My Life
Fibromyalgia, Mornings, and Pain: Don’t Give In
Recently I’ve realized something I may have already known, but it’s struck me so profoundly I thought I ought to pass it on.
I dread mornings. I wake up with an upset stomach, a headache, and body that hurts so badly I can barely move. Every morning. It is a rare occasion that I stay in bed […]
Kate Update: January 6, Mayo Clinic, Medicine
January 6, 2010
As today goes on, and people continue to contact me for updates, I am remembering more about yesterday’s appointment. But first, a funny story:
Yesterday morning Sus and I got up and got ready for the day. We knew I had an appointment at 11 and were planning to leave at 10 to allow plenty of […]
Kate Update: January 5, Mayo Clinic, Day One
January 5, 2010
Today was my first day at Mayo. It went well. I have an unusual doctor, with a “bedside” manner unlike anything I have experienced previously. Despite his odd behavior, my doctor seems to really know his stuff. He has me on a new five-part regimen which consists of drinking an inordinate amount of water […]
Kate Update: January 4, Arizona, Mayo Clinic
I’ve pondered how best to relate the events of the last month, and have decided to be most open and share the notes I wrote for myself , while in Arizona. These will read a bit more like a journal than you may be accustomed to, but I make no apologies.
January 4, 2010
Tonight Mom and I […]
Kate Update: What is Possible and Getting Lost
Those who love me don’t understand why I have not written. In fact, I do not understand why I have not written. They remind me I committed to tell you about the health issues I face, so we may create a positive and fresh community of folks who strengthen each other and learn from each […]
