For some time now, since the "protein wasting," also called muscle wasting, and unintentional, major weight loss started, two years ago or so, we've been refering to my overall health status as "precariously balanced." When I say "we," I don't just mean Rhiannon & I, but also, my doctors. We are a team, working collaboratively… Continue reading Teetering
There, And Back Again
It seems that for us, "when it rains, it hurricanes," as one friend put it. As most of you know, Rhiannon's father passed away last week, and we embarked on a daring (for us) journey to Ohio, & back. I want to thank all of you who have sent messages of love & support to… Continue reading There, And Back Again
And Then, Everything Changed, Part 1
The last 6 weeks or so have seen some massive changes happen in my life, some for the better, some for the (much) worse. I had planned a nice long post detailing the adrenal exhaustion, stage 3, I was diagnosed with, and how that is so common in my fellow ME/CFS patients, but since I'm… Continue reading And Then, Everything Changed, Part 1
This Routine
This Routine is all too familiar. Afternoon sun hits my shaded eyes Like a boxer hitting his opponent. It hurts. I see it coming. This Routine is all too familiar. Dog claws click on floor, Spoon taps bowl, My muscles twitch. I hear its approach. This Routine is all too familiar. Waves of nausea Crash… Continue reading This Routine
Guest Post: Rhiannon Tells It Like It Is – to the SSDI Appeals Council
Today I want to share something very special with you - a letter my daughter, Rhiannon, wrote to the Social Security Disability Appeals Council, about growing up with a sick mom, and the changes over the last couple of years. She has quite the voice, my daughter. by Rhiannon To whom it may concern: I… Continue reading Guest Post: Rhiannon Tells It Like It Is – to the SSDI Appeals Council
Risky Decisions, or, Valcyte: the Very Scary Adventure Ends
I've had the great blessing to meet (online) a lot of ME/CFS and Lyme/TBD (Tick-Borne Disease) patients. Many have become friends. I believe, taken as a whole, that this patient group has got to be the most medically-literate patient group around. We have to be. There are few doctors who have a clue what these… Continue reading Risky Decisions, or, Valcyte: the Very Scary Adventure Ends
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