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?
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Diagnosis #2
Diagnosis #2 I have been quiet recently, mostly due to mild depression and some anxiety all related to COVID-19. Unlike much of the population, I’m considered mission essential, which sounds like a good thing, but it honestly translates to, “you are good at what you do and you will do whatever it takes, so we… Continue reading Diagnosis #2
Monday Meme
Monday Meme Finally! Clothing for the accident-prone or those with Fibromyalgia
Aspartame Side Effects
Aspartame Side-Effects Aspartame was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1974 and has been under controversy for many years. Aspartame is one of the most common artificial sweeteners available, sold under the brand names Acesulfame potassium (K), AminoSweet®, Equal®, Neotame®, NutraSweet®, Advantame®, NutraSweet®, AminoSweet®, Pal Sweet Diet®, Blue Zero Calorie Sweetener… Continue reading Aspartame Side Effects
I’m So Tired Of Everyone Telling Me That I’m Just Getting Old
I’m So Tired of Everyone Telling Me I’m Just Getting Old OK, there is some truth to that, Yes, I’m getting older, I turn 50 this year. But are you telling me that every one that is around 50 has the same problems that I have? I mean is every man my age having the… Continue reading I’m So Tired Of Everyone Telling Me That I’m Just Getting Old
Diagnosis Bias?
Diagnosis Bias? I am an early 50’s male, which makes me categorized as having less potential for doctors to listen to me when I tell them what is wrong with me. I have always experienced this with male doctors. When I was in the Marine Corps and I went to medical, it was always, we… Continue reading Diagnosis Bias?
An Open Letter to Eli Lilly and All Patients Affected by Cymbalta’s Withdrawal Symptoms
Open Letter to Eli Lilly DISCLAIMER *** This is not my content this is taken from the FedUpWithFatigue.com blog – please visit her blog and subscribe**** By Donna Gregory Burch When I started blogging about fibromyalgia, I didn’t know much about Cymbalta (generic name: duloxetine). As a fibromyalgia sufferer, I’d only taken it for two… Continue reading An Open Letter to Eli Lilly and All Patients Affected by Cymbalta’s Withdrawal Symptoms
Neurologist Appointment today
Neurologist Appointment Today Follow up with Dr. S, this time he reviewed the blood tests that I had done the month before everything was great except for my Vitamin D levels, and he prescribed 50,000 USP Units of Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D). Low vitamin D levels can cause a wide variety of neurological issues. He also… Continue reading Neurologist Appointment today
