Hospitalized?! And More Answers
Universe, I know I said I desperately needed a break from my kids — and yes, the last time I felt that way, even five days alone with COVID in an Airbnb somehow did the trick. But just to clarify: I wasn’t asking to be hospitalized for a few days as my “break” this time! […]
Why Should You Know About Different Kratom Strains Before Buying?
Kratom is a plant from Asia that has been used medicinally for centuries, and in more recent years has found its way into the west, where people use it as a natural medicine, often to help with chronic pain or stress. There haven’t been enough studies on it to properly determine its efficacy or safety, […]
Painful Sleeping with EDS? This Full Body Pillow Was a Game Changer
I don’t usually do product reviews on my blog, and this isn’t a paid product review, but it is something that has changed my life for the better, so I just had to share it with you. Why EDS Makes Sleep Complicated I saw this series of hilarious T-shirts about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. They show two […]
Why Should You Buy White Vein Kratom Powder From Online Sellers?
For those dealing with chronic pain or mental health issues, often people are looking for solutions to improve their quality of life. Kratom is a tree from southeast Asia and its leaves have medicinal properties that help with these issues, and many find them useful. Just be aware that research about it is still ongoing, […]
Getting My First Gym Membership
I’ve been going to physical therapy for my Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome nearly every week for the past five years. My therapist primarily focuses on manual physical therapy—realigning my joints, working on those that are tightly compressed, and relaxing my spasmed muscles. Over this time, I’ve seen minor improvements. There are periods when I experience fewer subluxations, […]
A Justified Whiney Post about EDS
I chose the saddest looking zebra I could find, because zebras are the symbol of EDS and its how I feel now. Today I’m feeling miserable and in pain and in need of a serious vent, and hey, I have a platform that I can use, and I use it to educate about my life […]
How Interventional Pain Management Can Help Treat Disability-Related Chronic Pain
Understanding how chronic pain works and exploring effective ways to manage it can help you find relief and enjoy the activities you normally love. In this article, we’ll discuss common causes of chronic pain and treatment options. Then, we’ll wrap up with how an interventional pain management doctor can support patients with disabilities in long-term comfort.
THCa Flower: A Guide to Proper & Safe Use
Marijuana is known for making people high. That is pretty much all people thought about it until the health effects of the cannabis plant were studied and they realized just how beneficial it was, and they started legalizing it for medical use. Many places fortunately have gotten rid of the ridiculous laws against its use […]
Getting Myself Custom Orthotics- Finally
Getting Myself Custom Orthotics- Finally 1 An analysis of where my feet put pressure when I stand. (Note the absence where my toes don’t even touch the ground? And how they aren’t matching?) My friend Bea has often told me how much her feet hurt her all the time but especially at the end […]
My Visit to the “Burp Doctor” About No Burp Syndrome, Abelchia, Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction (RCPD)
Me during my much skinnier days, in 2014, at 180 lbs but still with enough of a belly that I looked pregnant. I’m now about 100 lbs more than that. Warning, this post might be classified as TMI, “too much information”. Be warned if you continue reading. In my post about how Ehlers Danlos Syndrome affects […]
