2022-06-19 01:28
I send greetings from my hotel. As I try to rest on this bed, I can’t stop the pain in my knees. Days of playing with my grandchild is rough on this old body. Arthritis is getting wors… Read More
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2022-06-10 16:30
Wow! This past week has been different. We drove to Virginia in one day (around 700 miles) and arrived at our hotel. My husband and I had both forgotten which hotel we had reserved. We both… Read More
2022-05-27 16:10
My dad’s funeral was Wednesday and it was surreal. We met in my childhood church and then went to the graveside service in a cemetery he oversees. Although he’s come back from th… Read More
2022-05-18 04:32
Well…..I’ve been on Bioidentical Hormones for 18 days and I haven’t felt a boost of energy. I know that it’s still early to feel something, but the doctor will check… Read More
2022-05-15 15:50
A Year Older, and I'm very thankful to be alive.
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2022-05-12 05:00
May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Everything is turning purple to bring awareness to this terrible condition. In 2012 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. This was the first diagnosis befo… Read More
2022-05-11 22:26
Arriving home from a tough trip with pain from EDS, I was greeted by my dog and had to laugh.
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2022-05-06 18:09
We traveled 700 miles to spend time with family. The trip was hard and took longer than usual because of heavy thunderstorms. But, we arrived safely and were thankful. My pain has become sev… Read More
2022-05-03 03:46
I survived the day of my appointment at the dermatologist. This appointment was a follow up to my phototherapy. I didn’t keep it up, because of my husband’s cancer appointments t… Read More
2022-04-30 15:27
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. Clicking on my link costs you nothing, because this is a free recipe guide. One way to add anti-inflammatory foods into your diet is by adding these smoo… Read More
2022-04-27 05:16
Another Chronic Tuesday - My chronic illness journey is complex and I learn new things daily.
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2022-04-21 01:16
Chronic Brain Fog makes life fuzzy and causes confusion and frustration.
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2022-04-16 21:11
A week ago, my doctor asked me to lower my Gabapentin dose to see if I could make it without all six of my daily pills. That was a failure and I went back to my full dose. The neuropathy cam… Read More
2022-04-12 19:01
Some days living the chronic life can make you feel sorry for yourself. Yesterday was one of those Mondays when everything just goes wrong. As soon as I woke up I wasn’t allowed to eat… Read More
2022-04-10 23:37
Learn more about why we need Sjogren's Syndrome Awareness Month.
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2022-04-08 17:49
Doctors have placed me on a drug roller coaster. Titration is hard to tolerate when you live with chronic pain.
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2022-04-07 14:50
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. This ebook and online webinar are both totally free. If you suffer from fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, you’re already well aware that yo… Read More
2022-04-05 19:16
April Chronic Illness Prompts give me a great way to express my thoughts about chronic life.
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2022-04-02 20:55
Decisions are hard: Living with constantly changing chronic illnesses means that it's hard to make wise decisions.
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2022-03-31 18:58
A Shaky Morning: Dealing with a health crisis is scary when you don't expect it.
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2022-03-27 21:47
It's hard to wait on medical test results because the bad news comes often when you have numerous chronic illness.
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2022-03-24 20:07
Hubby’s head injury got worse early in the morning yesterday, and we headed to the ER. After a CT scan we were happy that there was no brain bleed. The doctor did say that he had a con… Read More
2022-03-23 01:59
When you live with chronic illness for a while, you find out how often your plans get wiped out. You can anticipate an event for such a long time, and then at the last minute, sickness flare… Read More
2022-03-18 15:27
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. The online seminars are totally free to attend. If you choose to make a purchase later through my link, it costs you nothing extra, but my site could ear… Read More
2022-03-17 02:29
I saw my rheumotologist on Monday for my 6-month follow up appointment. She is the first rheumatologist that I’ve seen that thinks Sjogren’s patients only need to have blood-work… Read More
2022-03-15 16:40
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. There is no cost at all to attend these webinars. If you decide later to buy a copy of the webinars, I would earn a small commission. Feel free to regist… Read More
2022-03-09 20:18
Chronic Thoughts in March is my post for the Chronic Illness Bloggers Linky.
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2022-03-08 18:00
Enter to win the AVCOO Independent Dual Channel Tens Unit Muscle Stimulator Giveaway.
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2022-03-05 23:54
It’s now Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, and I am happy to help spread awareness. I know that most people have heard the term Autoimmune Disease and many have heard of diseases lik… Read More
2022-03-05 01:57
Thankful - I'm thankful that I have plenty of medications and safety.
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2022-02-28 06:00
Today is Rare Disease Day 2022. Learn more about the 6000+ rare diseases in the world.
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2022-02-26 02:21
After having round-the-clock allergic reactions, I finally got in touch with my doctor. A week of this is just too much. After three days I knew that I was in a MCAS flare. I felt very disco… Read More
2022-02-20 03:20
Due to increased stress, I've been dealing with more allergic reactions.
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2022-02-10 03:22
I’ve been spending the last few days with my new grandchild. I’m so thankful that I could come down to meet him and help my daughter a little. She doesn’t need much help, b… Read More
2022-02-05 03:19
Comparing Sports for the Chronically Ill.
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2022-01-27 03:23
Of all the miserable things to happen….we have Covid. Hubby tested positive, our son tested positive, and I didn’t. But since then, my symptoms have gotten worse. I have a terri… Read More
2022-01-23 22:39
Another Set Back in my battle to get better from Bronchitis.
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2022-01-19 20:09
Am I Really Thankful? January is National Thank You Month.
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2022-01-17 20:25
Learn how to prevent and overcome mold illness.
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2022-01-15 02:22
I Hate Barometric Changes when the incoming weather brings me pain and headaches.
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2022-01-13 01:36
Having Chronic Illness, means that every test result could show a new health problem.
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2022-01-10 18:44
Recuperating, Reversing, Dawning, Mapping, and Re-Defining These are the five words for our Chronic Illness Linky at A Chronic Voice. January is the perfect month for reflecting and looking… Read More
2022-01-09 20:51
Get a Free Mini-Course to help you Improve Your Bone Health.
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2022-01-08 19:31
Clarification is so much better than guessing, when it comes to illness.
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2022-01-06 02:30
Getting Help. Having chronic illness is the worst, but now I'm dealing with bronchitis or covid.
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2022-01-03 20:10
Sometimes you get a little something extra for the holidays. But, you aren't going to want it.
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2021-12-27 06:00
Recovering From The Holidays is even tougher when you have numerous chronic illnesses.
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2021-12-24 16:39
Christmas Eve has arrived and this begins the cooking and celebrating at our home. If you’re celebrating tonight and tomorrow I hope that your energy rises to meet your needs. I’… Read More
2021-12-21 16:12
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s important that you spend some time taking preventative measures to ensure you keep yours, and your family’s health and safety in-tact… Read More
2021-12-20 06:05
Christmas Comes whether we're limited or not. Chronic Illness and disabilities make it very diffucult to prep fo Chrismtas.
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2021-12-15 21:09
The Booster: Read my experience with the Booster shot.
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2021-12-12 03:54
Some days are really special, those days when chronic illness doesn't ruin everything.
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2021-12-07 23:29
Today my shopping experience was sensible. Instead of torturing myself walking around the store I went with my husband. I used the wheelchair and hubby pushed me around. It wasn’t the… Read More
2021-12-04 05:21
In A Panic - A journey through a panic attack.
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2021-12-03 03:46
Trying To Function is hard with chronic illness.
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2021-12-01 22:33
Here We Go Again! Reactions to Phototherapy.
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2021-11-27 19:36
Did You Survive Thanksgiving Dinner? Chronic Illness can make it difficult.
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2021-11-23 06:00
Welcome to the RecoverFun Massage Your Sore Muscles Giveaway. Enter below for your chance to win. Welcome to the RecoverFun Massage Your Sore Muscles Giveaway! 1 Winner RecoverFun Massage Yo… Read More
2021-11-19 04:35
Two more appointments. Today I talk about my medical appointments and how I deal.
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2021-11-18 02:04
Today I had two appointments out of town, and I am exhausted! My first appointment was for a mammogram. My second appointment was for phototherapy. It had been over two years since my last m… Read More
2021-11-16 03:43
Living Day by Day with Chronic Illness is really tough. A medical crisis can happen at any time.
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2021-11-11 22:21
Comfort During A Flare: Surviving a flare helps when you have a few things that bring comfort.
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2021-11-10 15:59
Enter to win the Crescent Canna CBD Recovery Cream Giveaway.
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2021-11-09 01:31
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about spreading awareness so we can save lives.
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2021-11-06 03:08
Tomorrow is the last day of this visit with my daughter and her family. We’re staying at my parent’s house, which has lots of room. The very long staircase to our upstairs bedroo… Read More
2021-11-06 01:38
Welcome to the SunnyBay Cotton Heating Pad Giveaway. Enter below for your chance to win. Welcome To The SunnyBay Cotton Heating Pad Giveaway! This giveaway is part of our Holiday Gift Guide… Read More
2021-11-03 20:21
November has arrived and I’m so sick. We traveled about 11 hours on Saturday and I didn’t hurt too bad in the car, but Sunday was awfully painful. I used pain relief gel, took ib… Read More
2021-10-27 02:07
Today is the 5th day of a bad cold and I seem to feel like I’m getting better. I’ve missed two of my phototherapy appointments, but should be able to go tomorrow. Although I don… Read More
2021-10-21 08:29
The Clinics in Dermatology Journal wrote about the side effects of Phototherapy. Patients may not know that they could have skin damage similar to sun damage, itching, redness or rashes, or… Read More
2021-10-16 18:54
After my third phototherapy treatment yesterday, I immediately felt extremely nauseated. I imagined that it was from my lunch choice or motion sickness in the car. But, then I remembered how… Read More
2021-10-15 15:41
I’m excited about the upcoming Christmas Gift Guide and looking for sponsors who want to promote products that would benefit those of us with Chronic Illnesses. If you are a business t… Read More
2021-10-13 21:34
Some Days Are Scary. Living with Chronic Illness means my life is unpredictable.
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2021-10-12 02:45
Phototherapy treatments and ultrasounds of my lymph nodes are tough and I'm nervous.
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2021-10-09 05:38
I’m resting with my swollen feet propped up in the hotel room. I’ve never spent the night in Indiana before, but there seems to be a very loud person in the room above me. Stompi… Read More
2021-10-04 19:32
October is here! This is the most beautiful month of the year, with all the colors of fall breaking out to please the eye. I’ve seen a few maples turning as I made my way east this wee… Read More
2021-09-25 19:25
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. Full disclosure here. Living with chronic illness means that we will need a lot of self care. Depending on our personalities and level of disability, our… Read More
2021-09-23 17:56
Why do I let this happen? I’ve done it before and it’s awful! Why do I let myself run out of medicine? Why am I such a bad patient? This time I ran out of Gabapentin and I’… Read More
2021-09-23 14:34
With the reign of sapphire jewelry beginning to wane, emerald jewelry is on the rise in the fashion world. If you’re a fashionable person looking for ways to stand out among the crowd… Read More
2021-09-18 21:07
I saw my rheumatologist in person, after not seeing her since before covid lockdowns. This meant that none of my bloodwork had been done in such a long time. We had a long appointment and sh… Read More
2021-09-16 16:20
Seeing my General Practitioner this week left me with conflicting emotions. In one way, he’s tried more treatments than any other doctor ever has. But, I haven’t had any long-ter… Read More
2021-09-15 19:03
Lymphoma is a very common cancer, with 735,000 people diagnosed each year around the world. There are many sub-types of lymphoma. The type that’s developing on me is Cutaneous T-Cell L… Read More
2021-09-11 00:32
It’s been one month since I returned home from my visit to help take care of my mother. When I came home I was very mentally and physically fatigued. My stress level had gone through t… Read More
2021-09-10 21:58
Autumn is my favorite season and part of that is loving the cooler weather. When I see that first leaf that turns colors in September or October, I know that it’s about time for sweate… Read More
2021-09-07 02:42
Welcome to the September Prompt post. It’s always a fun challenge to use the prompt words to say something about living with chronic illness. Our prompt words are: Gazing, Shaming, Def… Read More
2021-09-02 17:37
This week is been beautiful in the mid-west! Even though we had one rain-storm, we’re now being blessed with cooler temperatures and sunny skies. I feel so blessed to be in an area tha… Read More
2021-08-29 16:56
The last two nights have been tough. I’m either unable to go to sleep or stay asleep. This is a little unusual for me. When I take my evening muscle relaxer I usually am knocked out fo… Read More
2021-08-27 21:49
The last few months I’ve tried to bring more beauty into my life. Because my chronic illness keeps me at home most of the time, I can feel that my surroundings really affect my attitud… Read More
2021-08-26 01:25
Yesterday I was pretty annoyed heading to the pharmacy. My husband and I had been exposed at our doctor’s office, because the NP wasn’t vaccinated or wearing masks on a regular b… Read More
2021-08-25 20:51
Disclosure: Sponsored post. Plants Having indoor plants is the most obvious way to bring the outdoors into your home. Plants are beautiful and healthy. Selecting plants that fit with your de… Read More
2021-08-24 17:21
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. All opinions are 100% my own. I’ve had the hardest time sleeping the last couple of days! Two nights ago, I woke up over and over, just to return t… Read More
2021-08-21 22:03
Learning Something new
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2021-08-20 17:17
Yesterday I had a doctor’s appointment, because of my Mast Cell Disorder flare. The doctor checked my throat and lymph glands. He said the ones in front were slightly swollen, but that… Read More
2021-08-18 23:46
Living with a chronic condition is stressful. Chronic illness has disease-specific symptoms—and then there are the invisible symptoms like pain, irritability, and fatigue, just to name… Read More
2021-08-17 20:08
“Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is disease that robs people of physical strength by affecting the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, and impacting their ability to walk, eat, and bre… Read More
2021-08-14 15:55
After arriving home on Tuesday night, I feel pretty good to have unpacked half of the things I returned home with. Downstairs was where half the junk was deposited on the floor of the dining… Read More
2021-08-13 17:31
August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month. Children of all ages need to have attention paid to their eyes. From birth until adulthood there are many levels of eye care that pa… Read More
2021-08-06 15:55
I’m glad that August is here, but I continue to be amazed at the way time keeps flying. I spent all of July visiting with my parents out of state. My mother needed a caretaker and I wa… Read More
2021-08-03 01:40
I’m pretty shocked that August has arrived, but it has. Every new month shocks me because life goes by so fast! Today started like every other day…..I didn’t want to get o… Read More
2021-08-01 02:09
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. Improve your nervous system function to boost immunity Whether you’re trying to heal from a chronic illness or fight an acute infection, you… Read More
2021-07-30 15:58
I’m so happy to be back! I never really left, but my computer did. After the computer I use died completely, I was trying to blog with my cell phone. I know some people use a cell phon… Read More
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