Chronic Illness

I don’t know where to start….. so much has happened since last week. Sometimes you go for a checkup and are nonchalant about it. This was one of those times. I had a routine ophthalmologist appointment. I have to go every year to make sure that the Plaquinel I take for Sjogren’s doesn’t damage my […]

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, […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Our Christmas was filled with so many warm memories! Driving six days to spend four days with my family has been very hard. But, the memories of the four days are joyful, no matter the increase in pain. We have two more days of driving before we arrive at home. The only way I could […]