06/17/19 – As you know, I saw an allergist today. For a follow-up on that appointment you can click here. But summary, I was diagnosed with Chronic Urticaria. So what is Chronic Urticaria? When your skin breaks out in hives (red/bumpy/patchy skin). There is no real known cause. Some say it could be an allergic…
Tag: Chronic fatigue
Allergy Clinic
06/17/2019 ~ Today was my first appointment at the allergy clinic that came just a few days after I was in the hospital for an allergic reaction. It was in downtown Montreal. So just the waking up early and trying to get downtown for my 10:30 appointment was hell. Not to mention the limited parking…
B12 Deficiency (High & Low)
For years, I have always had a Vitamin B12 Deficiency. It would always fluctuate, some blood tests it would show that it is too high and other times it would show too low. So I will create a brief post on what will happen in both cases We will start out with what happens…
Number 8.
Today (June 11th, 2019) I went for my Spine Injection Procedure #8. And of course. Like almost every other procedure I have had, my period decided to pop up. (Everyone think’s it’s related to the stress). So basically I went in, in the afternoon. There was a lot of people waiting in the room so…
Long day at the Hospital
May 27th, 2019 – I went to a hospital, one where I am being followed by several doctors. Today’s appointment was the rheumatology clinic. My appointment was around 2:30, the doctor was slightly late, nothing later then 10 minutes. But out of all the times he has been on time or early this was nowhere…
Chronic Exhaustion
So these past few days I have been dying of exhaustion. Like I don’t think it is possible to be any more tired then I already am. Now here is the thing. There is one problem. NOTHING HAS CHANGED. My schedule has remained roughly the same. Maybe a few changes here and there but nothing…
Health Related Questions
So as I am being more active with this site, I would like to know some things from the readers. What do you want to read more of? Fibromyalgia Endometriosis Ankylosing Spondylitis Osteoarthritis Overactive Bladder Getting through days Tips that may help in life Injuries Exercise Programs Nutrition Programs Relationships and chronic illness/pain Baetolotti Syndrome…
Update on Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis
May is an Awareness Month for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS). I was diagnosed with this a few years ago when images showed a wear-and-tear in my spine. I have been getting all sorts of treatments just to manage the pain. Some of which worked (Injections) and others that have not worked (Humira). I have had 7…
Update on Living with Fibromyalgia
May 12th is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. I have been living with Fibromyalgia since 2014 when it was first diagnosed. Over the years I have started to learn how to live with it and thought I would share some of the things that have happened over the years and the tips that have helped me. I…
Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Chronic Pain takes a toll on the body. However it takes a toll on the mental aspect as well. So not only are you in pain, and suffering other related symptoms to your illness. You start to suffer mental symptoms as well. Now, to be clear, it won’t be everyday that the symptoms appear….
Mental Health Week
So this week is Mental Health Week. I will try and do a few things this week in order to support and have others be aware. Today is just a brief update. I have seen a psychologist, psychiatrist and psychotherapists over the few years. Right now is when I need one the most. This week…
Sleep Addict
Lately my sleeping pattern has been all over the place. While I was originally worried about this, I have realized my schedule has been continuously changing and dealing with Fibro and all the other issues I have, I know this is not a good idea but it was something that was inevitable. So because…
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