Can't Someone Fix What Ails Me? 21 Stories of Chronic Illness

The two people who compiled (and contributed) their own stories have over a dozen chronic illnesses between them. They and the other 19 writers want you to know what it's like. How do they, as "chronics," deal with walking into a medical office and being called "odd" or "complex" or "interesting?" How much should they tell others—and whose business is it anyway?

Where do they find the patience to try medication after medication and deal with the unpleasant side effects? How do they stay pos...