Bell Let’s Talk is back. It’s 2025 and you know this cause has meant so much to me throughout the years, whether I posted an article on it or not. I am very active still when it comes to mental health. There are still quite a few challenges which I will discuss. At the same…
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Hidden Links: Spine Conditions and Unusual Symptoms You Might Not Expect
Hidden Links: Spine Conditions and Unusual Symptoms You Might Not Expect Living with a chronic spine condition has been a constant learning experience. You’d think it would only affect my back, right? Not exactly. Over time, I’ve discovered that spine issues can have a domino effect on parts of the body I’d never have associated…
Infectious Disease Appointment
I have been experiencing recurring UTI and bladder infections throughout most of my life. When I was young, I would get them nearly every month and was almost constantly on antibiotics. Since January, the recurrence has been unusually high compared to recent years. The last few blood and urine tests have been consistent. My C-reactive…
Chasing Relief: Journey of Spine Injections and Unanswered Questions
Are These Spine Injections Really Still Working? This is the question I’ve been asking myself for the last few months. In August, I had spine injections that were supposed to be in my sacro-transverse joints on both the right and left sides. They did both sides in the same day, and my body had a…
Off Track (Menstruation)
Before we start there is a TMI/Trigger Warning (Menstruation/urine/pain)*** Proceed with caution. These last few weeks have honestly been stressful, and I cannot explain what has been going on. I really don’t know. My body is reacting and fighting something, and I don’t have many answers, but I have noticed something. In April, I went…
Maigne’s Syndrome
I wanted to share with you a lesser known Spine Condition I have been researching. I am working on doing something with research in the medical field based on what I have been going through all these years but I am still not 100% sure what to write about yet. So as I am exploring…
It took 6 months…(and an on the spot delay)
I’ve been battling with this decision for weeks. I’ve always been on the ice, ever since I was 5 years old, and it’s been 26 years. I want to skate so badly, but many medical professionals have told me it’s not a good idea. I respect their opinion, and I do agree that it’s coming…
First workout in 6 weeks
I haven’t been able to workout in about 6 weeks because of pain and concussion symptoms. I’ve been cleared to work and do things except for workout. And so today it’s been about a week without any bad symptoms. I still get some headaches but I have thought they would have been linked to how…
Found a trick to Swallowing Pills
Are you someone who has had trouble swallowing pills in life? If so I found a trick that may help you. Now, I don’t mean this in a way where I want people to go and do this. But for those who suffer from Chronic Pain and have to take medications from time to time…
Small Update Medically
Hi guys, I know it’s been a few days since I have updated. Medically I have a lot going on and I will be able to update you guys on everything. The thing you all have to realize is while I go through these changes and the appointments I need some time to process them…
Body Flare
Hey guys. I was wondering if any of you have had any random body flares lately? Either more pain then normal, or more fatigue then normal? I have been suffering from a bit of both. My pain levels for the last week have been resting at a 7-8/10. I am having a lot of trouble…
Deidre Matthews 