How can go you from feeling like a rockstar one minute to having pain, brain fog and anxiety hit you upside the head forcing you to search for the nearest exit?!?! I have been spending much more time out of the house, although it comes with a price. It is so draining physically and mentally … Continue reading Paying the Price for Leaving the House
Category: Lyme Disease
What Is Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease can affect any organ of the body, including the brain and nervous system, muscles and joints, and the heart. Lyme Disease is millions of microscopic corkscrew bacteria that drill their way through skin, muscles, joints, bones, nerves, organs and brain tissue causing out of control inflammation and a myriad of disabling symptoms which … Continue reading What Is Lyme Disease?
Hey Siri, How Much Epsom Salt Will I Need to Make Me Feel Human?
You know the feeling you get when you think something is not right? Maybe it's the flu? Maybe it's something you ate? You ignore the signals your body is giving you to push through and do what you want to. Pushing through my day = pain levels skyrocket. Pushing through gives lyme the perfect opportunity … Continue reading Hey Siri, How Much Epsom Salt Will I Need to Make Me Feel Human?
Flu Epidemic
The current flu epidemic has received a lot of media attention. Rightfully so, as it is very scary and seems to be spreading like a wildfire. ~ I can’t help but wonder why Lyme disease does not receive the same attention. Yes, I have seen a few articles or stories from time to time on … Continue reading Flu Epidemic
I’m NOT okay.
I'm okay .... I'm NOT okay. Those two sentences mean very different things. Why do we often choose the safe answer and say I'm okay or I'm fine? Why is it so hard to say the words "I'm NOT okay"? Sometimes it is easier to simply avoid the question and move on with your day. … Continue reading I’m NOT okay.
Good News; Bad News
Hands like ice, three numb fingers, vibrations pulsing throughout your body, pins and needles in both feet, pain in back and neck, brain fog, feeling like passing out, sensitivity to lights and sound....my current list of roller coaster symptoms that I am experiencing daily goes on. Battling chronic Lyme is no joke. It is also … Continue reading Good News; Bad News
I Didn’t Cry
Living day after day with a chronic illness is exhausting. The past few days have been full of isolation as I have been unable to do many of the things with my family that I have wanted to. My neurological symptoms and pain seem to have crept back up and will not let go. Lyme … Continue reading I Didn’t Cry
A Boulder Slamming on my Chest
Imagine waking up everyday to a scene straight from the movie Groundhogs Day. The alarm goes off at the same time every morning. Your eyes blink to adjust and the same reality hits you like a boulder being dropped on your chest. Chronic fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, brain fog, GI issues, dizziness, stabbing pains, … Continue reading A Boulder Slamming on my Chest
Docs Orders: Go to Urgent Care
I have had days of feeling great and have been adding much more back into my schedule. I still struggle with trying to figure out what my new limits are and trying to listen to my body. Pushing my limits causes setbacks. The last few days have been very rough. After multiple texts back and … Continue reading Docs Orders: Go to Urgent Care
Battle Mode ~ Let’s FIGHT!
The roller coaster of hills have become not quite so extreme. I am starting to bounce back quicker when I get knocked down. My battle is far from over, but I'm finally beginning to kick some of the horrible symptoms that have plagued me for months, even years. I continue creative detox methods every week … Continue reading Battle Mode ~ Let’s FIGHT!
Living with Grit and Grace 