Archive for November, 2009




Is it just me? My Life with: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia), Part 2

Written by on November 22, 2009 Topics: Is it just me?, My Life

2009 It was just a little dizziness.  Or maybe I was just lightheaded.  But it wouldn’t go away.  Maybe it was my ear infection (I’ve had two this year, what’s with that?!), or the medication for the ear infection.  But after a week, I’d had enough.  My doctor was quick to recognize the symptoms…

Is it just me? My Life with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia

Written by on November 17, 2009 Topics: Is it just me?, My Life

1985 When I was six months old I began to throw up and continued to do so until I became non-responsive.  I was dehydrated.  They admitted me to the hospital and said I’d be out in 24 hours… when my heart rate came back down.  It never really did, so they released me from the [...]

Is it just me? Forgetting Just How Bad the Pain Can Be

Written by on November 8, 2009 Topics: Is it just me?, Please Help

Sometimes, even after over a decade with fibromyalgia, I have to be reminded just how bad things can get. Sometimes, I forget how everything can hurt.  Sometimes, I am surprised by how quickly the pain flares up.  Sometimes, I am pleasantly surprised by how quickly the pain fades away.  Today is not that day. Today [...]