Conditions

Here is a semi-complete listing of Zebra Pit posts, arranged by condition. We also have pages dedicated to supplements, vitamins & medications, Diets & Recipes, Movement & Therapy, and Product Reviews for a variety of relief options.

The Zebra Pit offers a wide variety of information on a range of conditions. Undiagnosed? Newly Diagnosed? Looking for great solutions to your pain and other symtoms? The Zebra Pit has you covered!

Arthritis

Living with Forestier’s Disease, aka DISH – DISH is one of the rarer types of arthritis, which turns tendons and ligaments to bone.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Am I Autistic? Women, Autism and the Issues of Diagnosis – The discovery of my own Autism and why many female autistics are missed.
10 Great Articles Promoting ASD Acceptance – in honor of ASD month, this great list of posts and articles will help you get acquainted with autism.
New Concepts in Neurological and Immunological Recovery – Great products that can help with insomnia, sensory overload and some of the less pleasant parts of neurodiversity.

Head Pain & Spinal Conditions (Chiari, CCI, Migraine, TMD, DDD, etc.)

Chiari Malformation: What You Need to Know – Discusses diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for CM
7 People with Chiari and CCI Tell Their Stories – Learn from firsthand patient accounts what it’s like to live with craniocervical junction disorders
The Issues of Diagnosis and Treatment of Chiari and Craniocervical Instability – exploring the issues of diagnosis and treatment of craniocervical junction disorders in several countries around the world
Identifying 7 Types of Head Pain in EDS & FMS – covers many different types of head and neck issues asssociated with EDS
New Migraine Drug Aimovig – An overview of one of the latest migraine preventives on the market
Lumbar Puncture for intracranial hypertension and other conditions
Spine Health: What You Need to Know – discusses a wide range of spinal and head conditions, including risk factors for developing them, how they’re diagnosed, treated and managed
Try These Apps for Glare Sensitivity Ways to avoid triggering migraines and insomnia using blue light filters
FDA Warns of Dangers of Epidural Spinal Injections – If you have chronic back pain, you’ll definitely want to know about this update!
Easy DIY Massage Therapy
Guest Post: Treatment of CCI using Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic and PT

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Dysautonomia (POTS, NMH, etc.)

Remaining Upright Approaches to treating the symptoms of Orthostatic Intolerance
Exercise: The Best Remedy for POTS Exercise strategies to reduce the symptoms of POTS and how to do it safely
Get Up, Stand Up: New Study Financed For OI Sufferers
Managing OI with ORS
Calorie Counting, Cardio and POTS
Autonomic Testing Jitters
Dysautonomia and Achieving a Better Quality of Life Through Exercise – The Unchargeables
Guest Post: ME/CFS, POTS, Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility, CCI. What’s the connection and is science missing it?
Study Points to More Effective Treatment than IV Infusions for Low Blood Volume in OI, POTS

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

What is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Chronic Migraine in EDS A discussion of the different types of head pain in EDS, their symptoms and how to get relief
New Book on EDS and HSD
Autonomic Dysfunction in EDS
Progress in the Psychological Dimensions of EDS Presented by Dr. Antonio Bulbena
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in EDS by Dr. Adam Farmer
EDS Hypermobility Plenary Session by Dr’s Levy, Kline and Francomano
EDS: Practical Pacing & Fatigue Mgmt by Jason Parry
Chargie Story: How Capricious Found Her Answers ‹ The Unchargeables
New Concepts in Neurological and Immunological Recovery A presentation by Dr. Kendal Stewart on methods of healing Neurological disorders
FDA Warns of Dangers of Epidural Spinal Injections
Eye Rate
Guest Post: ME/CFS, POTS, Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility, CCI. What’s the connection and is science missing it?
Book Review: ‘Hypermobility Without Tears’ by Jeannie Di Bon
Mandy Harvey, Raising Awareness and Spirits
Raising Awareness for EDS
Are Steroids Safe?
Dental Issues Prevalent in EDS and HSD
Oral Care, Zebra Style
How Massage Can Improve Issues of Numbing, TMD & Gum Disease
Easy DIY Massage Therapy

Fibromyalgia

Gastroparesis, IBS, SIBO and GI Dysfunction

What is Gastroparesis? An overview post about diagnosis and treatment
Natural Treatments for Gastroparesis – a wide range of natural options used to treat the symptoms of GP
Natural Treatments for Gastroparesis Part Two – even more GP optons!
Does Vitamin Deficiency Prevent Weight Loss? – exploring why many people with spoonie conditions have such a hard time controlling their weight
Low FODMAP Fiber Supplement – This fantastic fiber is actually tolerable for people with IBS and GP!
#tubieweek – What Is A Tubie? – An inside look into the tubefed life
Aloe Veritas Pure and Natural Drink Gel – The many ways that aloe can improve GI symptoms
Is Smart Pill Motility Testing The Wave Of The Future? – Need a motility test but tired of spending hours in testing? You need the smart pill.

General Healthcare Topics

What is Myasthenia Gravis – An informational article exploring the diagnosis and treatment of MG
Try These Apps for Glare Sensitivity Ways to avoid triggering migraines and insomnia using blue light filters
Allodynia or Allergies? A discussion of dermatological allodynia, why we get it and how to treat it
Neurontin/Lyrica Block Formation of Synapses in Brain
Hot Weather Increases Pain in Chronic Illness
New Doctors, New Treatments – An Update Post
FDA Warns of Dangers of Epidural Spinal Injections – If you have chronic back pain, you’ll definitely want to know about this update!
The Poetry of Pain
Pain: Know thy Enemy – In order to fight, we must know our enemy intimately. Learn all about pain in this quick video
Are Steroids Safe? – Explores the safety of a variety of steroids used to treat many chronic health conditions
Going to the Emergency Room as a Chronic Illness Patient– Tips for surviving the ER.
Dental Care And Chronic Illness – Tips for basic dental care with additional information on many chronic illness conditions
When Superman Gets Sick – Adjusting to a life of chronic illness and living with the doubt and uncertainty when forced to take leave because of a chronic health condition
Chronic Illness Resources – Where to find what you need
Guest Post: Making It As a Spoonie Girl Boss
Avoiding Scams Targeted at Seniors, Chronically Ill

Hereditary Alpha Tryptasemia Syndrome (HA-TS)

Mast Cell Activation Disorders

Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Family Dysfunction and PTSD

First Step to Wellness is Mourning – We have to grieve what we’ve lost before we can overcome and begin to embrace life with chronic illness
Learning to Manage Anxiety, Depression and Panic Attacks – A few things I’ve learned in my battle against these mental health meanies
Complex PTSD and Chronic Illness – How my disability reawakened some not so fun old memories and reinstated some old issues with PTSD
Dissociation in the Doctor’s Office: Complex PTSD & White Coat Syndrome – When your PTSD is tied to medical mistreatment and/or diagnosis denial
Confessions of an Anxious Spoonie – Anxiety can create some crazy fears. Here’s one of mine
MCAS & Doctors Disbelieving Patients – Struggling to understand whether a doctor is a problem or if it’s all in my white coat syndrome head
Healing the Spirit – When it’s time to admit you have a problem
Affirmations and Effective Journaling – Two techniques for improving mental health
Changing Perspective – A bit more on affirmations and why they don’t work for everyone
Hell Hath No Fury Like an MCAS POTSie – Fighting the anxiety demons that come with having MCAS and POTS
When Family Denies Your Pain – Coming to grips with the extensive gaslighting my family used to deny my chronic illnesses
How to Set Healthy Boundaries – A must for positive mental health
Improving Your Mental Health despite Chronic Illness, Post 1 – This series, written after I finally got a good handle on my mental health issues and the ways that I did it
Improving Your Mental Health despite Chronic Illness, Post 2
Domestic Violence (It Affects Us All) – Pamela Jessen shares her personal story of partner abuse and offers some tips and encouragement to women still living with domestic violence
Domestic Violence: Breaking the Cycle for Good – Michelle Curtis shares her tips on overcoming codependent thoughts and behaviors, artifacts from child abuse or intimate partner abuse and includes a variety of ways to work on these issues.
10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
Tips and Tricks for the Holiday Season with Chronic Pain
Toxic Shame & Chronic Illness – Understanding the damaging effects of shame on our illness and mental health and a few ways to begin the healing journey

Chronic Illness Resources is a handy guide to finding everything the Zebra Pit writes and curates both on and offsite, from a vast reserve of pinterest pins to YouTube playlists and videos and so much more!