Joshua Taffet LCSW

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• Wisconsin Woman with Lupus Participates in Second Ironman Competition

  Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease. It occurs when the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues and organs rather than viruses. Symptoms vary greatly, which is part of why it is so hard to diagnose. 1.5 million people in the United States alone live with diagnosed Lupus.What is the Ironman...

• Medical Treatments for Croup

  Croup, a common viral condition, causes swelling in a child’s airway, making it hard to breathe. This is because the already-narrow airway is made even narrower. This viral infection often starts as a common cold, which is then followed by a harsh, barking sound, especially at night. It is also...

• The Very Real and Deep Depression That Is Often Associated With Multiple Sclerosis

  To date, what exactly triggers the onset of MS remains unknown. In some individuals, attacks of neurologic symptoms come and go, while in others, the attacks never get better. Nevertheless, in all individuals with MS, damage to the nerves can make it difficult for the nerve impulses to travel...

• An Open Letter to Parents of Children with Cystic Fibrosis

  A columnist with Cystic Fibrosis News Today recently opened up about what his life with cystic fibrosis has been like. He is a deaf 24-year-old named Brad Dell, and he loves everything about his life. Instead of letting the disease ruin his life, he has chosen to be thankful for everything that he...

• Immunosuppressive Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis

  What is multiple sclerosis (MS)?Multiple sclerosis is a medical condition that affects the brain and the spinal cord. A few of the early symptoms of the disease are numbness, tingling sensation, blurry vision, and feeling weak. In this disease, the immune system tends to attack the myelin, which is...

• Alternative Treatments For Laryngitis

  When the larynx (vocal cords) is inflamed, laryngitis occurs. A bacterial or viral infection or extremely strained vocal cords causes this condition.A weak or hoarse voice is the most common laryngitis symptom. At times, laryngitis patients are unable to talk, and a dry cough and sore throat...