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
Category: Medical
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/
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
