I was sitting at our local cafe this week, which is situated on a Point overlooking the Bay and beautiful Islands beyond. It really couldn't be more idyllic and I am blessed to live so close to such a gorgeous place on Australia's east coast. As my husband and I were sipping our cool drinks … Continue reading The Tides of Chronic Illness
Category: Sjogrens Syndrome
The Next “Leg” of My Journey
It's nearly 3 years since my left femur snapped in two. Those first two years I can barely remember. It's a blur of surgery after surgery, hospital stay after hospital stay, recovery after recovery. Actually recovery is probably the wrong word because I haven't recovered. My left femur is still broken. It's officially diagnosed as … Continue reading The Next “Leg” of My Journey
Sjogren’s Syndrome ~ Cause of my Sagging Eyelid
Today was my visit to my Ophthalmologist to discuss the worsening of my eye symptoms. We have known that I have Sjogren's Syndrome, secondary to my Rheumatoid Arthritis, for a few years now and up until recently I have had moderate dry eyes and my salivary glands also cause me a bit of grief. I also have … Continue reading Sjogren’s Syndrome ~ Cause of my Sagging Eyelid