Tips and tricks – What are the ways you have learned to work around the physical difficulties and limitations of your autoimmune condition. I remember being at one of those home kitchen tools parties years ago and I friend said something about not wanting to buy "gadgets" because that are just junk you don't... Continue Reading →
I am proud to be participating in the third annual RA blog week. Thanks to Rick @ RADiabetes for inviting me to participate. I look forward to catching up on everyone's blogs soon. I am currently attending the American College of Rheumatology's annual Advocates for Arthritis in Washington DC. I will do my best to... Continue Reading →
I wanted to say "THANK YOU" to Jimmy Kimmel for speaking out against the Graham-Cassidy bill that is attempting to pass in the Senate in the next few days. Jimmy commented on the fact that people will think he is "politicizing my son's health problems" but he unapologetically states he is doing just that. He... Continue Reading →
It’s the one year anniversary of losing my beloved Lola. She is one of the inspirations for my name Lolabellaquin. Sadly, only Bella remains and she is not long for this world. Sharing as a way to honor one of the greatest loves of my life. Life is simply better with a pet. I’m certain.
8/13/16: My final update. My queen has passed…..
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| “You might be gone from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart.” |
My phone rang at 2:00 am. A vet at the emergency hospital told me that Lola “arrested and passed”. I’m surprised none of you heard my scream as my heart broke in two. I asked if I could go and hold her. I raced to the hospital with tears streaming down my face. When I walked in, they told me that Lola stopped breathing for 2 minutes but had just started again. Her eyes were open and she was drooling. Then she heard me and fighter that she is, sat up for me. It was partly my Lola and partly a zombie Lola. Her poor little body was struggling to breathe. When they initially told me she died, I was heart broken that she did so alone…
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This is an updated version of my post regarding insurance "I preexist therefore I am..." and a longer version of my "The Mighty" piece : How AHCA, Repeal of ACA Could Affect Me With Preexisting Conditions. I am reeling over the Senate vote to repeal or replace ObamaCare today. I firmly believe the law needed improvement,... Continue Reading →
***This is an updated version of I preexist therefore I am… *** I’ve been in a brain freeze for the past few days. The recent passing of the AHCA (American Health Care Act) in the House and the Senate’s Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA) have left me reeling for many reasons. When I expressed... Continue Reading →
I'm going out on a limb. I may be controversial with my stance, but I am taking it. I see all the programs out to help people with opioid addiction. I've also seen memes asking why Narcan (a drug that reverses opiod overdoses) is free while chemo isn't free for cancer patients. Now drug addiction... Continue Reading →
***Update. I received a 4th nomination. Thank you again!! A big thank you to whoever nominated me, & As my joints turn, for THREE Wego Health Awards. I am beyond thankful and humbled. It means so much that more than my mom an dad read my blog. WEGO Health has lots of Health Advocates... Continue Reading →
A little Public Service Announcement: A few weeks ago, I had a biopsy to remove a "suspicious" mole. This was done during my annual skin check. In addition to being a child of the 70's and 80's who loved baby oil to get a tan, I do have a skin disease called DSAP (Disseminated superficial... Continue Reading →
Dear Senator Toomey, I've emailed you multiple times over the past few years and never once did it make an impact on your decision in terms of voting. I don't expect you to suddenly become liberal because I've written you a letter, but I had hoped that you would have heard the overwhelming cries from... Continue Reading →
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