2021-07-23 05:00
Today is World Sjogren’s Day! Because I continue to find that no one I talk to even knows anything about Sjogren’s, it is necessary to keep having awareness days. The third Sjogr… Read More
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2021-07-22 20:56
My blogging life is a lot like my chronic illness life. I’m without a computer since my motherboard died last week. I shipped it to Dell for repairs and they informed me that the parts… Read More
2021-07-13 00:30
Aging, Suffering, Transforming, Navigating, Visualizing: These are the prompts for July from A Chronic Voice. This is always a fun and challenging post because I have to share things that I… Read More
2021-07-06 02:19
Life with chronic illness means that I’m going to experience energy, pain, exhaustion, happiness, and depression…..all in one day. Every day starts with a different thing, wheth… Read More
2021-06-30 03:22
I’ve been at my parent’s house for almost a week and for the last three days my Mast Cells have been going crazy. I’ve had almost continuous allergic reactions with non-sto… Read More
2021-06-28 02:19
Are you frustrated with being stuck trying to resolve your fatigue? Unlock Dr. Evan Hirsch’s Tired of Being Tired? How To Resolve Your Fatigue Using a Simple 4-Step System eG… Read More
2021-06-27 17:07
Peaceful
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2021-06-23 13:46
Corny title, right? Today I’m swaying along on the train as my son and I head south to visit our family there. We left our old hometown in Virginia last night in a sleeper-car and trie… Read More
2021-06-18 21:25
There’s nothing like grandbabies to get your mind off your pain. Having been here for about a week, I’ve been holding him a lot of time. Of course, I hold him every chance I get… Read More
2021-06-14 17:06
We’ve been here five days and have been having a wonderful time. After two years, I was so eager to see my son, daughter-in-love, and new grandchild. We decided to take them up on thei… Read More
2021-06-09 03:26
After all the stress and drama trying to get a driver’s license, a miracle happened! The documentation I was missing was a marriage certificate. After trying to order one from Virginia… Read More
2021-06-07 21:41
Accumulating, Harmonizing, Prioritizing, Training: These are the prompt words for us this month. A Chronic Voice is hosting this Chronic Illness Blogger group who all share our thoughts on t… Read More
2021-06-06 16:36
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. Many causes of brain-health issues are related to immune system responses, and are treatable — even potentially curable. And for many struggling wi… Read More
2021-06-03 21:00
The last few days I’ve needed my cane, because my left knee keeps going out. The knee slips slightly out of joint and I feel that I will fall. It really hurts when it does that and I k… Read More
2021-05-30 22:08
I have an itinerary! Almost two years after seeing my oldest son and his family, it looks like we’ll be able to go and visit him. My newest grandchild will be two+ months old when we a… Read More
2021-05-26 21:15
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2021-05-25 01:48
With one week left in May, I’m finally getting closer to seeing my grandbabies. I traveled with my husband to the oncologist’s office today. He had blood work done and met with t… Read More
2021-05-18 22:33
I’m sick of it. How many days have I stayed in my pjs all day because I’m too sick to get up and get a shower. How many days have I spent thinking about all the things I want and… Read More
2021-05-15 18:16
This Saturday has become a day or re-sets. So often in my chronic illness journey I long to make some changes. When things get bogged down, my inner drive for order comes alive. There has be… Read More
2021-05-13 00:24
May 9 – 15, 2021 is Food Allergy Awareness Week. Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) is promoting this week. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is also pro… Read More
2021-05-06 21:35
We arrived at the Cancer Center yesterday feeling calm. It was a beautiful spring day with cool breezes and blue skies. It felt a little surreal to me as I watched my husband check in at the… Read More
2021-05-04 01:58
Pushing, Stretching, Disciplining, Preserving, Thanking are the prompts for May in the A Chronic Voice Linky. These are helpful ways to share our chronic lives with others. I hope that these… Read More
2021-04-30 17:57
April is coming to a close and it seems to have been a long month. This month has been filled with stress, because of my husband’s cancer diagnosis. But, I must look back at all the go… Read More
2021-04-26 17:17
Those of us with chronic illness know far too well about the frustrating “game” of getting appointments. We wait to get a test. We wait for the results. We wait for the follow-up… Read More
2021-04-23 19:26
I felt like I should celebrate, but I was too sleepy. Late yesterday afternoon I got in line for my drive through Covid-19 vaccine. This was my 2nd shot and now I’m a happy girl! As so… Read More
2021-04-22 00:03
My new pain doctor shared the results of my MRI with me today. He’s one of those doctors that barely spends any time in the room with me. He basically said that I had pinched nerves le… Read More
2021-04-20 20:30
This is a heavy week at my house. There is so much coming that is worrisome and I am looking ahead with many prayers and cautiousness. Although my list of chronic illnesses is long, the issu… Read More
2021-04-19 16:43
Although the world has been in lockdown, those of us with chronic illness feel like we’re always in lockdown. Sometimes we can’t get out of the bed, and when we do the couch is t… Read More
2021-04-16 17:56
I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome only three years ago. I’ve certainly had it longer than three years, but it takes many years for the blood work to show the antibodies tha… Read More
2021-04-11 21:42
This past week has been unreal! Everywhere I look is bad news. My husband’s cancer may be metastatic. His last bone scan showed suspicious places and now he is to have another scan, a… Read More
2021-04-06 19:40
Are holidays difficult for you? There are many reasons that a person may find holidays to be stressful or depressing. When you add chronic illness into that mix, there can really be some bad… Read More
2021-04-03 16:37
I’m in shock! Yesterday, my husband got a call with his biopsy report. The doctor told him that he definitely has prostate cancer and that it seems to be aggressive. He believes that t… Read More
2021-04-01 15:39
Yesterday I had my first Covid-19 vaccination. I was wanting to wait for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to come to my town, because I have anaphylaxis and didn’t want to be one of t… Read More
2021-03-30 17:37
Because of constant back pain, I called my General Practitioner and he wants to send me to a pain specialist. He believes there may something more going on than just sciatic nerve pain. I ha… Read More
2021-03-26 18:08
Last night my second grandchild was born. The precious little boy was due a month from now, but he decided to come early. Although there was much anxiety from the parents and grandparents, t… Read More
2021-03-26 00:34
Some times things are just hard. This past week has been a rough one for my family. My flare of Sciatica has been the worst one I’ve ever had. Using ice, heat, and painkillers didn&rsq&hell…Read More
2021-03-24 20:36
Spring has arrived and the weather is so much warmer. We’re all dreaming of vacations at the beach. Whether we go to the beach or just the closest swimming pool, summer is coming and w… Read More
2021-03-21 00:45
Today is World Sparrow Day. This day is celebrated to bring awareness to sparrows and their declining population. It’s meant to promote conservation of bird habitats. The sparrow is a… Read More
2021-03-18 20:49
Health has been on my mind non-stop the last two days. My health and my husband’s health is not looking good. Today he had a CT scan with contrast to check for any cancer in areas surr… Read More
2021-03-14 23:04
Today I took my first dose of Cromolyn. It was nerve-wracking and thrilling! This is a mast cell stabilizer medication that is often prescribed for people with mastocytosis. I don’t ha… Read More
2021-03-14 01:21
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2021-03-12 16:28
We’re worried. Hubby has an exam and the results confirmed his worst fears. The doctor said that his prostate was very enlarged with nodules and that a biopsy was needed. He is schedul… Read More
2021-03-10 01:36
Today has been a brain-foggy day. I got out of bed fairly early and was very tired. After breakfast I felt really out of it and my vision was blurry. I didn’t feel like getting up to g… Read More
2021-03-04 01:50
Disclosure: Affiliate links included. They cost you nothing, but they can help support Chronically Content. Having severely dry skin from Sjogren’s, itchy, rashy spots from CTCL, and s… Read More
2021-03-02 17:32
March has arrived, and with it there have been warmer days here in the Mid-West. The sunshine is so pleasant to see when I look out my windows. I truly enjoyed the snow that we had earlier… Read More
2021-02-28 06:00
Today is Rare Disease Day and I’m proud to share with you a little bit about this unique day. Rare Disease Day started in 2008. It’s a day to bring awareness to the many rare dis… Read More
2021-02-27 20:08
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. Sometimes stealth or hidden, food sensitivities can be a major contributor to autoimmunity and flare-ups. Eating trigger foods drives up inflammation and… Read More
2021-02-27 02:56
There’s nothing like another day of eating chicken noodle soup to make a weak stomach happy. When a horrible sickness is gone, it’s amazing how good it feels when you can again e… Read More
2021-02-25 01:36
My allergic reaction started in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. I awoke feeling very nauseated and went straight downstairs to take a Benadryl. But within five minutes I knew that this rea… Read More
2021-02-20 16:51
After three weeks of phototherapy treatments, I am not seeing any change in the Mycosis Fungoides. If you’re reading for the first time here, I am trying to fight Cutaneous T-Cell Lymp… Read More
2021-02-18 05:02
I live in one of the places that is dealing with terrible winter weather. It was less than 0 on Monday, and because of the snow and temperatures, our car wasn’t road-worthy. We have an… Read More
2021-02-15 22:21
Disclosure: Affiliate link included. February is Heart Disease Awareness Month. One of the biggest problems that can damage your heart is Hypertension. Do you know what your blood pressure r… Read More
2021-02-13 17:54
Yesterday I completed half of my phototherapy appointments. Having had six treatments means I’ve learned the drill and what to expect. I was actually in the phototherapy machine only 4… Read More
2021-02-09 20:15
Yesterday was my fourth phototherapy treatment. We’ve been having snow almost everyday and temperatures in the single digits. We thought that the interstate would be clear, but we were… Read More
2021-02-06 03:36
A typical day with chronic illness is not typical. I never know what to expect. The only thing I can count on is something bad. I can always count on pain, nausea, and fatigue. But, the surp… Read More
2021-02-04 15:59
Yesterday I had an appointment with my general practitioner. I brought copies of all my latest bloodwork (taken with the rheumatologist). I had so many questions to ask him. We discussed the… Read More
2021-02-02 04:47
Today was my first day to experience phototherapy. I wasn’t really sure how it was going to work. I thought that I might lie down on a table and that light would be directed on to the… Read More
2021-02-01 06:00
Defining, Allocating, Uniting, Saving, Educating…… These are our February Chronic Illness prompts. Each month A Chronic Voice hosts many chronic illness bloggers on her site. W… Read More
2021-01-30 19:06
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2021-01-27 19:37
When it rains, it pours. Our family has been having too many problems this week. I had an appointment with my general physician today to discuss all of my blood tests. My blood work showed a… Read More
2021-01-26 03:08
This rainy, cold day makes for winter misery. I love looking at a grey winter day, but it’s the kind of day that often hurts. And, today is one of those days. It feels like everything… Read More
2021-01-22 19:25
I’ve been staying home since mid-March, 2020. I had a trip to stay with family during October, but was pretty isolated and wore a mask. After both parents caught covid while I was ther… Read More
2021-01-17 22:17
After receiving a prescription for Restasis in December, I was hopeful to try the eyedrops which promise help for seriously dry eyes. As I wrote earlier, I quickly found out that this wasn&r&hell…Read More
2021-01-17 02:34
After talking to the dermatologist about my biopsy, I was not feeling too good. Hearing that cancer is in the future certainly puts a cloud over things. But, today I feel more at peace after… Read More
2021-01-15 17:10
After waiting fifteen days for a final report on my biopsy, I received a phone call. The doctor called me just before I was going to call and ask about the biopsy results. I had gotten so ne… Read More
2021-01-11 21:37
My biopsy report was posted today on MyChart. I’ve been dreading the thought of what it might show. It was not diagnostic, because to get the final say another step has to be performed… Read More
2021-01-09 16:10
It’s been very hard to keep my emotions steady lately. I’m the type that can get too caught up in current affairs and worry. Anxiety is a symptom of some of my diseases. And, whe… Read More
2021-01-05 01:23
A Chronic Voice is again hosting the monthly linky for those of us with chronic illnesses. She’s given us 5 prompt words to get us thinking. Beginning January is a month of new beginni… Read More
2021-01-01 21:48
What a week! I’m thankful for a new year that begins today. We can all agree that the end of 2020 is a good thing. It was a year filled with so much bad news. There was so much sufferi… Read More
2020-12-29 18:22
Yesterday was my first in-person appointment with a rheumatologist in a year and a half. This was one year over what is recommended for a Sjogren’s Syndrome blood work panel. Those of… Read More
2020-12-28 19:14
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2020-12-26 20:58
We had a lovely little Christmas at our home. With beautiful blue skies and frigid temperatures outdoors our home was toasty warm. The oven was going full blast with all the casseroles cooki… Read More
2020-12-20 16:24
Living with chronic illness makes me dread Christmas. It also makes me dread many other days where I know that I’ll be needing the energy of a healthy person. But, with five days left… Read More
2020-12-16 18:56
Disclosure: Sponsored post. Full disclosure here. One thing I hate about having all these chronic illnesses is how I’m not physically able to get around and go places. Isolation is a b… Read More
2020-12-15 22:00
I’ve spent all morning calling the insurance company and the pharmacy. My eye doctor prescribed Restasis, but when I was about to pick this up from the pharmacy I found that itRead Mor… Read More
2020-12-13 21:26
Christmas 2020 may be the loneliest holiday ever. Many of us with chronic illness are going to be sheltering at home instead of our usual travels. The holiday season is one weRead More...
Th… Read More
2020-12-11 22:21
Are you feeling a lot of stress? Our house has become Stress Central today. Because I have three blogs, you would think that would stress me out, but I really enjoy it.Read More...
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2020-12-10 05:39
I recently saw my eye doctor for a series of tests. Because I take Plaquenil, I’m required to get eye exams every 6 months. Plaquenil, which is taken to help with theRead More...
The p… Read More
2020-12-07 22:35
If you have a loved one who would love a chronic illness tee for a Christmas gift, I’ve collected a list of some really cute ones! You may want to get one of these for yourself, too… Read More
2020-12-06 06:00
Exhausting, Exciting, Socializing, Indulging, Cutting….these are our AChronicVoice five prompts for December. Yes, December is here. It’s the last month of the weirdest year i… Read More
2020-11-30 06:00
Join me for the Lighting the Path Film and Series
Has mainstream medicine failed to bring you answers to your pain and symptoms? Join us and discover the core components of healing an… Read More
2020-11-28 04:04
How did you make it yesterday? I hope you all had a peaceful Thanksgiving and made some new memories. Because it’s 2020, we had some different memories. We didn’t really celeb… Read More
2020-11-24 17:34
Psalm 100:4-5
Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.For the Lord… Read More
2020-11-21 04:27
Have you been planning your Thanksgiving? I’m staying home this year. It’s just not a good idea to travel. I haven’t wanted to think about how much I’ll miss the k… Read More
2020-11-16 21:04
Yesterday I was in anaphylaxis most of the day. I had to take three doses of Benadryl and had my Epi-Pen on stand-by. I came so very close to using it but was thankful that I didn’t… Read More
2020-11-14 04:52
This has been a week of worrying. My dad has covid and pneumonia. He has been in and out of the hospital. He doesn’t want to stay and leaves as soon as he feels better. But, then h… Read More
2020-11-13 06:00
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2020-11-10 04:01
National Family Caregivers Month seems to fit right in with my life. November has shown me the difficulties in finding help when a family member needs a caregiver. With aging parents, ther… Read More
2020-11-07 18:16
It’s been a very hard week. With my Dad fighting covid in the hospital, I’ve worried so much. He lives in heart failure and has asthma, so at age 84 he’s not in good shap… Read More
2020-11-02 19:08
A Chronic Voice has given new writing prompts for the month. Now that November is here, I’m ready to think about the holidays. After the election is over, there will be an end to pol… Read More
2020-11-01 04:19
I’ve been home for one day and am working on relaxing. My body is really needing to rest. Many of the wonderful experiences on my trip were overshadowed with the bad. Both parents c… Read More
2020-10-26 19:46
I’ve known for many years about how seasons can affect our moods, such as SAD in the winter months. I have never felt like this was something that I dealt with. Sometimes we think ab… Read More
2020-10-23 18:27
Why do we need Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week? It’s obvious that it’s not obvious. People with invisible disabilities are not recognized as having disabilities. Accommo… Read More
2020-10-22 03:35
Covid has now touched my family. My mother has a mild case and so far hasn’t had any symptoms to speak of. I’m very thankful that she’s been doing so well. And, my fath… Read More
2020-10-17 20:33
Today was Covid-19 testing day. My mother was directly exposed and my dad and I were exposed to her. She found out on Tuesday that she was with someone who had it on Monday, and thankfully… Read More
2020-10-14 16:35
I’ve begun to have worsening symptoms the last two days. Today, I’m trying to tell what is going on with my sinuses. It has seemed like allergies, but I’m not sure. Is i… Read More
2020-10-12 20:53
Yesterday was the first time in over seven years that I was present to help celebrate my adult daughter’s birthday. It was a wonderful party and I was able to host it for her. Her gr… Read More
2020-10-10 14:57
It’s a stormy day here in the deep South. I’m in the path of the remnants of Delta, that has brought severe rain and wind. The metal roof has kept me awake much of last night… Read More
2020-10-07 21:21
October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. I have a personal connection to this awareness promotion. I’ve lost three babies due to early miscarriage, so I feel li… Read More
2020-10-06 01:55
I’ve made a long trip to visit family and you know what that means. It means swelling, pain, and more pain. Traveling 10 hours in a car is so hard when living with chronic illness… Read More
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