Note: I was watching The Resident-and this condition came up. So I decided to make a post about it. Sickle cell disease is a term that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves, even though it affects millions of people worldwide. Despite being one of the more common genetic disorders, it remains shrouded in misconceptions…
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Understanding Spondylolisthesis and Its Connections to Other Spine Conditions
Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that can cause significant pain and mobility issues, affecting many aspects of daily life. While it shares some similarities with other spinal conditions like Bertolotti Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and spondyloarthritis, each condition has unique characteristics and implications for diagnosis and treatment. Let’s dive into what spondylolisthesis is, how it manifests,…
Advocating for Your Health: Navigating Chronic Pain and Your First Doctor’s Appointment
Living with chronic pain or illness can often feel like carrying an invisible weight—a burden that others may not fully understand. For many of us, the journey toward getting proper care begins with that first doctor’s appointment. It’s daunting, especially when you’re not sure if your symptoms will be taken seriously. You might feel overwhelmed,…
What Patients Should Know About Spondyloarthritis and Its Impact on Daily Health
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is one of the conditions I have been living with for so long, though doctors do believe my condition is mixed with something else. Living with spondyloarthritis (SpA) has been an ongoing journey for me—one filled with highs, lows, and a lot of learning along the way. I understand the daily struggle of…
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…
Traveling with a Flare-Up: Tips, Realities, and Self-Care
In just a few days, I’ll be heading out of Canada. Instead of the usual excitement before a trip, there’s something else weighing on me that is stressing me out. I’m in an active flare-up again. My body feels like it’s in constant protest, and just getting through the daily routine has been a struggle….
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…
Ridiculous Injury
Hi Guys, Do you remember a recent post when I told you about injuring my ankle in Toronto? If not, Click Here to read. Well, guess what? I injured my ankle again this week. Although it wasn’t as bad as the Toronto incident, it was still pretty painful. Here’s what happened: I was at work,…
Crazy Breast Pain
*** Warning perhaps TMI for some readers.*** **Image warning- Not full breast put partial to show discoloration**
Quarantine Mental Health Writing Exercises
So in the past I have made a post to help with those who are having trouble with their Mental Health. Sometimes, it is about clarifying thoughts through writings that can help ease one’s mind. To view Post 1- Click here To view Post 2-Click here Now I know in confinement and quarantine, it is…
Real (Endo) Talk 101
Okay guys, let’s be real. I want to apologize for the long wait since the last time I posted anything. I have had some stuff that needed to be taken care of and basically everything kind of just happened. As you know this world is really crazy right now. And honestly, I am just trying…
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