Feelings
I love it when things improve. The house, though still messy, is getting better everyday. There are only a few boxes in each room, and that makes us all so relaxed. Stress has been high with all the mess, but with every box emptied, I feel more at peace. My MCAS flare has stopped, for […]
Chronic Flares and New Beginnings
After living here for a month, our new home is starting to come together. There are a few small boxes to organize and Amazon packages to return. The only room that is still a disaster is my husband’s office. The office will probably look the same for a few months, because Hubby is very distracted. […]
How Can I Afford to be Chronically Ill?
How can I afford to be chronically ill? I have no idea. Now that we’re in debt from my medical bills in 2025, I’m working on the best way to pay them off. Because of my surgery and care of my ankle (Talus bone) that has Avascular Necrosis, the bills piled up. I had appointments […]
Exploring the Hidden Connections Between Addiction and Cancer in Crave
Disclaimer: This post contains information from Dr Cuomo and Amazon. I am an Amazon affilaite and a link costs you nothing, if you make a purchase. Welcome to the introduction and giveaway of a great new book: Crave – The Hidden Biology of Addiction and Cancer. As someone with numerous chronic illnesses, I find that […]
A Surprising Aura
In the last ten days I’ve been riding in the car for 1,300 miles. I took antibiotics to cure an UTI, which worked. It was also a mind-blowing time of fun with my grandkids. They were so sweet and really loved having us there. After arriving home last night, I was beat. We were greeted […]
The Empty Nest is Coming
I’ve put it out of my mind, but now I must face what’s coming. After moving here in June, bringing our youngest, I hoped the summer wouldn’t go by so quickly. He earned his PhD and is leaving soon to prepare for his first job. I’m so proud of him. He’ll be an Assistant Professor […]
Sometimes the Chronic Journey is Scary
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 […]
Feels Like A Blur
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 […]
Something Must Be Done
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, […]
Understanding Avascular Necrosis and Its Impact on Numbness in Extremities
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 […]