Why is it that when one person has a health issue, it seems like a dozen other people is your circle also have health issues? We’re been up to our necks in it lately.. It started with me on Christmas morning and my fibromyalgia pain getting the best of me (see here: http://bit.ly/AsUG8Q).. Then 2-3…
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Do I Prefer Hot? Or Not?
If we’re talking weather, I am not a big fan of extreme hot (>40) or extreme cold (
The Worst Place for Christmas
The Worst Place for Christmas… is the Emergency Room.. Second major flare for December got so bad, yes I actually went to the ER in the wee hours of Christmas Morning.. The only people who are there on Christmas morning are the ones who don’t have a choice, that it is a complete Emergency.. There…
Today’s ER trip, Dec 10 2011
We got to the Emergency Room near 6pm this evening. It wasn’t busy, yet; it’s Saturday night so ya it will get busy. After registration, I was sent straight out to the ambulatory waiting area in the back of the ER. I was back there for about 10-15 minutes before I was brought back to…
My Acceptance
My biggest issue with my medical issues is me. I have so much trouble accepting my limitations. I am still trying to figure out how much I can and can not do. It’s more the can not that is my issue. I used to be way more than I am now. I used to be…
Addiction or Dependance?
My Significant Other is always concerned about the potentially addictive medications I am on. I try and assure him that, while dependant, I am not addicted. He doesn’t see the difference between the two. Unfortunately, when I am tired or just generically fibro-foggy I find it hard to explain. Medical dependance is a body’s need,…
I Hate Housework
Here is what has helped me. Before anything, I sit outside for a few minutes each day. Unless it’s the dead of winter (here we can get double digits below zero) I sit outside for a few minutes and get some fresh air and sunlight. And when it is the dead of winter, I use…
Who Do You Sleep With?
Who do you sleep with? A partner? A pet? Alone? Myself, I tend to sleep with a partner.. There are many disadvantages & advantages to sleeping with a partner.. Disadvantages: (S)He may snore or talk while sleeping (S)He may be a restless sleeper and putting two together could be a nightmare (S)He may be used…
Koolaid Cold Syrup?
I’ve not been doing well this last week.. Been struck down with a nasty summer bug.. My SO, the sweetheart that he is, went to the pharmacy to get me some cold syrup to help me feel better.. He bought the generic store brand, but asked me what flavour. Seeing as they never taste like…
Dubious Connections? Part 3: XMRV-CFS Series
Dubious Connections? XMRV, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Series A British study reported no XMRV virus infection in the 168 people studied. The study by German scientists yielded similar results. A third European research team was unable to find any evidence of XMRV in the blood of people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and their healthy peers….
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