The Lighter Side of Medicine

On Friday I saw my doctor to get my Botox for migraines. The drastic weather change mixed with the Botox wearing off caused nearly two week…

Man, that's a complicated title. Radio Frequency Ablation in the nerve endings around my SI joint and lower spine.... Essentially, the …

I always find it fascinating how my subconscious interprets physical pains.  Whenever I go through a flare-up or a painful procedure, you c…

I used to be absolutely terrified of needles. When I was young, if we even drove past the place where I received vaccinations as a child…

This year, because of getting a wheelchair as well as because of the postal strike, I was really looking forward to going physically shopp…

Today I saw my Rheumatologist. Before I went in, she had been contemplating increasing my dose of Cosentyx, because the relief I have felt…

I had an interesting conversation today. One of the themes of the conversation was the 'ease' of taking certain medications. So w…

When I was in high school, I had to get my bloodwork done twice a week down the street from my school. So during lunch hour on Tuesdays and…

At my follow-up appointment with my rheumatologist this afternoon, we discussed how the new biologic is working and what my options are. A…

Turns out, I may have to learn how to start my own IVs within the coming months. Of course I am nervous... It is kind of an unnerving ide…

I have been taking Berinert now since September. It has truly improved certain symptoms - I am not going to the ER as much for emergency t…