Chronically Ill Christian, Challenged to be Content
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. […]
Updated: Oct 12 As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, many of us anticipate the beauty of fall and the coziness of winter. However, for those of us dealing with joint pain, cooler weather can bring on a flare or other challenges. I know from my own experience how much the weather can affect […]
I have wanted to post this past week, but was too overwhelmed. One of my adult children is having family problems, and hubby and I have been focused on helping. It doesn’t matter how old our children get, we both rush to help when they need us. When people I love are hurting and I […]
Lisa Ehrman It’s time for Christmas-is-almost-here-Panic! Every year I look through my lists of people and gifts, hoping I’ve done everything. Even when I was healthy, there would be something that I had missed. That meant running around buying what I could at the last minute. When I was younger and healthy, I took Christmas […]
