I’ve always had to play detective when it comes to my health. Running through a list of checks and…
Articles by Lara Govendo
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment.
Have you ever been asked why your parents didn’t undergo prenatal genetic testing? During a hospitalization for cystic fibrosis…
As I write this, I’m sick with a fever and chills. I know it’s a result of being stressed in…
My life with chronic illness has been a tumultuous ride on multiple levels, but I’m also grateful for the life…
Advocacy isn’t just cool; it’s often a matter of life and death. If you’ve read my column, you know…
Because I was born with cystic fibrosis, my body has always operated differently from others. Most people don’t understand…
Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) has required various hardware to be placed in my body, including a port-a-cath in…
Before my double-lung transplant eight years ago, I notoriously sacrificed my health for my job. I attempted to keep…
I felt like I’d received a roundhouse kick to the head while drunk. My head was pounding and I couldn’t…