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Revolution From My Bed: Finding Strength and resilience in illness
One young man, after the medical system fails him, suffers alone, bedridden for 10 years, then solves his own medical mystery. In Revolution From My Bed: Regain Control of Your Life as a Patient, Roi Shternin offers a wakeup call to doctors and a call to action for chronically ill patients.
Rejecting the doctor’s dire pronouncement he would never walk again, nor marry or have children, Shternin regains full control of his life. A real-life medical mystery, turned into a medical wonder, he diagnosed himself with a not-so-rare condition (POTS Syndrome). At 27, Shternin taught himself to walk and talk again, then persevered through the following five years of periodic relapses. Fully rehabilitated, on reintegrating back into society, he discovered his mission: patients need a revolution. He founded The Patient School, where people learn self-advocacy to take charge of their medical journey, and discover how to gamify and baby step their way to increased health and vitality.
“I woke up the night of my ultimate collapse at 23, drenched in sweat, pain, and sorrow, sicker than I’d ever been. This marked the beginning of five solid years condemned to my bed. Surrounded by ugly, blinking, cliche neon lights, everything beeped. People moaned. Powerless. All dignity lost. I became the old lady in the corridor, the ugly face of healthcare. Every day, an invalid confined to my bed, I woke to the fear, ‘There is no recovery for me.’ Left to my own devices, to die – alone. This is my story.”
Rejecting the doctor’s dire pronouncement he would never walk again, nor marry or have children, Shternin regains full control of his life. A real-life medical mystery, turned into a medical wonder, he diagnosed himself with a not-so-rare condition (POTS Syndrome). At 27, Shternin taught himself to walk and talk again, then persevered through the following five years of periodic relapses. Fully rehabilitated, on reintegrating back into society, he discovered his mission: patients need a revolution. He founded The Patient School, where people learn self-advocacy to take charge of their medical journey, and discover how to gamify and baby step their way to increased health and vitality.
“I woke up the night of my ultimate collapse at 23, drenched in sweat, pain, and sorrow, sicker than I’d ever been. This marked the beginning of five solid years condemned to my bed. Surrounded by ugly, blinking, cliche neon lights, everything beeped. People moaned. Powerless. All dignity lost. I became the old lady in the corridor, the ugly face of healthcare. Every day, an invalid confined to my bed, I woke to the fear, ‘There is no recovery for me.’ Left to my own devices, to die – alone. This is my story.”
146 pages, Paperback
Published March 29, 2022
About the author
Roi Shternin
4 books1 followerMy story is one of resilience, reinvention, and a whole lot of fight. At 27, a seemingly rare medical mystery (POTS) stole my voice and ability to walk. But instead of giving up, I became my own healthcare detective, teaching myself to walk and talk again. This journey ignited a fire in me to empower others facing similar challenges.
I'm on a mission to transform healthcare from the inside out. As a patient advocate, I'm:
The Founder of the Israeli Society for Dysautonomia: Building a strong community for those with chronic autonomic disorders. ⚡️
A Healthcare Entrepreneur: Launched startups and NGOs like Help+, Valero Clinical, Project Hearts, and Labriut! to empower patients and bridge the gap with healthcare providers.
The World's First Patient in Residence & Head of Innovation: Pioneering a new role at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute in Austria to revolutionize patient-centered care. 🇦🇹
The Founder of The Patient School: This groundbreaking platform empowers patients globally with the knowledge they need to navigate healthcare challenges.
I'm not just a patient advocate; I'm a catalyst for change. I share my story and insights as a sought-after international keynote speaker, media personality, and author. My latest book, "Revolution from My Bed," arms you with the tools to take control of your health journey.
I'm on a mission to transform healthcare from the inside out. As a patient advocate, I'm:
The Founder of the Israeli Society for Dysautonomia: Building a strong community for those with chronic autonomic disorders. ⚡️
A Healthcare Entrepreneur: Launched startups and NGOs like Help+, Valero Clinical, Project Hearts, and Labriut! to empower patients and bridge the gap with healthcare providers.
The World's First Patient in Residence & Head of Innovation: Pioneering a new role at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute in Austria to revolutionize patient-centered care. 🇦🇹
The Founder of The Patient School: This groundbreaking platform empowers patients globally with the knowledge they need to navigate healthcare challenges.
I'm not just a patient advocate; I'm a catalyst for change. I share my story and insights as a sought-after international keynote speaker, media personality, and author. My latest book, "Revolution from My Bed," arms you with the tools to take control of your health journey.
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