It’s been a while since we joined the A Chronic Voice Linky with these prompt words: telling, speaking, worrying, fantasizing, and progressing. I enjoy the challenge of using each word in my chronic illness journey. This year has had its ups and downs, but mostly downs. Telling (or summarizing my health this year) 2023 has…
Getting Closer to a Diagnosis
Warning: Rash pictures below. When I started breaking out in a rash on my arms, I hated it but thought it wouldn’t get worse. Through each day this week I got bigger bumps. They also grew in number so that my forearms (pictured below) have twice as many. This itchy rash is so miserable and…
Name That Rash!
My appointment with the dermatologist was long and was thorough. I was first examined by an intern who looked at every bump on my body. It’s a little embarrassing when pictures are taken. They keep these to prepare for future visits. The doctor came in next and examined me. She talked to me, asked me…
Can You Stop This Itching?
Have I ever mentioned that I itch…a lot? I’m having another flare and can’t stop. Late last night I composed a MyChart message to my dermatologist. I shared with her that I am also having a rash with this itching. The rash has been getting worse and there are new spots every day. I have…
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More Big Medical Bills Are Coming
What a busy week! I had two appointments and will have a third on Monday. The dentist appointment wasn’t too bad, at least there were no new cavities. This appointment had a cleaning plus relaxation treatment. There were all types of spa things: soft music, dim lights, cucumber slices, massage chair, and a neck massage….