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Well, I think the worst of taking fewer meds is over. Obviously the pain remains higher... it is averaging about 6/10 for most of my joint…
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Bad dreams are simply a part of life. Everyone experiences bad dreams, everyone has experienced that moment of panic when you wake up unab…
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So I had a different kind of experience at the hospital yesterday. When I got home, I showed up to an empty garage, and found out that Rya…
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Before the survey results come in, I wanted to write a little bit about my personal situation. What I have found (and what I was also prev…
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You may not be able to notice, but today my lips are a tiiiiiiiny bit swollen. Comes with the territory of HAE. So for an extra pouty look…
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This weekend is dedicated to our Marriage Preparation Course. Overall it has been pretty good. Lots of exercises within the booklet and lo…
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It has been several years since I have felt well enough to do any real exercise. Before surgery I was just so much weaker and so much more…
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We have all called in sick before. Most of the time it's because we really are sick and can't even fathom being capable of working…
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After a tragic event in the hallway of an ER, people are speculating on what an ER should really be used for. It is an Emergency Departmen…
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I recently read a post about bravery in regards to IBD. The bravery of spouses who stand by their significant other while they go through …
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It's Ostomy Awareness Day (apparently). Here is my story of dealing with an ostomy bag (please note it can get graphic) If it might m…
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I don't know if anyone remembers me talking about suffering and how suffering is the same whether it is self-inflicted or not. Obvious…
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Okay, well this is a pretty telltale sign that a medication is truly working some wonders: During my twice-weekly sub-cutaneous morning in…
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The rise in auto-immune illness has a direct correlation with companies using that fact as a scapegoat. There are toxins released when yo…
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I have Hereditary Angioedema... This can include the following: • There is something wrong in my blood. • When I get angry I swell up. I…
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That dreaded day has arrived. When picking up prescriptions, no one is entitled to receive any kind of points or miles for any rewards pro…
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After my last big surgery, I started to work on losing a few extra pounds. Nothing crazy, just get in better shape and focus on eating bett…
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