I'm not talking about the weather, it is the most glorious day outside as I blog inside, sitting in my favourite chair. I really should make the extra effort to get off my armchair, grab my crutches, grab my ipad, grab my coffee and go outside......hmmm, can't quite achieve that! Every morning I always have … Continue reading Musing while Waiting for the Morning Fog to lift!
autoimmune disease
Acts of Kindness
Living with a Chronic Disease, can at times, feel isolating and an ongoing test of endurance. You never know what great mountain awaits you when you first open your eyes every morning. That's providing you were able to sleep in the first place of course, as pain and discomfort so often try to envelope you … Continue reading Acts of Kindness
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Testing Times….medical tests that is!
What a day! I've just seen my GP, had blood taken & booked in a Bone Scan for Friday & a Breast Scan for next Friday...I must say I feel exhausted thinking about all the tests. I saw my Endocrinologist yesterday who is monitoring my Bone Disease and unfortunately my bone turnover has plummeted again … Continue reading Testing Times….medical tests that is!
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Stoic by nature…..just not for a moment!
I was once called "Stoic" by my boss when I was working because of the way I got on with my chronic health issues without fuss & was always cheerful, smiling & putting others first. I kept working full time with that stoic attitude & nature until my body physically would no longer let me. … Continue reading Stoic by nature…..just not for a moment!
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A new fantastic Physiotherapist ~ Outcome = Work in Progress!
Today was my first session with my new Physiotherapist. What an amazing find she is. It turns out she has a special interest in auto immune diseases. She knows all my Specialists and completely understands my overall health issues. I was just so pleased. Not only that but she took the time to work today with my … Continue reading A new fantastic Physiotherapist ~ Outcome = Work in Progress!
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A New Venture!!
I'm very excited about the opportunity to join the Arthritis Queensland team as Volunteer Administrator of their online support forum for women with Inflammatory Arthritis. Arthritis Queensland have provided support to hundreds of women with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis or Ankylosing Spondylitis through their online forum called "Swell Gals" I've been a member since 2010 … Continue reading A New Venture!!
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Lumps, bumps, sagging eye lids and the list goes on
Last week I saw my Dermatologist as I have a lump growing on my right lower cheek which I was hoping would go away. Best case scenario was that it was a boil or a pimple that forgot I was nearly 50 and that would be that. Not to be, it is under a freckle that … Continue reading Lumps, bumps, sagging eye lids and the list goes on
