The Lupus vs. Lyme disease saga continues, but at least today I feel like I’m taking a few steps closer to getting some answers to whether or not I have Lyme. It’s been several months of opposing opinions from doctors and total ….
Summer used to be one of my favorite seasons. I loved the sunny days and warm nights. Lupus has managed to change that! It’s not even officially summer yet, and I’m finding myself adversely affected by not only the sun, but ….
Acupuncture isn’t for everyone. In fact, before my Lupus diagnosis, I just didn’t get it. I tried it for allergies and other ailments, and it just didn’t work. But, with the pain of Lupus and fewer options for ….
It’s not too often that I get excited about anything, but when Hubby suggested going to the farmer’s markets today, my heart jumped for joy! A chance to do something fun that’s good for me–or so I thought….
Today is Mother’s Day and World Lupus Day! I’ve celebrated Mother’s Day as a Mom for 24 years now, but this is only my third one since learning I have Lupus….
Today marks the seventh anniversary since I suffered a pulmonary embolism—which is defined as a condition where a blood clot blocks one or more arteries in the ….
It’s time for a change in approach. I have been so patiently waiting for several weeks now to get two referrals from two of my doctors. One referral was the outcome of my appointment with my hematologist regarding the ….
My friend reacted to my shaky hands due to the essential tremor. My new neurologist suspects that it’s something called an Essential Tremor, which can be caused by various autoimmune diseases, like Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, etc …
For some reason, my acupuncturist AND my physical therapist were traveling last week, so I missed a week of important pain management activities. I definitely felt the void, having more pain in just about every part of my body….
It’s amazing the reactions of doctors when they hear that you’ve gotten positive blood test results for Lyme disease and two co-infections. Today, I had appointments with my rheumatologist and allergist, and both of them had something to say.
Today’s test results were from the neurologist’s order. That’s when the lab took all those vials of blood last week. All I thought she ordered was a test of my creatinine required to make sure my kidney function was normal prior to the ….
After spending a quiet, restful weekend with my Hubby, I spent this glorious Monday morning feeling a sense of acceptance and a clear perspective about my situation….
Written with by Olivia Davenport
