophy News Forums, I thought it would be ... Read more

March 5, 2019March 4, 2019

Join Us in the New Muscular Dystrophy News Forums

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I received my mitochondrial myopathy diagnosis 13 years ago. I became involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) soon afterward. The organization is known for its Labor Day telethons previously ... Read more

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