Medical
—Gross Post Warning— —To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— This is my second time with C-Diff, and this time has been easier than the first time.The past week has been rough, though. I even had to buy a pack of diapers.If there is ever one thing you shouldn’t lie to yourself…
Read MorePeople with Spina Bifida have to take special care of their feet.Then, people with Diabetes have to take special care of their feet.I have both.My feet are atrophied and deformed. I basically cram my feet into my shoes. A foot Doctor once told me that there is no Medical name for a Spina Bifida foot.…
Read MoreI’m an odd duck.“A bird in this world,” Andy Taylor might say to Ol’ Barney.And I know it. My doctor might even say it’s my body’s chemistry.I mean, I have to take a lot of pills for things my body is “low” on, such as Testosterone Injections.So, I blame that for many of the things…
Read MoreYesterday, Easter 2023, was a pretty great day. It started with me going to the gas station.I noticed a Red Dodge Charger parked. The driver gets out, and I do a double-take.He looked just like my late brother.I stopped, looked, and even tilted my head a bit.He faced the other way as he got gas,…
Read MoreI saw my sleep doctor today.On our “Family” Microsoft Calendar that we share, it simply said, “Pulmonary Appointment.”It didn’t have the doctor’s name or anything.I honestly thought it was for mom or Papa, but it ended up being my appointment.I got a good report about my CPAP use, and I was happy about that, but…
Read More—To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health— I had a great appointment with my new Primary Care Physician.That’s a big deal.Anyone with something wrong with them will tell you it’s hard to find new doctors who work with their particular situation.It’s true.I’ve had doctors tell me they weren’t comfortable treating my problems…
Read MoreI have a couple of things scheduled for today. First, I’m seeing a new Primary Care Doctor.You might remember me telling you about a new Primary Care Doc a few months back. Well, that didn’t work out. Sometimes, that happens.So, I’m seeing a new Primary Care Doc today. I’ve noticed throughout my life that these…
Read MoreMy whole life, I’ve enjoyed sleeping on my side.I don’t have any control over what I do while I’m asleep, but when I get in bed, I lie down on my side to go to sleep. —and I sleep with a pillow between my legs. “Birdie Franklin” taught me that trick, and my knees have…
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