FLARE UPS
You never know when a flare up is going to happen or how it is
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Pain
Having several new diagnoses has been a shock to my system in several ways. Not
At Least 2 New Diagnosis
It’s been a long few weeks for me with doctors and physical therapy appointments almost
1969-Moon and American
1969, a year that changed the world or at least America. I’ve been watching a
Insomnia
Insomnia is the Worst! I’m dealing with a horrible bout of insomnia…. literally my days
Fifteen
Fifteen Fifteen, what a daunting number. It seems large but small at the same time.
Recovery from Chronic Illness
The term I have recovered from chronic illness just baffles me. If someone truly has
Wearing My Diseases
I didn’t set out to wear these things, in fact when I was diagnosed, I
MS-thief of memories
I want to just vent a little on how hard life with MS is. You
Sick and Tired, Us Too
Sick and Tired of You Being Sick and Tired When a person first becomes sick,
Understanding Gastroparesis
Understanding Gastroparesis Gastroparesis (GP) is delayed gastric emptying. GP is a disease that basically stops
Understanding OCD
Understanding O.C.D. Obsessive -compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic, common and long-term disorder where a
Depression and Anxiety
Understanding Depression and Anxiety Both depression and anxiety are considered mood disorders. They are usually
Understanding Migraines
Understanding Migraines Migraines are a type of headache that is defined by severe throbbing and
G.I. Issues
Understanding G.I. Issues G.I. refers to gastrointestinal. These are issues that are centered around the
Life After School Days
So, I’ve been cleaning out and organizing my life lately, which is always a fun
Summer Time Sickness
Now I don’t want this to be a pity party for me and I don’t
Childless in the Church
As more and more people are beginning to deconstruct their faith (I am referring to
Out with 2022 and into 2023
So, 2022 was full of discomfort and disappoints for me personally. It was a year
Depression as Anger
When people talk about depression and anxiety there seems to be one specific image that
Chronic Illness and Friendship
What no one tells you or really talks about is how having a chronic illness
Researching for My Honorary M.D.
As my G-POEM surgery draws closer I have found myself down a deep, long, and
Lhermitte’s Sign
So, this being MS awareness month, there is a lot of information being shared from
Word of the New Year
Ok so instead of resolutions which I know I’ll break within a few days of
Life is a Journey
Life can take you on a journey you aren’t ready for. I am living that
Memory Failures….
Short term memory is defined as information that is retained within the brain and is
Grief
Grief Grief is a funny thing, it can some out of nowhere and it can
Adopted in Life
“What? You’re adopted? I never would have thought that!” That has been a statement that
Are We Really Pro-Life?
This is going to be a bit of a rant of sorts. There is so
A New Label
So, there is a word that has been getting thrown around lately, neurodiversity. Neurodiversity (ND)
Difficulties with Death
So, I find myself at the crossroads of yet another death in my life. My
Election Eve
As we are coming up on the eve of another election in this country I
Crystals
So having all these autoimmune diseases makes one really start to look at life and
Nature vs. Nurture
As someone who is adopted I’ve always wondered about the idea of nature versus nurture.
Medicine Journey
I am in no way disparaging medicine, those in the medical field, or anything like
Dystautonomia
Dysautonomia Dysautonomia is what is called an umbrella term because it encompasses several types of
Diabetes
Diabetes Understanding Diabetes Diabetes is a disease that results in too much sugar in the
Asthma
Understanding ASTHMA: Asthma is a condition that affects the lungs and respiratory system. It presents
MCAS
MCAS: MAST CELL ACTIVATION SYMNDROME Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is an autoimmune illness that causes
Good Hearted Woman
I never would have told you years ago that I was what would be considered
Dumpster Fire 2020
Dumpster Fire of a Year So we all know by this time that this year
Isms and Phobias
Isms and Phobias Racism, homophobia, sexism, isms and phobias have been around since the dawn
Billy Jack: Movies
We just watched three movies from one director and star, someone I am sure most
Holiday Grief
As the holiday season really gears up there is something that is lingering, it is
Fight Of My Life
Having autoimmune diseases is a hard life to live. Everything you have known has now
Grief Over Your Old Self
When you have to deal with autoimmune diseases the one thing that I wish I
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is one of those things that a lot of doctors still do not quiet
Fatigue vs. Tiredness
I’m so tired is a statement that I say at least a dozen times a
CVID
Understanding CVID: CVID (Common Variable Immune Deficiency) is defined as a disorder that impairs the
Taking on my Illnesses
So having all these autoimmune diseases makes one really start to look at life and
Daddy Sang Bass
Dad and I took a trip to Mississippi Women’s College one weekend for him to
MS
Understanding MS: According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, MS is defined as” involving an
PCOS
Understanding PCOS PCOS stands for either polycystic ovary syndrome or polycystic ovarian syndrome. Both ways