Ask the Babe

Ask the Babe a question, and our panel of real Babes will do their best to answer.

Are you taking the correct medication? One ChronicBabe almost died...

I was very nearly killed this week by a pharmacy error and I wanted to impress upon you all how careful you must be with your medications...and offer some resources on how to make sure your pills are correct.

Posted: 10/16/2007 in Ask the Babe

A reader asks: should I disclose my illness during a job interview?

A reader encounters a lack of compassion (and understanding) when she discloses her illness during a pre-interview phone call with a prospective employer. She wonders, "what could I have done differently?" In a twist on our "Ask the Babe" series, where real readers ask questions and a panel of Babes offers advice, this question is answered by Rosalind Joffe of CICoach.com, a career expert who coaches folks with chronic illness around workplace issues.

Posted: 5/9/2006 in Ask the Babe | Also posted in: Careers

A reader asks: Could fibromyalgia be caused by viral infections?

The Babe offers advice for folks who want to know about a possible fibromyalgia/viral infection connection.

Posted: 7/5/2005 in Ask the Babe

A reader asks: How do I find a doctor who supports me, not judges me?

The Babe offers advice on finding the right doctor to fit your needs. It's like a job interview - and you're the boss.

Posted: 7/2/2005 in Ask the Babe

A reader asks: Which drug should I take for relapsing-remitting MS?

The Babe offers advice on choosing a drug for relapsing-remitting MS.

Posted: 6/27/2005 in Ask the Babe

A reader asks: What to do after Cox-2 is gone?

The Babe offers advice on coping with pain without COX-2 inhibitors.