Urine Color Today we are talking about urine color and I’m going to likely piss you off (see what I did there). The biggest thing to watch for in your urine is the darker the color the more likely you are dehydrated and dehydration is a symptom of a handful of illnesses. This chart… Continue reading Urine Color
Category: Medical
Sometimes I’m Just A Dizzy Blonde
Sometimes I’m Just A Dizzy Blonde I’m not sure if it was medication, or something else, but the other day, I had a few mildly alarming dizzy spells. I stood up to go to bed and about 60-80 seconds later as I was at the bottom of the stairs to head to bed, things started… Continue reading Sometimes I’m Just A Dizzy Blonde
Inject, Inject, Inject Again
Inject, Inject, Inject Again What the hell, I again had another injection failure, a month after the first one. They would have been from different orders, but I guess they could be from the same lot number. I will be calling Humira again and reporting this to them. I’m not upset, just frustrated. This time,… Continue reading Inject, Inject, Inject Again
Chronic Illness is Life Altering
Chronic Illness is Life Altering Chronic illness has put me in a different place in life than everyone else my age & I need to try my best to remind myself that it is not something to be ashamed of. This couldn’t be any more true than it is right now for me. From the… Continue reading Chronic Illness is Life Altering
What is Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. There doesn’t seem to be a set of rules that fibromyalgia follows either. Some patients will have pain in… Continue reading What is Fibromyalgia
Physical Therapy On My Shoulder
Physical Therapy on My Shoulder I started PT for my right shoulder, the one that I injured, trying to catch the round bale of hay. It is sort of humorous as I was describing to him my medical conditions and he was seriously doubting that I have them. His line of questioning and his comments… Continue reading Physical Therapy On My Shoulder
Flare-ups Everywhere
Flare-ups Everywhere I pretty much have most of my issues with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) under control, much of the day-to-day fibromyalgia symptoms are managed fairly well and the costochondritis is hit or miss. This however does not help too much to manage flare-ups. I wake up and try to make my way out of bed.… Continue reading Flare-ups Everywhere
I Fell Out of Bed, Ouch!
I Fell Out of Bed, Ouch! Yep, you read that right, I actually fell out of bed and I don’t know how or why. This isn’t the first time I fell out of bed, but it is the first time that I did it and I wasn’t on some medication that knocked me out or… Continue reading I Fell Out of Bed, Ouch!
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. Links https://www.theacpa.org/pain-awareness/september-is-pain-awareness-month/
