How Much Pain Are You In? This isn’t just for horse people, in fact, it applies to most of us who have chronic pain. “Okay, How much pain are you in at the moment?”, “Oh you know, just the normal amount”, “So, the normal amount is zero.”, “Wait, What?” Average JoeWelcome to the Average Joe… Continue reading How Much Pain Are You In?
Category: Medical
PTSD Awareness Day 2024
National PTSD Awareness Day National PTSD Awareness Day in the USA 2020. National PTSD Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 27. It aims to raise awareness of posttraumatic stress disorder, a mental health problem that may develop after a person has been exposed to one or more traumatic events. Links: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp Average JoeWelcome to… Continue reading PTSD Awareness Day 2024
The Seven Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Seven Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis I found this a little while ago in a group that I belong to. For the 7 Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis, we have Sleepy, Cranky, Shaky, Nervy, Foggy, Dopey, and Achy. I can honestly say that I feel these little guys, the only one that I don’t experience daily is Shaky, but… Continue reading The Seven Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
I Got COVID-19 Again
I Got COVID-19 Again I’m so glad that I allowed my employer to pressure me into getting vaccinated. This is the second time since I got both the jabs that I contracted COVID and the first time was before I was supposed to get a booster. That time kicked my ass good for a week.… Continue reading I Got COVID-19 Again
More Dental Problems
More Dental Problems A quick, short post here. Dealing with dental problems when you have autoimmune disorders and medications that aren’t very dental-friendly can be so frustrating. Once again, I have managed to develop major dental problems. Right now, I have two teeth that need root canals and crowns and one that needs a crown.… Continue reading More Dental Problems
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week – March 10-16, 2024
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Early on in this game, I have been playing, the doctors first threw around Multiple Sclerosis. At that time my symptoms have fit MS pretty much like a glove. The fatigue (which I still have); the walking (Giat) difficulties (which I still have); the numbness and tingling sensations (which I still… Continue reading Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week – March 10-16, 2024
Kick-Ass, It’s Not Cancer
Kick-Ass, It’s Not Cancer Recently, I have been experiencing swelling and pain in the lymph nodes in my neck. I saw my Rheumatologist who referred me to an Oncologist. They ordered an ultrasound and a fine needle biopsy. The results came back and they said, let’s keep an eye on them, see us in three… Continue reading Kick-Ass, It’s Not Cancer
February 2nd is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
February 2nd is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day With an estimated 1.5 million Americans afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis, NOW is the time to find a cure. We’re inviting you to join us in raising awareness about rheumatoid arthritis on #Rheum Awareness Day! Link:https://curearthritis.org/raday/ Average JoeWelcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place… Continue reading February 2nd is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth
The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth As I’m sure you were able to deduce that this post is about teeth, not just any teeth, my teeth. I recently lost another tooth, and my tooth loss can be tied to some of the medication that I’m taking. Many autoimmune disorders have teeth… Continue reading The Tooth, The whole Tooth and nothing but the Tooth
My Doctor Said – Circle Where It Hurts
My Doctor Said – Circle Where It Hurts I was at my family practice doctor the other day. They had me fill out a ton of paperwork, including the good old “Where Does It Hurt” form. My pain has been insane lately so, this is the outcome of those forms and the “Where Does It… Continue reading My Doctor Said – Circle Where It Hurts
