Chronic Pain
Questioning Everything
Hello everyone. 🙂 I've been both present and not-so present around here for quite some time, mostly from an emotional standpoint. I'm not going to apologize for that. No one should ever apologize for taking care of themselves, or the crap in their lives. If someone tells you their life is perfect, I've got a … Continue reading Questioning Everything
Why I Lie About My Pain Level At Doctor’s Appointments
https://themighty.com/2017/08/lying-about-pain-levels/ My baseline is an eight. I am pretty sure my doctor thinks I'm exaggerating. 😦
What A Pain Level Of Ten Feels Like
https://themighty.com/2017/08/what-pain-level-10-feels-like/ I went to the doctor today and disclosed my diagnosis. Instead of reacting as I expected, she is sending me for a test before she decides how to proceed (ie: Where to refer me next.). When I said "My baseline pain every day is about an eight.", maybe she thought I was being melodramatic, … Continue reading What A Pain Level Of Ten Feels Like
Life, On Hold
I guess late Friday night has become my new "time to write". I have no idea when that became a thing, but let's roll with it, shall we? My big accomplishment this week was talking to my insurance company and getting an emergency reinstatement, all thanks to someone who knew what she was doing and … Continue reading Life, On Hold
