The word for today is INFLAMMATION. This is a continuation of the aftermath of the infamous chiropractic treatment earlier in the week. The shock to my system continues to migrate from my spine and nerves to my chest, ribs, and …
So I did go back to see the chiropractor today. I wanted to let the Dr. R know about my severe pain and difficulty breathing after my last treatment with him. When we got there he was in the typical “let’s-get-to-the-adjustment” rush ….
I am a difficult case. This morning felt like Ground Hog Day, the movie. I woke up, took a shower, dropped my Hubby off at work, then made my way to the lab to get my blood drawn. Just like yesterday….
On Saturday, I finally received the box with the blood labs requisitions from the Lyme doctor’s office. One requisition is for IGenex, the specialty lab in California, and the other is for LabCorp. Knowing that my insurance’s …..
I made an appointment to see my internist to get help with my sudden bout of back pain. I believe it’s the result of a long car ride, but I wanted to rule out kidney involvement. She referred me to a chiropractor….
I had my first appointment with the Lyme-literate medical doctor (LLMD) yesterday. As you know, he came highly recommended to me by my acupuncturist….
It’s flu season, and I got hit bad this year because of my compromised immune system. I just filled my second prescription for antibiotics to clear up a lingering upper respiratory infection esulting from my bout with the ….
Based on the advice of my naturopathic doctor/acupuncturist, who I go to for help with my nerve pain and numbness in my legs, I went ahead and got tested for Lyme disease. I had the blood test, and a little over one month later…
The cysts, the myositis, and the tremors. All part of a day in the life of a woman with Lupus. I’m just trying to remain as steady as I can along this roller coaster ride….
I get so much joy from watercolor painting, and I decided to take a class recently. Unforunately, making the adjustment of adding a new activity to my life hasn’t been easy. I’m noticing an increase in pain overall. Maybe from ….
I’m happy to report that despite the Lupus, I’m able to accept and manage things much better these days. As one of my doctors told me the other day, “You’re stable now. ” It took a while to get here after….
The last two weeks have been filled with more tests. Whenever I have a flare, like the one after our trip back East, my doctors get into gear, making sure that I don’t have any major complications with my heart, lungs….
Written with by Olivia Davenport
