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
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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/
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
It Is Not Lymphoma, But What Is It?
It Is Not Lymphoma, But What Is It? I got really good news, but it is also a little bittersweet at the same time. On the 11th, I saw my oncologist, armed with the blood test results, that stated: “Localized Enlarged Lymph Nodes” “There is no flow immunophenotypic evidence of a B or T-cell lymphoproliferative… Continue reading It Is Not Lymphoma, But What Is It?
How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me
How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me Sjögren’s syndrome has a whole host of symptoms like Central Nervous System damage, glandular damage, lung damage, renal impairment, joint damage skin damage, as well as dry eyes, dry mouth, and dry skin. There are also issues with chronic fatigue, chronic cough, dental problems, and Brain fog. I mean,… Continue reading How Sjögren’s Syndrome Has Affected Me
My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged – Part 3
My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged – part 3 Thursday, September 28th, 2023 Today was a humbling day for me, my son has been sick all week, and I usually carpool with him, so I drove to work today (a 45-minute drive) while I’m not feeling well. The morning drive was good, but the evening drive was challenging.… Continue reading My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged – Part 3
My Cat Is More Than My ESA
My Cat Is More Than My ESA My wife dubbed my cat my Emotional Support Animal (ESA) because she is usually glued to me when I’m having flare-ups and when I’m in pain. Over the past few years, she has developed her ability to detect when I’m going to have a flare-up. It has taken… Continue reading My Cat Is More Than My ESA
Lymph Nodes – And Now We Wait
Lymph Nodes – And Now We Wait!!! Saturday, September 23, 2023 Today has been an up-and-down kind of day. I started off with little to no pain, but it really started to ramp up as the day went on. The weather today had a lot to do with my pain levels, as we are in… Continue reading Lymph Nodes – And Now We Wait
Lymph Nodes – Part 2
Lymph Nodes – Part 2 Part 1 is here Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Everything seems to thankfully be at a dull roar today. Both sides are swollen, but the pain and discomfort seem to be manageable. I haven’t heard anything yet about scheduling the biopsy yet. Looking back through all this, I am about 98%… Continue reading Lymph Nodes – Part 2
