CAD Columns Archives

Staying Hydrated Is Essential for People With Cold Agglutinin Disease

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May 25, 2022

Obviously, dehydration is dangerous for anyone, especially if it is extreme. However, for people with conditions like CAD, it has an added level of urgency.

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Cautions and Risks When Living With Cold Agglutinin Disease

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

May 18, 2022

CAD is not a well-known disease, which means it is typically up to the patient to instruct the physician on the steps necessary to be safe.

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Connecting the Dots Between CAD and Digestive Issues

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

May 11, 2022

The year prior to my diagnosis, I had daily stomach issues and dark urine. I did not know it at the time, but I was experiencing hemolysis.

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Seasonal Changes Challenge the Health and Lifestyle of Patients With CAD

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

May 4, 2022

Seasonal changes result in physical, health, and lifestyle changes for patients with cold agglutinin disease (CAD).

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CAD Patients With Chronic Rashes Want More Answers

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

April 27, 2022

Rashes are not something I ever associated with CAD. The more research I do, the more I find there is so much more to this disease than one realizes.

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The First Steps on the Road After a CAD Diagnosis Matter Most

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

April 13, 2022

I have long been surprised by the lack of information given to me by my first doctor following my diagnosis of cold agglutinin disease (CAD).

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Corticosteroid Treatment for CAD Deserves More Research

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

April 6, 2022

During my second appointment with my hematologist, we began discussing treatment options for my cold agglutinin disease (CAD).

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Mononucleosis, Other Autoimmune Diseases Complicate CAD Diagnosis

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

March 30, 2022

There is so much to learn about my disease, cold agglutinin disease (CAD), including how it branches off into other directions.

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Maze of Symptoms for CAD Patients Made Worse by Insurance Red Tape

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Alithea Athans, CAD Contributor

March 23, 2022

As comforting as it is to have health insurance, it also can be aggravating when you are dealing with multiple symptoms that can’t easily be explained.