The Lighter Side of Medicine

Synthroid is a standard medication for those suffering from thyroid disorders. It regulates the level and function of the thyroid to help t…

Sometimes all I need to feel just a little bit better is a bit of fresh air. Fresh cold air at sunset with the view of a mountain peak in …

Each and every chronic illness carries with it a type of flare-up, a type of episode, a type of acute reaction, and a type of new normal. …

About 10 years ago, give or take a couple years, I was diagnosed with Chronic Migraines by a Neurologist. I lived in a perpetually windy t…

Do you ever feel like you were just MEANT to be so many varying things that there would never have been a lifetime long enough to be everyt…

Chronic illness comes in many forms, with a variety of names, as well as a list of qualifications. How would you describe yourself as an i…

I know that when diving into a new activity or hobby, the right equipment can be vital to practice. With becoming serious about piano, it …

I had a question posed to me today to write a blog post: When, in the scope of dating someone, should you mention and talk about your chro…

Truth be told, I have never ever ever previously liked crafts. Craft day at school? I would want to call in sick or take a math class ins…

I woke up today and my appetite was nearly back to NORMAL!!!! I was not craving food every single second of the day. The increased appeti…

Today is a very light day. My body, although entirely restless and a wandering mind, is telling me to take it eeeeaaasy today. It is also …

Okay so I have to admit that my emotional response to the cortisone injections have not been as severe this time around.... But holy hell …

Omg do I love fruits and veggies!!! Seriously. I would probably be a vegetarian (or part-time vegetarian) if I could eat primarily fruits a…

Looks like the new medication will be similar to the Cosentyx. My throat, chest, mouth, and tongue all feel slightly tighter/swollen. It wa…

Well, another Biologic makes the list of medications to try. I am supposed to be starting Cimzia - another Biologic - for my Ankylosing Sp…

Waiting rooms can, surprisingly, be complicated. It doesn't always seem that way... I mean, you walk in, check in with reception, have…

Today I had another Cortisone injection into my SI Joint. I wore a dress to this procedure. Nothing fancy, of course, just a basic t-shir…

I have been on a total decluttering kick over the last year. About every three months or so, I will just get SICK of a specific mess, and t…

People pride themselves on the type of people they are. A dog person vs a cat person A person who likes horror movies vs a person who do…

Last night I had this super vivid and horrible dream . I dreamt that Rj had bought a package of little tapioca pearls for me to add to my …

"Guess who's running the last leg of the relay in your body ? Guess who's anchoring the team? Guess who's picking up the s…

Not every person taking an opioid will become addicted. Addiction is not the same as Dependency. Someone who is dependent on opioids ca…

Well, as I am lying here 5 hours after my appointment, I definitely remember why I rebooked it. Although the appointment itself was still …

The last couple of days I have been doing my very best to be preoccupied. I have an appointment tomorrow. To some people, getting a coupl…

Big events take long recuperation times. Mistakes take even longer. These days I am starting to feel more like myself since the wedding w…

These are some cool biological things I learned when I had to have an ileostomy bag during my senior year of high school. Did you know tha…

I see and hear this phrase everywhere. Usually it isn't a statement made to me personally, but it is said to people with chronic illne…

I have been super sick this week... mostly still just run down from the wedding... at worst it is Mono, at best it is a regular flare-up. …