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As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, many of us anticipate the beauty of fall and the coziness of winter. However, for those of...

Ways to Stop Pain 1. Medications Over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen) This is a problem for me. My kidneys...

Navigating Desperation and Determination: Finding Strength in Illness

My hand surgeon appointment was shocking! I never thought I would hear the news she gave me. When I saw a hand surgeon 1 1/2 years ago,...

Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition that can cause severe pain and disability. It particularly affects the joints and occurs when...

Something Must Be Done - Avascular Necrosis in my wrist is very painful and causing my hand to go numb.

Sometimes the Chronic Journey is Scary - a simple appointment can turn into a serious health condition.

I soon will be experiencing empty nest. It will be sad and lonely, and I will share my feelings as I look forward to every phone call or Facetime.

How can I afford to be chronically ill? I have no idea. Now that we're in debt from my medical bills in 2025, I'm working on the best...

Chronic Flares and New Beginnings - Moving brings stress but also, great new memories can be made.

Feelings - physical and emotional....they can be wonderful or bad. This post is my expression of good feelings as I settle in to a new home.

Unpacking boxes is a painful process . My scoliosis and lordosis makes it almost impossible to bend over. Standing up is hard enough. ...

We Made It to our new home and my body and mind are not functioning yet.

Walking Well After AVN Surgery - Making progress after ankle surgery and trying to pack for our move.

Almost surreal - that's how my life felt today. How could all these problems happen at once.

Recovery: Week 2 I'm sharing my progress, having my talus replacement surgery two weeks ago.

Week One - Describing the hard work of recovery from ankle surgery.

Chronic Small Airways Disease - Learn how my doctor diagnosed and is treating suggestive Asthma.

Good Results & Hope - I'm sharing good results and hoping that new treatments might be able to help my chronic illnesses.

2025 Rare Disease Day - Learn about rare diseases and the two that I have. Chronic Illness.