Is it just me?
Is it just me? My Life with: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia), Part 2
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
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
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 [...]
Is it just me? Fibromyalgia and a Lack of Emotion
I don’t have a lot to say. But I do have to say this. I am sorry. I haven’t posted an article in nearly two months. I have, however, written a half dozen posts in as many weeks. I have no good reason for not posting them. I do, however, have a confession…
Is it just me? Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Doubts
As I prepare for tomorrow’s post and ponder the awareness hype, I keep wondering if we are doing the right thing. And, to be honest, I’m not convinced we are. I’m not convinced we are doing the right things, for the right reasons. In fact, I worry we are missing the point. I know worrying usually proves worthless. [...]
