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I Was Diagnosed With a Rare Autoimmune Disease. These Were the Earliest Signs

Oct 28, 2024 | self.com | Sandhya Pruthi |Alice Oglethorpe

Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners. The road to a medical diagnosis is not always a simple one—something Carrington Garvin, 24, discovered when she began having strange symptoms like fatigue and stomach pain. Doctor after doctor wrote her off, telling her there was nothing they could do to help. It wasn’t until Garvin met with a new gastroenterologist who really seemed to care about her health that she started down the path to a diagnosis.
What to Know About PBC, an Autoimmune Disease That Can Have No Symptoms

Sep 23, 2024 | self.com | Sandhya Pruthi |Alice Oglethorpe

Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners. Carrington Garvin had been living the fun-packed life of a typical 21-year-old in Las Vegas—dating, working for a gaming company, singing, and pursuing her love of makeup—when she woke up one morning feeling absolutely drained. “I felt so sluggish and slow. It was almost an out-of-body experience,” she says.
Certain Blood Cancers Are On The Rise—Here Are Some Common Symptoms To Know

Aug 15, 2024 | self.com | Elizabeth Millard |Sandhya Pruthi

Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners. When it comes to cancer, some potential symptoms—like a breast lump or a wonky-looking mole—might ring more alarm bells than others. But what about if you have things like fatigue, nosebleeds, or a recurring UTI? These everyday health issues aren't usually related to each other or majorly concerning.
4 Things to Know About a Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Jul 30, 2024 | self.com | Sandhya Pruthi |Brittany Risher Englert

Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners. If you’re living with polycythemia vera, myelofibrosis, or essential thrombocythemia, you may have never heard of your condition before being diagnosed—which makes sense. Collectively known as myeloproliferative neoplasms, or MPNs, these rare blood cancers are, well, very rare. About 20,000 Americans are diagnosed with an MPN each year.
Here’s Why the Heat Can Feel So Much Worse When You’re Taking an SSRI

Jun 25, 2024 | self.com | Sandhya Pruthi |Kathleen Felton

You’re probably going to feel like a hot, sweaty mess any time the temp climbs to stratospheric levels during a heat wave. But if you’re on an SSRI like Paxil or Zoloft, you may be extra miserable. That’s because selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)—some of the most frequently prescribed antidepressants in the world because they’re generally considered safe, effective, and easy to take—can cause heat intolerance.
6 Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Hearing

Jun 24, 2024 | self.com | Sarah Klein |Sandhya Pruthi

Hearing loss might not be at the top of your list of health concerns. But if you’ve ever noticed your ears ringing after a concert, or asked your pal to repeat themselves again (and again) at a packed restaurant, perhaps you’ve wondered: Is this…normal? In a lot of cases, you’re probably fine—hearing loss is more likely to affect you later in life, or alongside certain health conditions, like diabetes or meningitis.
Yes, Your Period Can Make Your Depression Worse. Here’s Why-And How To Cope

Jun 21, 2024 | self.com | Sandhya Pruthi |Katie Camero

Lotus Kay started to feel depressed when she was 12 years old. But when she got her first period about a year later, a peculiar pattern emerged: Her depression symptoms would get worse the week before and during the first few days of her period, and then return to baseline—but never fully go away—for the remainder of her cycle. “It’s like clockwork,” Kay, who’s now 23 and lives in New York, tells SELF.