My new pain doctor shared the results of my MRI with me today. He’s one of those doctors that barely spends any time in the room with me. He basically said that I had pinched nerves leading to my legs. Then he and I discussed my options for treatment. Some of the treatment options included: …
This is a heavy week at my house. There is so much coming that is worrisome and I am looking ahead with many prayers and cautiousness. Although my list of chronic illnesses is long, the issue of chronic pain in my back is the most bothersome thing I live with. Chronic back pain won’t kill …
Although the world has been in lockdown, those of us with chronic illness feel like we’re always in lockdown. Sometimes we can’t get out of the bed, and when we do the couch is the next stop. When I first became bed and couch-ridden, I felt so bored. I wanted to be creative, but I …
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I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome only three years ago. I’ve certainly had it longer than three years, but it takes many years for the blood work to show the antibodies that point to Sjogren’s. Since 2012, my doctor’s told me that I had an autoimmune condition, but didn’t have blood work to show it …
This past week has been unreal! Everywhere I look is bad news. My husband’s cancer may be metastatic. His last bone scan showed suspicious places and now he is to have another scan, a PET CT scan. This is going to look further by checking all his organs. We are now in the process of …
Are holidays difficult for you? There are many reasons that a person may find holidays to be stressful or depressing. When you add chronic illness into that mix, there can really be some bad feelings associated with holidays. We just had our Easter celebration on Sunday. After the meal, I felt sad and depressed. I …
