I've lived with Chronic illness for over 20 years. During that time, I admit, I haven't always been good at communicating what I needed from friends and family. Over the years, I've learned how to set boundaries and ask for what I need. The issue is, I've become more discerning of whom I choose to... Continue Reading →
I haven't blogged in a while. Recovering from pneumonia was difficult, then I caught COVID..... After 2 years and 8 months of avoiding the dreaded virus, I tested positive. I had a mild case. Bad cold without a fever. Due to my immunocompromised status, my doctor prescribed Paxlovid, the antiviral medication. Although my COVID symptoms... Continue Reading →
A few years ago, I began taking a drug called Kevzara. This drug, for me, was a miracle. For the first time in years, I saw my ankles on a consistent basis. My swelling decreased significantly and I felt pretty good. At one point, I was walking 5 miles a day, losing weight, and feeling... Continue Reading →
It's been a hot minute since I've posted a blog. There are 15 blogs in my drafts that I just couldn't finish. I feel like I lost my voice for a bit. I've lived in pain for over 20 years. This past year; however, I feel like my disease is out of control. Medication barely... Continue Reading →
I've been doing a bunch of series lately. First on COVID-19, then on depression. A fellow blogger, Rick Phillips from RADiabetes reached out and suggested that we should do a Podcast with my nonprofit's AiArthritis Voice 360 Podcast on depression because he felt there were many patients in our community who were feeling the same... Continue Reading →
So if you are immunocompromised like me, the presence of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has you feeling uneasy. Between the political jockeying, the stock markets dropping, and the news cycles spreading panic, it's hard to know how much information to take to heart. I know I panic every flu season, so this added virus is... Continue Reading →
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