A Good Day

Actually I’ve had several days of feeling okay. But what does a good health day look like or feel like? The general dizziness that plagued me for what seems like months is gone. I still get little bouts of vertigo. And yesterday I had a bigger bout which I managed to control with a Valium

A Good Day

Actually I’ve had several days of feeling okay. But what does a good health day look like or feel like? The general dizziness that plagued me for what seems like months is gone. I still get little bouts of vertigo. And yesterday I had a bigger bout which I managed to control with a Valium

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a whole syndrome of symptoms. It is characterized by pain. The Mayo Clinic says the symptoms are: Fibromyalgia often co-exists with other conditions, such as: When mine was at its peak I felt like I had the flu. My tag line was I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired. Though I

Change of Plans

I got ready and even made it to church. However, vertigo and overall dizziness has me sitting in the car while my husband attends. I am not willing to risk a full blown attack in church. I think the nystagmus is acting up because I am seeing trails. (Not exactly like I’m the picture below.

Brain Fog

Lately my head is broken. I can’t remember anything. It’s difficult to think. Or even remember words. Forget about trying to recall any important information. What is brain fog? A loss of cognitive function, so-called “brain fog.” This term is used to describe a range of symptoms that may produce difficulty thinking, feeling slow, confusion

Why Me?

I hear that question all the time. My answer is why not me. It’s not as if we have much choice when it comes to health. Oh sure, you can eat healthy and exercise, but that doesn’t always help. When it comes to flares, I seem to get it all at once. Lichen Sclerosis, fibromyalgia,

Celebrex

A couple of years ago my family doctor put me on Celebrex in the hopes it would help my osteoarthritis. Things got worse. I figured I was in a flare. Celecoxib Brand name: Celebrex Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug It can treat pain. My gastroenterologist told me to stop taking the Celebrex as I am having issues

Fatigue

I absolutely hate fatigue. Especially if I haven’t done anything to cause it. Many people don’t understand fatigue, they think being tired is fatigue. Fatigue is feeling overtired, with low energy and a strong desire to sleep that interferes with normal daily activities. I have been nursing my knee, so I haven’t done much at

Surprises aren’t always good.

Have you ever popped your knee out? I think that’s what I did. Last Monday I had just climbed the stairs and was halfway to my bedroom when I felt excruciating pain in my knee. Somehow I managed to hop to my bed. My right leg wouldn’t support me at all. I called my husband,

Flare

You can’t tell, but I am in a flare. Fibro, osteoarthritis and Meniere’s. My body aches,balance is off and my knee is so sore walking is difficult. Why did I go to this meet and greet/signing on Sunday? Because I want to support my Vegas Golden Knights and any charity that they support. In this