So, last week I was at Chiro. And we were treating my knee. And it had been an ongoing discussion for weeks but finally we thought it would be time to see the Surgeon for my knee. Now. My chiropractor called to get the appointment. And they had an opening the following day at 2:45….
Month: December 2019
2020 Goals
So 2020 is fast approaching us; And I decided I want to explore my goals with you guys. So first. There is the obvious; I want to loose weight. My goal is 50 pounds. I started this goal months ago, it is more of to find motivation to keep the goal going. While I…
Hosting someone with Chronic Illness over the Family.
I recently did a Blog Post about; Holiday Advice not to Flare a Chronic Illness. Well, now if you are hosting someone with Chronic Pain or Chronic Illness, I am going to give you some tips on how to handle those who are suffering. If the person cannot stay long, or have to cancel last…
Hashimoto’s Disease
I was getting ready to write a chapter of a book. And I had to learn about Hashimoto’s Disease. So at the same time, I will use this time to inform you guys about this disease. Hashimoto’s Disease is related to the thyroids and having an under active thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is tested…
Holiday Advice not to Flare a Chronic Illness
So, I am detouring away a little from my regular advice and stories. I am going to give advice on how NOT to flare your Chronic Illness during the Holidays. So here we go; Use a checklist. Make everything you need to do a priority. And find out what the max time you can…
Accidental Caffeine Attack
So 8/12/2019 – I am not sure what happened. But I think I somehow ingested caffeine. Or something with coffee in it. While I know I have the allergy I am not quite sure what exactly of the two it is, or if it is both. But after yesterday’s reaction I am leaning more towards…
Bladder Pain
So as you already may know, I suffer from Overactive Bladder and Interstitial Cystitis. Both very much a nuisance but worse living through it. Now. This is a conversation I have a lot of issues talking about. Not because I am uncomfortable with it, especially with how common it is. But more because I don’t…
Dealing with Procrastination
So currently, I am at the end of the semester. Meaning, exams, finals, essays, projects, presentations etc. Half the time I am struggling from procrastination. I get so overwhelmed that I end up not doing anything because I have no idea how to deal with procrastination. Now. It has taken me a lot of time….
Aquagenic Urticaria
So this post, will go under the unknown conditions. Which is something, I am using to inform my readers about on unknown medical conditions. Aquagenic Urticaria. What is it? Well, it is a rare disease. It is an allergic reaction when someone comes into contact with water. It does not matter if the water is…
Competition Number 6
November 30th, 2019 was the 6th competition of my season. And the fourth and final one in the 4 in a row series. There remains one competition (the 13th-15th) before I have a month off. And let me tell you I could not be happier to have nearly two weeks off to heal my mind and…
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
2020 has given me a new goal for this website. While I am trying to share my experience on what happens in my life. I will also try and bring awareness to other diseases, illness, injuries etc. The more aware we can be of the diverse out in the world. The more we can be…
Rant on Weight Loss – It does not change everything
So I am in the process of trying to prove to Medical Professionals and pretty much everyone out there that- weight-loss does NOT take away the pain completely and make someone who is Chronically Ill magically better. In fact. I will start off saying it is case to case. Some people it might. But for…
Deidre Matthews 