Chronically Ill Christian, Challenged to be Content
Every year Sjogren’s Day is honored around the world. Those of us diagnosed with Sjogren’s want to increase awareness, because this often-diagnosed disease isn’t understood. More people than not have never heard of it, when I share my disease knowledge. And, many doctors are not taught much about it in medical school. Even my rheumatologist…
I’ve been going so many places, as a professional patient always does. I’ve had 4 appointments in July and there are 2 more before the month is over. My Guttate Psoriasis is a little bit better. I’m babying the spots and using a few topical treatments. A few things I’m doing include: water-based lotion, laying…
I’ve been so aware that my ordeal with the allergic reaction is over. Oh, I can’t begin to express my thankfulness to God that the terrifying and miserable days are over. When you have times like this, it really makes you wonder if you can make it through. I wish that I hadn’t felt that…
Today I had the shortest surgery ever! It was only to remove a toenail that was barely attached. After accidently mashing the nail, it’s been held on by a tiny amount of skin. That might not be the correct medical terminology, but I think you understand. After three shots to numb the toe, the removal…
Although the last week was a nightmare, I was confident that with enough prednisone I could get better. The papules, for the most part, are drying up and fading. I’m not sure if there will be scars or not. Unfortunately I did scratch them. The large area of whelps is on my lower back and…
You know how weeks can fly by…just routine or boring? But, there are times that seem to last forever when you really need a good ending. Last week could have been boring and routine, but it turned into one of the most horrible. It all began late on Sunday with a phone call. One of…