While shopping, I overheard someone complaining how they needed to park in the handicapped spot at the drug store because they sprained their ankle and it hurt to walk. A sprained ankle hurts like hell. I get it. You see my joints feel like they are sprained and/or broken most of the time. They swell,... Continue Reading →
.....my latest blog on The Mighty. Read about my life with Georgia Grace. I always write about myself as a person living with multiple chronic illnesses (rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, Graves’ disease, high blood pressure, and disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis), but today I am going in another direction. My beautiful dog, Georgia Grace is a... Continue Reading →
Ok....being chronically ill is hard enough. Then along comes cold and flu season. Ugh...I would bathe in hand sanitizer if I could. No matter what I try, washing hands, hand sanitizers, avoiding sick people, taking immuoboosters......I still get sick. This time, however, was a real learning experience. I started feeling sick 7 days ago. I... Continue Reading →
So my heart is still aching over losing my cat, Isabella. I've been having trouble sleeping. It's so difficult holding an animal that you adore while they pass away. Things got better when I knew her ashes were back home with my parents. I know she had a good life, but not being able to... Continue Reading →
I feel like I've turned into an animal blogger lately. My pet's health has been as stressful over the years. My Lola passed after living with multiple illnesses, Georgia lives with multiple chronic illnesses, and my sweet, sweet Isabella has been battling lymphoma for the roughly 2 years. Today, Isabella lost that fight. I met... Continue Reading →
It's been a rough couple of weeks. The dog's diabetes diagnosis (see my previous blog It’s been a while…) and the stress of handling it caused me to flare HARD. A medrol dose of prednisone and a lot of rest has gotten me in better shape. I don't feel great, but then again, I never feel... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I have written. I've had a serious case of writer's block and honestly, since switching to my latest biologic drug, I've felt pretty good. Maybe I was feeling cocky. Maybe I was feeling lucky. Maybe I am only inspired to write when I am in pain. Today I am inspired... Continue Reading →
Ain't it the truth??!! Happy Halloween!
I recently started my seventh biologic drug. 7th.... S-E-V-E-N-T-H. I believe there are only 10 biologic drugs (don't quote me on that). But I fear I am running out of options. What is a biologic drug? I'll let WebMD explain: "Biologics are genetically-engineered proteins derived from human genes. They are designed to inhibit specific components... Continue Reading →
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. I've been dying to try a topical pain relieving lotion. I was thrilled when asked... Continue Reading →
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