I heard from the cardiologist today in followup to the cardiology visit last Wednesday. I am to start a blood thinner today. It’s twice daily, so it begins with dinner tonight. It’s brand name is Pradaxa, but I am using a generic version.
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My Journey with Cardiac Health: Recent Developments
2 JulIt’s been a while since I shared anything. A lot has happened, and I’ve been rather overwhelmed.
Continue readingNew Findings: Fibromyalgia’s Autoimmune Link
7 AprThis is very interesting. I’ve always believed that fibro was auto-immune. There’s some evidence worth considering that that might actually be the case.
Continue readingExperiencing Vaccine Side Effects: My Journey
21 SepI got the latest Covid and flu vaccines yesterday afternoon. Side-effects from my vaccines arrived overnight. They (as expected) triggered a fibro flare.
Continue readingLiving with Chronic Health Issues: My Journey
19 JulIt’s been a while since I shared an update on my chronic health issues. Buckle up.
Continue readingGender Affirming Care Under Threat: Supreme Court Ruling News
18 JunA few minutes ago, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) affirmed the Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for minors.
Continue readingMy Experience with Progesterone in HRT: A Journey
8 FebThis past June, I added progesterone to my HRT regimen. I was hoping it would help with natural maturation (and growth) of my breasts. And it did just that. After approximately eight months on progesterone (prog as we refer to it in the trans community), my breasts have matured from Tanner Stage 3 to Tanner Stage 4 / 5.
Continue readingMy Covid Experience: Testing Negative After Vaccination
18 JanEarlier today, I took a Covid antigen rapid test. It came back negative. This suggests that I have beaten Covid, with thanks to vaccines for making this very mild and of short duration.
Continue readingFrom Urgent Care to Isolation: My Covid Story
17 JanI went to urgent care this past Wednesday. I was not feeling well, and had been having symptoms I associated with a probable UTI. While I was there, I was asked if I would like to have a Covid and flu test. I agreed. No harm, right? Well, I didn’t have a UTI after all. Just the standard bladder stuff I was already dealing with. But there was news.
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An Aging Trans Woman 