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Fashion Choices during a Flare
I’ve been wearing the same clothes for 3 days now. I shower each night so I’m not dirty or smelly. I lay around all day so I don’t sweat or get dirty. I don’t leave the house or play outside, especially in the winter. I also don’t see anyone other than my husband and children,…
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I Almost Died from a Hysterectomy
Dec 10, 2020 Today is three weeks since I’ve had my hysterectomy. I’m still recovering and quite sore. The surgery has also put me into a flare. I’m disappointed, but not surprised. Any trauma is not tolerated by my body and I pay the price for weeks to months afterwards. On November 19th, 2020 I…
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Another Friday
Today started off like most lately. I woke up feeling sick and in pain. My stomach was cramping and feeling like I had eaten rocks the night before. I spent most of yesterday eating as much as I could handle since I’m trying desperately to gain precious weight back. My body ached and did NOT…
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My Illness: the diagnosis
I have an autoimmune disease called Sjogren’s (Show-grins) Syndrome. I kind of describe it like a mix between Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, and MS. I was officially diagnosed at 32 years old in 2013 but I’m sure I’ve had it since I was in my early 20’s. I experienced many of my symptoms when I was…
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