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Infections Author: Kristy Aug 06

Chronic illness can leave people with suppressed immune systems, putting them at a higher risk of infection than the general population. Disability also increases the risk of infection, an awareness of the warning signs can help you recognise the symptoms early, and get the infection treated quickly. General signs of infection:

Fever – a temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius, or 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit (please note: a temperature at this level is considered a mild temperature, it ideally should be lower than this)
Pain
Inflammation

Urinary tract infections: Some specific symptoms if it

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Insomnia: Management Author: Kristy Jun 24

Unfortunately there is no ultimate solution to solve insomnia. Sedatives can be useful to break the cycle, but require a prescription from a doctor, and doctors are often reluctant to prescribe them. Sedatives also do not solve the cause of insomnia and may only work temporarily. Also keep in mind sedatives have a half life of maybe 4hrs, this means that after 4hrs its had its strongest impact and is working its way out of your system, so if you wake up through the night the medication will no longer be working and you may not fall

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Insomnia – A review of treatments Author: Kristy Jun 04

Insomnia is a frustrating side effect of many chronic illnesses, as a seasoned insomniac I have tried a number of different methods to get to sleep. Below is a review of all the methods I have tried, please be aware that everyone is different and these are individual results.

- Valerian (herbal

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Ulcers: A quick guide Author: Kristy Apr 23

What is an ulcer?

“Erosion of the tissue lining, usually in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the upper small intestine (duodenal ulcer). These are generally referred to as peptic ulcers” [1] From glossary G-19

Why does an ulcer develop?