Walking On Water — Shalana Jordan

I was experiencing the worst migraine of my life. I could feel my heartbeat in my eyes and forehead. Rubbing my temples seemed like the appropriate thing to do, but it provided little relief.

Living with a rare and chronic illness is horrible. It can hinder your quality of life, make it difficult to work, and even affect your relationships with family and friends. Medical treatments, doctor appointments,…

My eyes sting and my vision is blurry. I rub my right eye and notice black and brown makeup smeared across the back of my hand. Crap. I forgot to wash off my makeup. My…

A shiver went down my spine. I crossed my arms and clenched my fist to try to warm up. My teeth began chattering, and my muscles and limbs began to curl. I felt that…

I never thought there would be a day when I could sit back and reflect on the things that nearly dying has given me. But after years of struggling through an illness…

Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with Soliris (eculizumab). Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. My nerves began…