Living With An Invisible Injury

Are you someone that is a competitive athlete? If you have ever been ripped away from your sport after a concussion you may know that there is a lot of pain and anger that follows. I sustained my first concussion from synchronized swimming and was later forced to quit due to my injuries. I remember the pain and sadness I felt watching my teammates compete while I sat on the sidelines in pain. 

Prior to leaving the sport I did have a traumatic experience with a coach not listening to me when I told them I was physically in pain. Unfortunately, situations like this happen often in sports but, now we are starting to see better implementations of concussion protocols in sports. 

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 Today I talk about the frustrations and challenges that chronic pain and chronic illness patients face when dealing with imaging tests & blood work. For many of us our doctors order us (or we request) these imaging tests or blood work panels, and we hope to get some form of result that will tell us why we are experiencing our symptoms but, they often show up normal. 

Hope you enjoyed today's episode, thanks for listening! 

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Today we have Susannah, aka @headachenutritionist on Instagram. Today Susannah shares her story with concussion & persistent headaches and how it lead to the discovery of a brain tumor she had on her brain stem. She shares her story of being a registered dietitian (RD) and how she helps those say goodbye to headaches and migraine attacks with nutrition. By listening you will also find some of the top 5 foods/nutrients your body needs after a concussion. 

Susannah's Instagram: @headachenutritionist or https://www.instagram.com/headachenutritionist/

Susanah's Website: https://www.headachenutritionist.com/

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Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website

Rowan’s Law was named for Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died in the spring of 2013 from a condition known as second impact syndrome. Rowan is believed to have experienced three concussions over six days while playing rugby. She had a concussion but didn’t know her brain needed time to heal. Neither did her parents, teachers or coaches. - Ontario.ca

The last Wednesday of each September has been designated as Rowan’s Law Day to help raise awareness about concussion safety.

Today I share about Rowan's Law and the importance of having concussion protocols in sports, schools, and work places. 

Please to this episode to honour Rowan but, to gain awareness about concussions and become more aware. 

Rowan's Law Day: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-day

Rowan's Law: https://www.ontario.ca/page/rowans-law-concussion-safety#:~:text=Rowan's%20Law%20(Concussion%20Safety)%2C,reviewed%20Ontario's%20Concussion%20Awareness%20Resources

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Today I discuss what is needed to ensure a healthy relationship between the doctor/practitioner and patient. In order to have a healthy and smooth relationship it takes both parties to work together to ensure the patient has adequate care.

I know I am not the only one who has felt let down from doctors, and the healthcare system so friends I encourage you to never give up!! Keep advocating for yourself :)

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Today marks one year of this podcast! I am so incredibly grateful for everyone's support through listening, following on instagram and to all of the guests who have shared their stories. I am so glad I have been able to share my story, others stories, and spread more awareness on concussions, migraine and chronic illness. I hope that you will continue to listen and show your support. Remember you are never alone, and can always reach out to me for support. 

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Today we have guest Audrey, aka @ourrelaxinglife on Instagram. Audrey has lived with Vestibular migraine for 10 years, and is sharing her challenges with the health care system, medications, treatments and much more.  

Here's what to expect from today's conversation: 

- Audrey's journey with vestibular migraine

  - The impacts migraine has had on Audrey's life 

- What Audrey has found helpful in managing migraine 

 - Advice to those struggling with migraine right now  

Audrey's Instagram: @ourrelaxinglife https://www.instagram.com/ourrelaxinglife/ 

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Website: https://invisibleinjury.wixsite.com/website 

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