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
Tag: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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
Costochondritis – A Year and a Half Later
Costochondritis – A Year and a Half Later I was first diagnosed with Costochondritis in the ER around Thanksgiving 2022. At the time, the pain was intense and I was at the ER not for the pain itself, but for what we thought the pain was being caused by. I had been having the pain… Continue reading Costochondritis – A Year and a Half Later
My Daily Medication Intake
My Daily Medication Intake To combat the pain and issues from my Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Costochondritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome, I take the following medications daily. Gabapentin – this really helps with general joint pain, the best way I can describe this is that your hands and feet (mostly) are getting squeezed in a vise. Gabapentin… Continue reading My Daily Medication Intake
Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox I just finished watching “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie” and the scene where he told his wife, Tracy about his 1991 diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease really made me stop and think, of how someone remains married to someone that has a debilitating disease like Parkinson’s. I often wonder why my wife… Continue reading Michael J. Fox
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
The Voiceless (My Humira Experiences)
The Voiceless (My Humira Experiences) I started Humira injections three weeks ago and two days ago I noticed that I’m losing my voice mid-way through my day. I didn’t have the slightest of clues but when I did some research I found an article about Humira and Hoarseness or changing voice – a phase IV… Continue reading The Voiceless (My Humira Experiences)
I Want To Go Camping
I Want To Go Camping I’m a little upset that I wasn’t able to go camping for the past two years due to COVID and most of the campgrounds being closed, and this year, I’m not so sure that I’m going to be healthy enough to go on the trip, what sucks the most, is… Continue reading I Want To Go Camping
