I used to have this little paper on my wall at work showing some disability statistics so that people would understand the importance of getting insurance on their banking products, or outside insurance to cover things, if something should happen- those stats reflecting the rate of disability per age group (long and short). I posted... Continue Reading →
My neurological visit
My neurologist is pretty good. I have had some crappy ones and some great ones and this one knows his stuff. Migraine Disease We went over my migraines which are responding well to Topamax at the dosage I am on. I am still chronic but not daily and not as intense as they could be.... Continue Reading →
Heat intolerance and muscle weakness
I have always had a little heat intolerance when it came to chronic illnesses. Mostly my migraine disease. Just made it worse. And then I couldn't sleep which made it worse the next day. Anyway, now I definitely have issues with heat. Now with the hot summer I am noticing the heat intolerance is making... Continue Reading →
Into visible illness
Since I was young I have had an Invisible Illness(es). This is a distinct experience with distinct problems. I have invisible disabilities: Chronic Migraines Fibromyalgia Chronic vertigo (Rides the line of an invisible disability for sure as I will mention but certainly it can't be Seen) That cause the most problems for me for most... Continue Reading →
The Boom & Bust cycle of chronic pain
Oh, I know, Pacing, we all have heard about it and know about it but I have to talk about it because it is a pretty big damn deal. It is one of those fundamental skills that we Know and also Ignore. It’s a thing we do and then regret that and then do it... Continue Reading →