Losing My Rheumatologist I just returned from my regular Rheumatologist appointment and discovered that she will no longer be practicing medicine. First, I wish her well and hope everything works out for her and her family. Now, I’m in the sucky process of trying to find a decent Rheumatologist in an area where there are… Continue reading Losing My Rheumatologist
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The Tooth, The Whole Tooth and Nothing But The Tooth
The Tooth, The Whole Tooth and Nothing But The Tooth Recently, I had four different dental appointments to get some major work done on my teeth. This time, my dentist told me that I needed to have several more root canals, that they wanted to refer me to a specialist, and that they would repair… Continue reading The Tooth, The Whole Tooth and Nothing But The Tooth
Osteoarthritis (OA) vs Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Osteoarthritis (OA) vs Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) I have had so many of my friends, family, and coworkers tell me that they have arthritis too, and they aren’t taking any medications for it, they aren’t seeing a specialist, and so on. So, I want to take this time to explain what RA and OA are. Osteoarthritis Let’s… Continue reading Osteoarthritis (OA) vs Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
COVID, Parosmia And A Wet Dog
COVID, Parosmia and a Wet Dog What do COVID, Parosmia, and a wet dog have in common? What in the hell is Parosmia anyway, and why do I care? I was in with my Mrs. Average in Richmond, Virginia in mid-May and was one of the lucky few who managed to get COVID-19 for a… Continue reading COVID, Parosmia And A Wet Dog
Waiting For What Feels Like Forever
Waiting For What Feels Like Forever ***NOTE*** This post is very much different than what I normally post about. This post is mostly written while I’m waiting for Mrs. Average who is currently in surgery. Mrs. Average is having a major medical procedure today. We drove up from Fredericksburg to Fairfax, which on paper is… Continue reading Waiting For What Feels Like Forever
Sjögren’s Syndrome – 2 Years Later
Sjögren’s Syndrome – 2 Years Later About two years ago, I was diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome. Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease, where your body’s immune system attacks itself. The main symptoms are brain fog, fatigue, chronic cough, dry eyes, dry mouth, dental problems, dry skin, and painful joints. In my case, since I also… Continue reading Sjögren’s Syndrome – 2 Years Later
Withdrawal From Tramadol
Withdrawal From Tramadol Being on medication has its ups and downs, and one of the major downs is when you stop taking a medication. I was on Tramadol, which is a synthetic opioid that is used to manage pain. I had been on it for about two years, for pain related to my Costochondritis. I… Continue reading Withdrawal From Tramadol
How Much Pain Are You In?
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?”
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
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,… Continue reading The Seven Dwarfs of Rheumatoid Arthritis
