As most of you know, I typically walk with a cane - a brightly coloured cane covered in butterflies. When I do, I am considered to have a visible disability.
The CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) gives persons with a disability, as per their staff, complimentary admission. I have taken advantage of this over the ...
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Today started out as a good day, despite the pain, which was manageable. We went downtown to do some shopping that my SO wanted done & I was keeping him company. So, we got what he needed and bought me a headset I could use. We then got dinner.
Before heading home, I ...
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I had my 2 upper wisdom teeth removed about 10 or so years ago by an oral surgeon in Oshawa. He used IV sedation and put me right out. These two teeth were removed about 1.5 yrs apart, but the procedure was the same. I came out of sedation & my Mom took ...
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I am currently in week 5... Or is it week 6? Either way, I've been in a solid flare for a while now. I've never been having as many problems on an ongoing basis for so long before. I'm hurting, & my balance is shot (more so than usual). My ...
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Some days are pretty easy days. Nothing major to do around the house; no laundry, no vacuuming, no chores to run. You got to take it easy; making a dozen simple phone calls, doing a bit of prep for tomorrow's dinner, surfing the web doing casual research, and so on.. ...
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Written on
December 21, 2009 by
Kelli in
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Christmas,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME,
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Coping With The Holidays
By Kelli Ellis
I am my own worst enemy. Like many others with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue, I find the holidays a highly stressful and painful time of year instead of the joyful and happy time it should be. I am too focused on the perceived expectations of ...
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Written on
September 13, 2009 by
Kelli in
Auto-immune Disorders,
Awareness/Ribbons,
Chemical Sensitivities,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME,
Depression and Mental Health,
Endometriosis,
Facebook,
Fibromyalgia,
Hypo/Hyper-Active Thyroid,
Invisible Illnesses,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
Original Post,
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September 14 - 20 2009
is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week
While 'National' in the US, I think we Canucks can also spread the awareness of chronic illnesses that can not be readily seen.
What can you do?
Post ...
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Written on
August 21, 2009 by
Kelli in
Behaviour,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME,
Fatigue,
Fibromyalgia,
Frustration,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
Medications,
Original Post,
Sleep,
TMJ,
Vent
Have I ever mentioned how much I hate my body?? If not, it's official. I hate my body & not even from the Fibro this time.
Between the CFS screwing with my sleep schedule, the IBS helping the CFS out with it's erratic movements, and then adding my TMJ to ...
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I was pleasantly surprised today.
Today was one of those days where I needed a cane for support, or at least I felt I would before I got home. I went to the post office, then the grocery store next door. They didn't have what I wanted so I crossed the street & ...
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Today was a good day, physically speaking. Today was the Lacrosse Day of Champions for my step son's Lacrosse League. Rob coaches 2 teams & is the House League Director.
My day started very early, so last night I was in bed before 9:30 - unheard of when I'm not crashed out. ...
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