Hospital Visit My most recent visit to the local hospital was very eye-opening. So we are in the middle of this “high contagious”, “deadly” pandemic and you wouldn’t know that at the local hospital. So when you come into the ER, the security guard stops you and asks you the standard COVID questions, and then… Continue reading Another Hospital Visit
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Postural Tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) – Another Diagnosis
Postural Tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) – Another Diagnosis And the hits just keep on coming. In 2019, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and my neurologist was convinced that there is more buried under the surface. In 2020 my Rheumatologist was added to my list and diagnosed me with rheumatoid arthritis. I started treatment right away that… Continue reading Postural Tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) – Another Diagnosis
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. Every year thousands of individuals die by… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week
Pain Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month The month of September has been declared Pain Awareness Month. Pain Awareness Month is a time when various organizations work to raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management. Linkshttps://www.theacpa.org/pain-awareness/september-is-pain-awareness-month/
What Is A Specialty Pharmacy
Specialty Pharmacy Time to reorder and this time around the Specialty Pharmacy called me, up until now, I had to call them and place the order, which well that sucks if you have brain fog going on and you space out and forget. Of course, I wasn’t home to receive the call, so I called… Continue reading What Is A Specialty Pharmacy
An Average Road Trip
An Average Road Trip I recently took a road trip to Florida (I reside in Northern Virginia). The first day I drove to the Georgia/Florida line and I was very stiff and sore that night. Let me tell you that 9 hours behind the wheel even with hourly stops is just too much for someone… Continue reading An Average Road Trip
PTSD Awareness Day 2021
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
What a Year This Week Has Been
What a Year This Week Has Been So let me state this couldn’t be any more of a truer statement this week. I have had every intention of going onsite to work this week, but so far I have racked up telework hours. I’m sure it won’t be long until they tell me to come… Continue reading What a Year This Week Has Been
Nervous About This Weeks Injection
Nervous About This Weeks Injection I’m so nervous about this week’s injections. I have felt like crap all week and started to feel decent today and I have to take this week’s injection tonight. I’m thinking, but hoping I’m wrong, that the injections are what is making me feel so rough lately. I guess time… Continue reading Nervous About This Weeks Injection
Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives healthcare providers, public policymakers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment… Continue reading Men’s Health Month
