Author Archives: suomi571

Waiting room blues

Had a busy morning! Orthopedic surgeon and Rheumatologist right after. My ortho appointment didn’t go too well, I was hoping for better news. My Rheumatologist wasn’t great either but she is amazing! Changing some meds and she involved me in … Continue reading

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Prioritize your health

How do you make your own health a priority when you have to take care of your elderly family member? I’m worn out and my pain is terrible.

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ER

I landed myself in the ER today. Side effects to a medication I started today. Tongue and lips swelled up. Tingeling and numbness feeling all over my arms and legs. I went back to urgent care today cause my bronchitis … Continue reading

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Please understand…

I really wish friends and family would understand that. Just because xyz is functioning after a night out dancing doesn’t mean I can. 😥😫

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Happy New Year

May you find peace and happiness despite your health challenges!

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Merry Christmas

Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness. May it be yours this holiday season and throughout the coming year!

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Reality

My Sunday morning routine. One if the things people don’t realize when they find out you’re having a (or more) chronic illness. My family is still very uncomfortable seeing me sort my meds. Makes me feel bad too. I wish … Continue reading

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High Pain Day

Hi all! I’m in terrible pain today. My work week was rough and I’m worn out. We’ve had very bad thunderstorms last night and I didn’t get much sleep. I feel like I’m having a bad hangover. The pain meds … Continue reading

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Nightmare of filling out medical forms

Anyone else gets overwhelmed when filling out medical history forms? This is for my long awaited appointment with a Rheumatologist. Been waiting to get in since last year October and my appointment last week got moved to June because of … Continue reading

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Happy Easter

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