*WARNING/Graphic Pic of Bloody Urine* I’ve spent the last year on the edge of a bathroom visit.Not just because I had to pee — but because I was constantly bracing for the next wave of pain, blood, and exhaustionthat came with yet another urinary tract infection (UTI). Only this wasn’t one UTI. It was eight.And as I…
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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…
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…
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…
Deidre Matthews 