Time To Start Living
In the early days of illness, I longed so desperately to get back to normal. Back to my simple life of raising my daughter and working 9-5 and living for the weekend and saving for retirement and being a good citizen and trying to fit in as best I could. Normal. The American Dream. It's what I always told myself I wanted. It's what I thought most people wanted because … [Read More...] about My New Normal
Life is good everyday, even when it sucks. I learned that through trial and tribulation. Anytime you get to the edge and take a peak at the ending of this journey, you begin to understand that it is all good. But today it is especially good. A couple of months ago not so much. My body was aching again. Labs revealed my body was full of inflammation. My ESR was 30 … [Read More...] about Life Is Good Today
When I was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease, I was also clinically diagnosed with a wonderful little co-infection known as babesiosis. It provides such wonderful symptoms such as hot sweats, air hunger, anemia, and insomnia. To fight this little bug, doctors often prescribe something known as Mepron. It is used to treat malaria and other parasites, and is very effective … [Read More...] about Mepron Blues
I hate joint pain. It makes me feel old. That feeling when I wake up and move my shoulders and it feels like razor blades between the bones. I'm too young for this shit! But it's there nonetheless.I am battling it with all my known tools. Lots of turmeric. Boswellia extract. MSM. Glucosamine. Chondroitin. Boron. Cistus tea. Green tea. Vitamin D. BioPure Cocktail. … [Read More...] about Damn This Join Pain!
I had never heard of essential oils before I had Lyme Disease. They are so prevalent now it's weird to think I was clueless about them only a few years ago. But I was. It was a suggestion from a fellow Lyme Warrior I met early in my journey that led me into the world of essential oils, and boy I am glad she did. They played a key part in my recovery, and I continue … [Read More...] about Oregano Oil & Lyme Disease