I have a journal that every few pages has a prompt that you can write about if you want. I usually take the opportunities to explore the questions because they’re usually things I don’t write about on my own. While sitting on the beach, St. Pete Beach to be exact, I started writing on the …
Headed into my Regenexx Stem Cell Procedure next week, there are really 2 things that pose a threat to the success of the procedure. 1. My remissioned complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) 2. My autoimmunity I’ve really been taking extra caution these last few weeks to get these two things in line. I DO NOT want them …
Since I went Paleo-ish (aka I cut out grains and legumes, but I still steer clear of red meat) in October 2014, I’ve had mixed feelings. I miss grains so much that I won’t lie, over both Thanksgiving and Christmas I cheated and had some Gluuteny baked goods… which are made out of rice flour. And …
I know, I know it’s #MedxMonday, but I couldn’t help but have to share! Today I’m on my way to NYC for a Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Social Media Summit with Celgene. The summit is packed full of expanding my medical knowledge and my digital presence. I can’t help but feel so honored and blessed …
One of my favorite sessions I attended at #medx was an autoimmune presentation by Dr. Bonnie Feldman (@DrBonnie360). I’m pretty sure my neck hurt from shaking my head in agreement the entire time she was talking. In her presentation, @DrBonnie360 talked about how we need to add an integrative layer in our healthcare system and …
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Elementary school & crutches edition My knee problems started back in elementary school and I had my first knee surgery in 5th grade. Every year after that I had a brace, was on crutches, in PT, had to sit out of gym, or SOMETHING! There was always something going on. For a while I thought …
If you could save a fellow patient from delayed diagnosis & potential disability, would you do it? Donate 60 minutes to research and you can!* I’ve teamed up with the International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis, Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation, Spondylitis Association of America, the International Still’s Disease Foundation and Lupus UK to help recruit patients to participate …
This month I had the fun task of pinning to the WEGO Health Inspiration for Health Activists pinterest board. I have had so much fun doing it! I already love finding inspirational quotes on pinterest to begin with, so being able to help cumulate a wonderful inspirational repository for activists made my heart warm 🙂 …
Today I have a date with my bed. I’m not moving, my whole body is not feeling so great . . . but it’s worth it. For many of you who commented on this picture, or responded via twitter, you know why! It was a long day for someone who gets exhausted from doing something for 2 …
When you’re on crutches for years, you learn a thing or two. 1. You need pads. These are a must… unless you like bruises under your armpits that hurt like a biotch. The best ones I’ve come across are the ones made by crutcheze. They are SO comfy and thick. You’ll actually need to make …