What is the worst chronic disease/illness that you have?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around various chronic diseases and illnesses experienced by participants. It includes personal anecdotes and reflections on the impact of these conditions on daily life, with a focus on both physical and mental health challenges.

Discussion Character

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention mild conditions like dander and cold sores, while others discuss more severe issues such as chronic migraines and depression.
  • One participant describes chronic ear and sinus pain, along with potential pernicious anemia or methylation problems.
  • Several participants note aging as a chronic issue, with varying degrees of acknowledgment of its effects.
  • Chronic conditions like COPD, osteoarthritis, and polycystic kidney disease are mentioned, highlighting the diversity of experiences.
  • One participant expresses frustration with multiple chemical sensitivity, detailing severe reactions to common fragrances and the lack of societal awareness regarding this issue.
  • There is mention of potential genetic conditions, such as oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, with uncertainty about future symptoms.
  • Humor is present in some posts, with participants joking about conditions like "chronic clumsiness disorder" and "bad hair weeks."

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share a range of chronic conditions, but there is no consensus on which is the "worst." The discussion reflects a variety of personal experiences and opinions, with some humor and light-heartedness, but also serious concerns about health and societal awareness.

Contextual Notes

Some claims about the effects of certain medications and conditions are based on personal experiences and may not be universally applicable. Discussions about the societal implications of fragrance chemicals and their health effects remain speculative and unresolved.

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Keep in mind the word chronic.



Me: Probably a mild case of dander every once in a while. Cold sores too.
 
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Migraine headaches, but I don't get them as often as I used to. They're horrible.
 
Ailment top trumps. Lovely!
 
Is being addicted to Physics Forums count?
 
dlgoff said:
Is being addicted to Physics Forums count?

That's a bad one. There are probably 12-step programs, but you have to WANT to change.
 
What's really bad is the withdrawal when there's no chat.:cry:
 
gravenewworld said:
Keep in mind the word chronic.



Me: Probably a mild case of dander every once in a while. Cold sores too.


Some things get my dander up but i would not say it is chronic, i mean not enough to punch some one out.
 
Aging.
 
chronic ear and sinus pain, and what appears to be either pernicious anemia or maybe a methylation problem.
 
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Mmm, the only thing that really happens often and is negative would be depression...
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Aging.

Oh, crud! I have that one too! Though, I don't think it's as far progressed for me yet as it is for you. :biggrin:
 
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I'm afraid I'm chronically sexy and modest. Unfortunately its not contagious.
 
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Lately every time I get a cold (which is more frequently, probably 3-4 times a year), it goes away quickly, but I cough for a long time afterwards. It's a dry cough though and lasts for about a month after my cold. I've found taking Nyquil seems to help though.
 
  • #14
COPD and osteoarthritis for me. It's annoying.
 
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gravenewworld said:
Keep in mind the word chronic.



Me: Probably a mild case of dander every once in a while. Cold sores too.
You don't want to know...
 
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Are you a (former) smoker Danger?
 
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Current. :redface:
 
  • #18
Congestion and Post Nasal Drip.

and parenthood.
 
  • #19
Allergies.
 
  • #20
Evo you've got a lot more than just allergies. Like CCD (Chronic Clumsiness Disorder).
 
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binzing said:
Evo you've got a lot more than just allergies. Like CCD (Chronic Clumsiness Disorder).

:smile:
 
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Polycystic kidney disease
 
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Cyrus said:
Lately every time I get a cold (which is more frequently, probably 3-4 times a year), it goes away quickly, but I cough for a long time afterwards. It's a dry cough though and lasts for about a month after my cold. I've found taking Nyquil seems to help though.

There's these pills you can get that work great. I took them once so that when I go out I don't cough and stuff. I don't recommend drinking with it. Bad things actually happen. :eek:
 
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Janus said:
Polycystic kidney disease
That's terrible Janus.
 
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JasonRox said:
There's these pills you can get that work great. I took them once so that when I go out I don't cough and stuff. I don't recommend drinking with it. Bad things actually happen. :eek:
Sounds like codeine.
 
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Evo said:
Sounds like codeine.

I have no idea. They were these allergy pills.

It wasn't bad bad. I just had ED for like 3-4 days.
 
  • #27
JasonRox said:
I have no idea. They were these allergy pills.

It wasn't bad bad. I just had ED for like 3-4 days.

sinus medication? pseudoephedrine is what they give people for priapism, you know. shouldn't last more than a few hours, tho.
 
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ED not priapism...
 
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binzing said:
ED not priapism...

how do you suppose that works?
 
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I have bad hair weeks
 

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