Like many of you, housework and yard-work are rarely complete. In fact, at my house, the entire house has never been totally clean at the same time. When hubby was stronger, we sometimes worked together to have the house clean-enough. Hubby does a few things, and wants to do more, but he gets very weak. […]
Community Health Centers: 5 Reasons They Are Still Essential
Participating in the 2026 July Writing Prompts is a fun way to reconnect with other chronic illness bloggers. A Chronic Voice started this group and after a pause, has brought us back together to share our thoughts on 5 writing prompts that can relate to our lives. Living with chronic illness can be lonely, but […]
My two calcium tests are now finished. The test schedules were drawn out, because the hospital lost my first samples. I finally finished them on Monday. These tests were to complete the testing to see if I have a problem with my Parathyroid. An earlier test showed high PTH, so that was a worry. The […]
Unpacking boxes is a painful process. My scoliosis and lordosis makes it almost impossible to bend over. Standing up is hard enough. I’ve been working as hard as I can, but there are still so many things that need put away. Organizing as I go is necessary, because of the small size of our new […]
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 […]