Another Saturday has arrived. It seems like yesterday was Saturday, as they all fly by so fast. I thought that just resting in my recliner would slow life down, but it feels just like a blur. My only trip was due to having a doctor’s appointment. I saw my ankle orthopedic doctor on Friday. He […]
The end of August is almost here. I usually want time to slow down, but not so this week. My appointment with the hand specialist is on the 2nd of September and I can’t wait. My wrist has recently reached the point where something must be done. When my wrist was only hurting and swollen, […]
Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition that can cause severe pain and disability. It particularly affects the joints and occurs when blood flow to a bone is disrupted, leading to the death of bone tissue. In my right hand I have advanced AVN, as both my Lunate and Scaphoid bone are dead. This can be […]
My hand surgeon appointment was shocking! I never thought I would hear the news she gave me. When I saw a hand surgeon 1 1/2 years ago, he said that he usually takes out three bones and that leaves the patient with a lot of mobility. Having Avascular Necrosis in my wrists has made me […]
Having multiple chronic illnesses has taken me on a very tough journey. Every life has difficulties and pain, but when someone lives with illness and pain that occurs everyday, desperation can be an often-experienced emotion. Understanding Desperation Having feelings of desperation, unfortunately, can weigh me down. These feelings appear when I’m in the most pain. […]
When Charlie Kirk was assassinated I felt angry and sad. Now, I just feel down. This has turned into a bit of a flare and feelings of sadness. It’s the kind of sadness that says, I don’t want to do anything. The flare I’m having has a lot of symptoms that I am used to […]
Ways to Stop Pain 1. Medications 2. Physical Therapy 3. Alternative Therapies 4. Lifestyle Changes 5. Mind-Body Techniques 6. Heat and Cold Therapy 7. Supportive Devices 8. Professional Help 9. Staying Informed I’ve given my experiences with each of these topics. I know that each of us with chronic pain will have a different story. […]