What is it Like to Live with Costochondritis (Costo chondritis)? First, it is a rare disease so you may have not heard of it. The medical definition is – Musculoskeletal condition involving inflammation of costal cartilage (rib cartilage). However, for those living with it, it is different for every one of us. For me it… Continue reading What is it like to live with costochondritis (Costo chondritis)?
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Open Letter Thank You to all you Tweakers
Open Letter Thank You to all you Tweakers It seems to be that if you are not a drug abuser or a tweaker and you are trying to get a prescription filled for a controlled substance it is a hassle. In order to combat pain from my autoimmune disease, I take several controlled substances for… Continue reading Open Letter Thank You to all you Tweakers
Costochondritis Diagnosis
Costochondritis Diagnosis It has been some time since I updated this blog. That is mostly due to the fact that I have just not been feeling it lately. I haven’t been feeling myself and I haven’t been feeling well. A month ago, on top of my rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS) with… Continue reading Costochondritis Diagnosis
How To Tell When A Man Is Broken
How To Tell When A Man Is Broken Some of you will read this, laugh, and call me a pussy, others will read this and think to themselves that is them. For your partner in your life, I hope that they read this and that you are there to help. Men’s health is often skipped… Continue reading How To Tell When A Man Is Broken
Another Hospital Visit
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
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
My Latest Hospital Visit
My Latest 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,… Continue reading My Latest Hospital Visit
What is RA?
What is RA? So what is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. Now, let me clear up the huge misconception that RA is just like the pain you have in… Continue reading What is RA?
