Walking On Water — Shalana Jordan

Precariously balancing my right foot on the ledge proved difficult after having lost so much muscle mass over the past six months. My left leg, which was supposed to be supporting the bulk of…

“Take one dose, three times daily.” “Take one dose, once daily with food.” “Take one dose every four to six hours or as needed.” “Take one dose with 8 ounces of water.” Like me,…

Note: This column was updated Jan. 16, 2025, to correct that Soliris is an antibody therapy. “How are you feeling?” Just hearing that question releases a hot flash up my neck. My stomach drops,…

Living with a rare and chronic illness is undoubtedly one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Nearly dying in the hospital and spending almost two months in the intensive care unit was just…

Note: This column was updated Jan. 16, 2025, to correct that Soliris is an antibody therapy. A few years ago, I lost my home and career, my car broke down beyond repair, and I…

Several years ago, terms like “deductible,” “in and out of network,” “PPO,” “Medicaid,” “Medicare,” “Medigap,” “SNAP,” “prescription coverage,” and “disability” were thrust upon me suddenly and without warning. I…