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…
Tag: Chronic illness
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…
Sunday Fun Day: MRI
Sunday April 28th, I had a doctor’s appointment to go to the hospital for another MRI on my back. The only difference with this MRI VS my other MRI’s is that this one was the first one post-car accident. My other MRI’s were done before the car accident. But knowing by the Xray images have…
Job Worries with Chronic Pain
So, this week I have a job interview with a company I REALLY want to work for. And by far, I think I have a chance. It is a seasonal job. However, there are some negative aspects that come out of it. They give you a list of dates you are needed to be at…
Struggle of explaining Health
So the word has been out for a while, where I finally decided to switch Dance Coaches and to get someone better for the needs I needed on the ice. While the switch was pending for months prior, the actual switch came in (end) of January 2019. My biggest fear was having to explain…
Caffeine Intolerance?
Over the past few months I have been doing a test with my body. I think, I am ready to announce the results. I don’t remember if I posted anything about this, but, in September 2018 I hit an all-time low. I physically could not get out of bed. The doctor signed me out of…
Being an athlete with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
So, today it was (rumoured) that a top athlete (Montreal Canadiens Goalie: Carey Price) was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome back in November. And from all the websites, posts, media etc., everyone was making fun of the illness and saying it was from “Carrying the team on his back,” etc. What people don’t realize….
Week in Review: 2 gold medals & 2 hospitalizations
What a week this has been. So many ups and downs…especially with a double routine competition in sight. Monday was fine. I felt a bit run down, but come on midterms, competitions, essays, exams etc… I was just a stress ball. I was also up until 2 am studying for a health science exam due…
Deidre Matthews 