I am a 40 yr old lady who was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 38. I would love to see a segment on your show about normal people living with a colostomy. I would love for people to see that it's not the end of the world if you have one. I would love people to see that people that do have a ...

I am a 40 yr old lady who was diagnosed with rectal cancer at 38. I would love to see a segment on your show about normal people living with a colostomy. I would love for people to see that it's not the end of the world if you have one. I would love people to see that people that do have a ostomy aren't nasty and gross, we are just humans that poop differently. We don't stink and if you saw me at the grocery store you wouldn't even know I had one. I fought every hard to survive and I would not be here if I didn't have this ostomy. I would not be able to see my 4 yr old daughter grow up!!

Why do some have certain major effects while others do not?
Ex. 20+ years For me: 1. I'm unable to wear bra - band underneath causes severe pain. 2. If someone squeezes my hand hard I get sick. 3. Can't wear heavy coats, carry purse on shoulder, etc. Often others with fibroyalgia don'...

Why do some have certain major effects while others do not?
Ex. 20+ years For me: 1. I'm unable to wear bra - band underneath causes severe pain. 2. If someone squeezes my hand hard I get sick. 3. Can't wear heavy coats, carry purse on shoulder, etc. Often others with fibroyalgia don't have these problems.

Possible new treatments without the sever side affects.
No one talks about this very debilitating and noncureable disease.

Possible new treatments without the sever side affects.
No one talks about this very debilitating and noncureable disease.

I would love to have a segment on epilepsy. I feel that this is a disorder that very little is known about. I feel people know what it is but as recently diagnosed epileptic I feel that in neurology there is very little known about it. It would be great to see what epilepsy specialist are d...

I would love to have a segment on epilepsy. I feel that this is a disorder that very little is known about. I feel people know what it is but as recently diagnosed epileptic I feel that in neurology there is very little known about it. It would be great to see what epilepsy specialist are doing to study this disorder and what exactly the brain is doing when seizures occur. This may also help people who know peopl with epilepsy understand what is occuring. It might help ease their fears about what is happening to that person. It could help show people what to do if they see a person who is having a seziure because there are a few misconseptions.

I'm very interested in learning ways to combat the symptoms of chronic fatigue and brain fog. I am a college student and have been suffering from a chronic illness since age 19 (I'm now 22), and I am desperate for ways of dealing with these two symptoms in particular. Getting through school ha...

I'm very interested in learning ways to combat the symptoms of chronic fatigue and brain fog. I am a college student and have been suffering from a chronic illness since age 19 (I'm now 22), and I am desperate for ways of dealing with these two symptoms in particular. Getting through school has been a real struggle for me; when the chronic fatigue and brain fog are really bad, it's so hard to be productive. I know that there are millions of others, whether they are students, members of the workforce, or stay at home mothers, who suffer from chronic fatigue and brain fog as a result of chronic illness, and could benefit from a segment focusing on how to be productive in spite of these debilitating symptoms.

I have been struggling with Fibromyalgia for 3 years. In that time period, I have tried more than 25 medications including the ones advertised for Fibromyalgia. In addition, I have tried tricyclic anti-depressants, SSRI's, SNRI's, a variety of anti seizure medication and various pain medica...

I have been struggling with Fibromyalgia for 3 years. In that time period, I have tried more than 25 medications including the ones advertised for Fibromyalgia. In addition, I have tried tricyclic anti-depressants, SSRI's, SNRI's, a variety of anti seizure medication and various pain medications. None has worked for me. I continue to have hope that something will work in the future.
The pain and fatigue associated with this condition can be extremely debilitating. It is difficult for people to understand the amount of pain that is experienced. Exercise is such an important component, however, sometimes there is a vicious cycle associated with this. The more that is done, the worse things can be, so pacing one's self is an important role.
This condition has caused me to leave my job (which I loved). Complicating this condition is the difficulty in having LTD insurers supporting favorable claims for the patient. It is a constant battle, which in the end (as I have learned the hard way) requires legal council to assist with working your way through the process.
Any type of stress, be it physical or emotional, exacerbates the condition. Add to that, the burden of not being able to work, to ensure financial security and to pay for medications and treatment makes the situation worse.
I think it would be beneficial if people had a better understanding of what it is to have a condition that can cause so much disruption in one's life.
In addition, others who have this condition should be aware of what an individual can go through not only from a medical/clinical perspective but from an insurance/ERISA and financial perspective as well.
Thanks for listening!