Unified Cat Theory of Comorbid Illnesses
As I sat here at my desk - depressed, exhausted, in pain - I had an idea for a cartoon I wanted to draw. Unfortunately, even my cartoon animals don't…
As I sat here at my desk - depressed, exhausted, in pain - I had an idea for a cartoon I wanted to draw. Unfortunately, even my cartoon animals don't…
When you see me at an event or even just a restaurant, you might think that I'm doing pretty well. You might forget I have a lot of health problems,…
The word sensual has become synonymous with sexual, but it's not really about that. Not completely, at least, although that act is a very sensual one. Merriam-Webster gives one definition…
A few weeks ago, I posted about how awful I felt after starting on a methylation protocol. I'm happy to report that it's gotten much better. Here's why: These are…
I have some posts that should have been written and published recently, but my brain just won't have it. I've been trying to follow the methylation protocol recommended for people…
I had what may have been my last appointment with the rheumatologist on Monday. He's done as full of a workup as he could do. But as he said, and…
Just two weeks ago, I had to promise three different people at three separate times that I wasn't going to hurt myself. I didn't, and I wouldn't, because even at…
Okay, so ruling certain diagnoses out isn't entirely unhelpful, but I guess I was hoping for all of this stuff to make more sense. The dermatologist faxed us the results…
I went back to the dermatologist today for a biopsy. (Thanks to my friend Jillian for unexpectedly giving me a ride!) I know they're looking specifically for Subacute Cutaneous Lupus…
"I'm not saying it's not lupus," my rheumatologist told me yesterday, "but we didn't find any of the markers we tested for...What I'm saying is we don't have a diagnosis…