I think I’m making a mistake. Since my last trip, less than three weeks ago, I’ve developed Sciatica in my left hip. The pain is intense and throbs as it’s felt going down my leg and into my foot. Now, my next trip of the same length is coming in just a few days. By going, I’m not sure how …
Uncertainty In Chronic Illness
Going to the rheumatologist means lots of questions and lots of blood work. A few days ago I saw the rheumatologist’s nurse practitioner. She’s very thorough and asked me dozens of questions. I was very relieved that my Plaquenil prescription was doubled, and now I’m on a full dose. After two months of a half dose, I was anxious to …
Contemplating Chronic Illness
Joining the A Chronic Voice monthly prompt link-ups is a fun way to analyze your monthly goals. The prompt words below enable me to dig deep into thoughts I might not have explored. So, here goes! Reminding A life with chronic illness causes a person to think about life in a totally new way. Change is stressful, so I need …
Contentment In Five Minutes
For many years I’ve read about the 15 minute rule. You’re supposed to set the alarm for 15 minutes and work like mad to work on a chore or project. If you do this routine often, you’d be amazed at how much you could accomplish. As my chronic illnesses have progressed, I’ve found that if I do this for 15 …
How To Save For Those Big Medical Bills
Disclosure: Affiliate links are included. These links don’t cost you anything, but if you make purchases through the links, Chronically Content receives support. This year was the year of many new beginnings. Because our insurance company left the region, we were forced to sign up with the only available insurance company. This plan offers us a higher deductible, higher premiums, …
What Your “Home” Is NOT Telling You
Disclosure: Sponsored post. I couldn’t be more excited about a FREE event that’s launching in June — a “labor of love” from Robyn “GreenSmoothieGirl” Openshaw and Ryan Sternagel, whose infant sons both faced life-threatening illnesses at a young age. They had to analyze every aspect of their lives to eliminate unhealthy influences, and discovered how “silently” toxic their homes truly …
Waves of Neuropathy
It was good to be released from my Epilepsy doctor today. I’m glad that I didn’t get a diagnosis of Epilepsy last year, after the video EEG. But, as he said again today, he never could prove anything with me. He talked today about how he could never prove any diagnosis with my complex case. I definitely had migraines with …
10 Ways To Handle Flares While Traveling
Having a bad flare is my reward for the festivities I’ve enjoyed this past week. I haven’t bounced back yet to my normal level of pain. I usually stay at a 5 ( in the 1-10 pain scale). I spent a day at 8 and then I’ve been dealing with a 7 for two days. When you have a …
The Grand Days
Yesterday was a grand day in our family. Our daughter graduated from Occupational Therapy school and will start her first job soon. The long trip to attend this special day was so worth it! The early morning preparation was tough, but my adrenaline made it easier. We arrived the night before and drove to the venue early. Parking was quite …
It’s Worth It
An ordinary day with chronic illness is filled with ups and downs. This life is hard enough when you’re in your own home, surrounded by your family. Your routines help with keeping a steady beat in the chaotic symptoms that accompany our lives. When traveling, it seems so much harder to deal with the pain and fatigue. Normally, our travels …