My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged – part 3 Thursday, September 28th, 2023Today 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. But… Continue reading My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged – Part 3
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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
Costochondritis X-Rays
Costochondritis X-Rays Since my costochondritis has been acting up and causing a ton of pain lately. My rheumatologist was concerned so she ordered some enhanced scans of my ribs so she could see if there was anything strange going on that she might be able to see on an x-ray. The results show, no airspace… Continue reading Costochondritis X-Rays
CBD or Not to CBD, That is The Question!
CBD or Not to CBD, That is The Question! My employer will not allow me to use CBD or Delta8 or anything like that. My job requires that I maintain a high-security clearance and one of the stipulations for my job, is that I can’t use anything that is controlled by the DEA, well that… Continue reading CBD or Not to CBD, That is The Question!
My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged Still
My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged *** YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED – This is a long post, in diary format *** I have been toying around in my mind different ways to make this post and here is what I have decided to do. I have been drafting this post for several weeks now and I… Continue reading My Lymph Nodes Are Enlarged Still
Costochondritis is a Bitch
Costochondritis is a Bitch For me, Costochondritis or Costo is rather bothersome. I can handle pain in a leg or arm, but everything connects to the chest so it is difficult to just sit a certain way so the pain is less. For me, sometimes (this can change multiple times in a day), it is… Continue reading Costochondritis is a Bitch
Costochondritis, Pain, and Weight
Costochondritis, Pain, and Weight So I have recently discovered that there is a nasty little link between Costochondritis, the level of pain, and how much movement and weight you are putting on your torso. First, if you follow the blog, you know that I’m only about one and a half years into Costochondritis and that… Continue reading Costochondritis, Pain, and Weight
Rheumatology Appointment
Rheumatology Appointment I had an appointment with my Rheumatologist the other day because I have been having major pain from my Costochondritis. Well, that is one appointment I wish I didn’t have. She switched my muscle relaxer again, and I agree with that choice. She wants me to stop the Tramadol entirely and replace it… Continue reading Rheumatology Appointment
