I was engaging today in an online conversation about pain management. I had reason to mention that there are no real treatments for fibromyalgia. Or at the very least, none that work for me.
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Tag Archives: spoonie
The Beauty Class
16 SepYesterday, I attended a makeup class with a few friends. I was very much looking forward to the event.
Continue readingSurgery preparation
11 SepYesterday, I received a call from the cardiology clinic. Anesthesiology had contacted them to obtain a clearance for that upcoming, not yet scheduled, surgery.
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8 SepThis past week, I decided to upgrade my smartwatch. The new model arrived Friday, 6-Sept.
Continue readingColonoscopy prep
4 SepI will be having a colonoscopy tomorrow. If you’ve ever had one, you know what “colon prep” means in that context. Here’s a hint: It is not fun. Yes, the rest might be TMI.
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3 SepI picked up my new eyeglasses today. I love them. I love the style, the appearance, the overall functionality.
Continue readingQuick update for a low spoons day
30 AugToday has been rough already, and it’s early afternoon. I didn’t sleep well. I was in bed from about 10pm until 7am. My sleep score (Samsung Health) was only 70. So barely a “C”, as it were.
Continue readingMedical costs
16 AugI received a bill today for my portion of the surgery on 30-April of this year. That was the very minor surgery to implant the loop recorder under the skin of my left breast.
Continue readingPOTS Has Doubled Since The Pandemic
16 AugI was diagnosed with POTS this past November at my very first cardiologist appointment. I am not a candidate for “exercise” as a treatment due to chronic pain flares with even slight exertion.
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