2020-10-02 21:09
October is here and I’m so glad! I think October is always one of my favorite months. The weather, the colors, and the smells are so unique and pleasant. The weather in the midwest… Read More
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2020-09-30 04:54
September is Pain Awareness Month. Today is the last day of this month, so the awareness comes to an end. If only chronic pain would end with it…..During this month, I’ve noti… Read More
2020-09-26 20:18
Disclosure: Product was received for reviewing. All opinions are 100% my own.It’s hard to believe that it’s been two weeks since I started eating meals from Personal Trainer Foo… Read More
2020-09-25 01:52
Sjogren’s Syndrome has been causing me more trouble lately. My eyes have been dry for years. But, my mouth is now getting noticeably dryer. I’m needing water twice with every… Read More
2020-09-21 12:46
Sometimes I fail. Being Chronically Ill is a full-time job for me. But, this weekend I did not have a very good job performance. After having a roller coaster week with pain and battling… Read More
2020-09-19 20:23
Disclosure: Affiliate link included.Early registration for The Beyond Biological Medicine Speaker Series Despite billions of prescriptions written each year, patients navigating chronic cond… Read More
2020-09-19 17:39
It’s been a delicious first week on the Personal Trainer Food diet. When I opened the huge box of ready-to-eat meals I was so excited. My box was given to me for review and I was so… Read More
2020-09-15 02:40
Every time I feel a sore throat, headache, or extra tired, I wonder if I’ve caught the virus. If I ever do catch it, I don’t know if I’ll realize that I did. These types… Read More
2020-09-12 15:06
Disclosure: Product was provided for review. Full disclosure here.The ProblemWhen chronic illness took away my energy years ago, it was the beginning of my huge weight gain. Year after year… Read More
2020-09-10 15:11
Well, I tried it again. And, I had the same results as the first time. I think I’m done. Last time I tried the Dandelion Tea concoction I had an allergic reaction that started days… Read More
2020-09-06 18:49
September has arrived! How is your September going so far? Our home is pretty locked down, because our college student is doing all his classes online. My life hasn’t changed at all… Read More
2020-09-04 00:04
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. There are three main types of blood cancers: Lymphoma, Leukemia, and Myeloma. There are two main types of Lymphoma: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin Lymph… Read More
2020-08-31 05:00
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2020-08-27 16:57
As I’ve tried to improve my health by following the directions of my holistic health team, there have been successes and failures. Just like anything in life, some things that are goo… Read More
2020-08-25 23:49
Another day on the chronic illness rollercoaster, and I’m tired. What felt like a flare a few days ago, doesn’t exactly feel like that today. Yesterday, my pain levels were muc… Read More
2020-08-22 16:00
As soon as I wrote about how much better I felt, the next day turned in the other direction. Today and yesterday have been serious pain days. I think I’m in a flare, but I know that… Read More
2020-08-19 22:21
I’m thankful for the help I’m finally getting from my new medical team. It’s the first time since 2011 that I’ve received holistic treatment and care. There has bee… Read More
2020-08-15 18:45
Today begins the second week on my new diet program. There have been successes and failures, but I’ll try to focus on the good. I did lose 6 pounds! That’s a huge accomplishme… Read More
2020-08-10 21:32
My holistic clinic team have been instructing me in how to make changes in my life to lower the inflammation. All the supplements that were prescribed for me finally came in. Yesterday I f… Read More
2020-08-06 21:30
It’s been a painful week! Monday was the day scheduled for me to see my doctor. I saw my holistic doctor and nurse practitioner in person for about an hour. The appointment was for… Read More
2020-08-01 22:02
Every month has shocked me! It seems as though the year is flying by and it’s been filled with bad news. 2020 has certainly been a year that seems like a nightmare that just won&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-07-30 17:26
July is Juvenile Arthritis Month. Did you know that children can get Arthritis? They can get RA, which is an autoimmune disorder. It can affect their vision, stunt their growth, and cause… Read More
2020-07-28 22:10
Chronic pain is so unpredictable! Most days my chronic pain is stable and the level of pain averages around a 5-6. The 10-point scale gives us a fallible method to discuss how bad our pain… Read More
2020-07-26 14:50
Friday was my second appointment with the nutritionist. We spent over an hour going over the rest of my questionnaire and some charts. These charts gave percentages of things that were wro… Read More
2020-07-23 05:00
Today is World Sjogren’s Day. Sjogren’s Syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the white blood cells attack the moisture glands. We celebrate World Sjogren’s D… Read More
2020-07-20 19:17
Waking up on Monday to a thunderstorm is pretty nice. I love thunderstorms! They relax me and hearing the rain is so peaceful. Monday should be the beginning of a fresh, new week. But, f… Read More
2020-07-18 17:47
Disclosure: Affiliate link may be included. See full disclosure here.My first nutritionist appointment was yesterday on Zoom. The one-hour appointment wasn’t exactly what I expected… Read More
2020-07-15 02:02
This isn’t the July that I would have planned. Being in a Mast Cell Activation Disorder flare has made the last two months truly miserable. What started as a random anaphylactic epis… Read More
2020-07-11 15:11
I’m Not Seeking AttentionWhen my health went down-hill, back in 2011, I actually had people tell me that I was just looking for attention. Can you imagine how that made me feel? Seve… Read More
2020-07-07 21:17
My journey working with a holistic health team continues to move forward. Yesterday I had a zoom appointment with a nurse specialist who covers pain management and mental health. Today I m… Read More
2020-07-02 20:50
Bothering, Demanding, Nourishing, Telecommunicating, and Tolerating are the prompts for July with A Chronic Voice’s July Linky. I’ll be contributing, along with many other great… Read More
2020-06-30 00:48
My return visit to the new holistic clinic gave me so much information! The doctor gave me an overview of the treatment plan he had for me. Today, I spent an hour going over the general ou… Read More
2020-06-26 17:24
Now that I’ve started to have Mast Cell Disorder events daily again, I’m taking Benadryl on a regular basis. These MCAD events have been worse than the series of events I had be… Read More
2020-06-23 16:52
My husband and I have had a stressful and frustrating experience as we’ve tried to make decisions about getting out of the house during Covid-19. With my numerous medical conditions t… Read More
2020-06-19 18:22
Well, today is day 4 of my new LDN treatment. My new doctor told me that the first three days I would feel nothing. That is very true. Then, he said, on the 4th day….BOOM! I would… Read More
2020-06-18 17:38
Disclosure: Affiliate links may be included. Clicking on links doesn’t cost you a cent, but making a purchase could help to support this blog.If you like to listen to experts in the h… Read More
2020-06-17 18:35
Last night I took my first dose of LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone). My emotions were high as I swallowed the small capsule. I was nervous and hopeful that this pill would be something that would… Read More
2020-06-15 19:54
Excitement and nervousness were the emotions of the day. Today was the first appointment with a new doctor. Heart palpitations are still strong even after the visit. Crashing at home afte… Read More
2020-06-13 17:09
Well, getting off of prednisone wasn’t as bad as usual. My brain fog has been the most noticeable side-effect. I literally can’t think. It was the shortest dose pack I have ev… Read More
2020-06-11 21:09
Preventing blindness is so important. I didn’t know that cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness. A couple of years ago my eye doctor told me that I had cataracts. They… Read More
2020-06-10 21:49
How many times have I said, I feel new hope that I can get better, after visiting with a new doctor? Well, it’s too many times to count. But, today I still feel a new hope that this… Read More
2020-06-06 17:15
It was nerve-wracking to me that I left home for a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday. Because of weeks of Mast Cell daily attacks and strange and new red spots, the doctor wanted me t… Read More
2020-06-04 19:05
Searching, Hoping, Traumatizing, Honoring, Responding are the June prompts that I’ll be sharing about today. Living with Chronic Illnesses means that I’m chronically ill 24/7 an… Read More
2020-06-01 17:57
Scoliosis causes me pain every day. Having my spine shaped in a curve that looks like an S has made my life very different. Although I only have a “mild” curve, my body doesn&r&hell…Read More
2020-05-30 00:33
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Pain relief is everything to those of us with chronic pain. Chronic pain means that our pain occurs eve… Read More
2020-05-27 20:40
National Osteoporosis Month
May is National Osteoporosis Month. Before you know it, you’ll be at the age when you could be diagnosed with Osteoporosis. I found out that I had Oste… Read More
2020-05-27 01:30
After a lot of thought and prayer, I’m going to have a consultation with an alternative medicine team. Although I don’t know how this will turn out, I do look forward to hearing… Read More
2020-05-23 01:02
My Mast Cell flare seems like it will never stop! As I talked about a few days ago, this is a hard flare for me to get out of. Full-body itching is more than an annoyance. When I have an… Read More
2020-05-21 18:04
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Spring will soon turn to summer and we will b… Read More
2020-05-20 16:35
May is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month. Ehlers Danlos Syndromes are a group of connective tissue disorders. In the past, there were 7 distinct types. When I was diagnosed a few yea… Read More
2020-05-18 19:48
Flares are a common headache for those of us with chronic illnesses. I’ve had flares with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in which I had lots of subluxations and dislocations. Usually, this i… Read More
2020-05-16 18:28
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. During all the stress and loneliness of the lockdown, almost everyone can feel more open about discussing mental health.
Whether we are dealing wi… Read More
2020-05-15 22:03
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When I first found out that I had Sjogren&rs&hell…Read More
2020-05-15 00:58
Almost everyone has traded in their regular doctor’s appointments with Telehealth appointments. Because I have so many chronic illnesses, I fear the limitations of these types of appo… Read More
2020-05-06 17:51
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When is the last time you left the house? I haven’t driven my car anywhere in almost two months. Did you know that leaving a car parked for long peri… Read More
2020-05-04 17:59
May is a beautiful month. Everything turns green and warmer breezes freshen the view. It’s my birthday month and the time to celebrate Mother’s Day. I love May. It’s a… Read More
2020-05-04 01:14
Candida is a naturally occurring, yet "opportunistic" fungus.
With the right conditions, there's no limit to where it will spread and, when rampant, it can cause intense sugar cravings, b… Read More
2020-04-27 21:22
Living in a quarantine doesn’t take away the the enormous stress and pain caused by chronic illness. In fact, my stress and anxiety has gone through the roof. My pain levels are stil… Read More
2020-04-21 19:44
Because of my severe fatigue, grocery shopping has been a chore for Hubby for the past five years. Now, that the quarantine is upon us, even Hubby doesn’t want to go shopping. We&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-04-07 20:40
A team of researchers at Probably Genetic is working tirelessly to get undiagnosed chronic disease patients diagnostic answers faster. They are running a 1-minute survey in our community… Read More
2020-04-05 17:33
Our world is learning a lot about invisible illnesses during this pandemic. Even though Covid-19 can’t be seen, it is still stealing health and life to many people. The heartbreaking… Read More
2020-04-03 19:09
It’s hard to say “Welcome” to April, when I know what it brings. I’m thankful to survive March and not be sick with the virus. The virus has brought us fear, anxiet… Read More
2020-03-28 19:55
How are you all holding up? It’s a hard time. My city has stay at home directives and I have certainly followed. I only left my home one time the last two weeks to get a B12 sho… Read More
2020-03-20 18:25
Hanging out at home and social distancing are the new norms. Well, they are not new to me or you. During outbreaks of other sicknesses (such as flu or stomach virus), I stay home and away… Read More
2020-03-13 19:15
Living with severe Sleep Apnea has been challenging. I had this condition for years before I knew that I had it. When I was finally diagnosed, I immediately began treatment with CPAP. Al… Read More
2020-03-13 05:00
CHRONIC ILLNESS, HEALTH
February 23, 2020
Disclosure: Products were received in order to review. Although compensation was also provided, my opinion was not influenced by that. T… Read More
2020-03-09 22:01
I was thinking about my youth and had a vivid recollection of living a normal life. It honestly felt like a lifetime ago. There were days of going through life in a way that most people re… Read More
2020-03-05 02:18
March Chronic Illness Link-Up with A Chronic Voice.
Staying, Doing, Being, Targeting, and Weighing are our link-up prompts for this month. It’s hard to believe that March has ar… Read More
2020-02-25 18:12
As the subtitle of my blog states, A Chronically Ill Christian, Challenged to be Content, it is a challenge to be content. Chronic Illness is a term that means longterm illness. I have ill… Read More
2020-02-18 19:34
I love the days when I wake up and feel like I can fight. Those are the days when you have an inner drive that bursts out and gives you a fighting spirit. You’re ready to tackle that… Read More
2020-02-09 02:31
It’s February, but I still feel like it’s the beginning of the year. I’m still having to remind myself that it’s 2020. I’m happy that A Chronic Voice has a ne… Read More
2020-02-07 21:23
Today is National Wear Red Day. You may have seen the ads and Facebook group showing women wearing bright red dresses or tops. The American Heart Association sponsors this day of awareness… Read More
2020-02-06 02:12
Yesterday my father came home from the hospital. This was a relief, as I had spent seven days driving to and sitting in the hospital. It’s been an exhausting time for my body and… Read More
2020-01-27 20:29
I’m sitting in the ICU waiting room waiting for visiting hours. My dad has been admitted for three days and is in bad shape. He’s a man who has numerous chronic diseases. At h… Read More
2020-01-21 22:53
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, which brings us to a time to share information about this disease that can take away vision. 3 million Americans have this disease and the numbers shoul… Read More
2020-01-16 02:47
As Chronic Illness patients get older, do they have an increase in pain levels? This question is important and the answers aren’t easy to find. But, whether or not the elderly feel p… Read More
2020-01-13 18:24
Because of my low kidney function, I have needed to stop taking Advil for the pain and inflammation. During my last awful flare, I felt that I had no choice but to take Advil. There wa… Read More
2020-01-09 18:36
For those of you who like to learn in an in-depth way about health topics, I want to introduce you to two free upcoming online seminars. These seminars are free to watch online. You ca… Read More
2020-01-02 20:22
The Chronic Illness Linky has a January new-beginnings theme. I love that! I’m glad to join A Chronic Voice again in this new year to share some thoughts about starting over that rel… Read More
2019-12-28 18:49
December is winding down and the Christmas festivities are over. I hope and pray that your Christmas was good and low-pain. My Christmas was lovely, but my pain became severe.
By Ch… Read More
2019-12-25 09:12
Welcome Christmas! I hope you and yours will have the merriest of Christmas’s this year! May you feel the love and peace of Christmas. And, I hope and pray that you have a day when… Read More
2019-12-17 20:57
I almost forgot about the December linky! This month has been flying by and I don’t want to miss the Chronic Illness Linky. A Chronic Voice has come up with some great prompts for us… Read More
2019-12-13 20:10
With 11 days until Christmas, I have found that my Christmas Planner has kept me on schedule. I may be hurting and wired from too much coffee, but I see that I should be able to get all the… Read More
2019-12-04 20:04
When did you last check your mitochondrial health?
Dr. Jay Davidson’s wife, Heather, struggled with severe and chronic health issues her entire life: sinus scraping, multiple ablat… Read More
2019-12-03 21:02
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I’m sure you’ve heard about the Gut-Brain connection. Scientific research now backs this and with all… Read More
2019-11-30 19:27
Thanksgiving is over and the Christmas tree is up. Black Friday has come and gone, too. This time of year is so hectic, with one holiday and event after another. It becomes a physical and… Read More
2019-11-18 05:11
Oops, I did it again. I traveled to visit family and overdid it for an entire week. I spent 2 entire days in the car and 5 days playing with my grandson on the floor. This exhausting… Read More
2019-11-14 20:36
Today is World Diabetes Day. Awareness is being spread all over the world in order to help people live their healthiest life with Type 1 Diabetes and to help or even prevent Type 2 Diabetes… Read More
2019-11-01 06:24
November begins today and my mind is filled with thoughts about the upcoming holiday season. With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, I know that these months are filled… Read More
2019-10-19 18:41
My blood work came back. When I went to the doctor, she laid it out for me. It was a thorough lesson in why I feel like crap. In fact, those were her exact words: no wonder you feel like… Read More
2019-10-14 16:49
Since posting about a new diet a few weeks ago, I’ve lost and gained the same 2 pounds quite a few times. Have you ever had trouble with your weight? It’s pretty maddening, isn… Read More
2019-10-11 21:39
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Get this guide to uncovering toxic chemicals in your home
I want to introduce you all to this new F… Read More
2019-10-04 00:12
Waiting, Parting, Persevering, Affirming, and Loving are our 5 prompts for the month of October. Joining again with A Chronic Voice is always a thought-provoking exercise that I look forwar… Read More
2019-09-21 19:13
I started a diet. Wow, how many times have we all said that. Maybe you are thin and don’t need a diet, but I know many of us do. My diets usually last one day, two at the most. I b… Read More
2019-09-21 16:54
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2019-09-12 03:06
This is a great giveaway for those with Chronic Illness. If you need to sit while you exercise, this Cubii will be a perfect solut… Read More
2019-09-08 00:40
Finding, Researching, Dating, Reusing, and Recounting are the prompts from A Chronic Voice for the month of September. I’m always finding out new things about my life. As I looked at… Read More
2019-09-04 20:48
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After many days of questioning my ability to go, I’ve decided to make a trip this weekend. Any time a trip is considered, there has to be time spent eva… Read More
2019-08-30 20:54
August is almost over and hope for improvement this month is gone. With each new month, I feel a strong urge to believe that something good will happen and some part of my chronic illness l… Read More
2019-08-28 18:26
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