Medical

Dragging

By pwsadmin / September 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Dragging

—Dragging— I woke at 6 AM CST. This morning. I sleep with a nighttime urine bag.It holds 4000cc of output and has a good 6-foot hose that runs from the bag to my Urostomy, “Squiggy.” I drag myself out of bed. Say “Ouch” several times as I get up and head into the Kitchen.My bag…

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Health Update

By pwsadmin / September 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Health Update

To Family and Friends Who Keep Up with My Health: I’ve written about my fast heart rate in the past. My heart beats at around 110bpm.It’s been that way for as long as I can remember.My Primary Care Physician (PCP) want’s me to get it checked out since I am now 45 and very soon…

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Defibrillator

By pwsadmin / August 11, 2021 / Comments Off on Defibrillator

With our health being what it is at this house, we decided it was time to get a Defibrillator in case of an emergency. —Defibrillators are devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, a heartbeat that is…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

A Day In The Life

By pwsadmin / August 7, 2021 / Comments Off on A Day In The Life

—A Day In The Life – Ostomy Care— When I started “Walking with Spina Bifida,” I wanted to tell about the “Normal” everyday life of someone disabled. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly. A “Tell All” of my life and what I deal with daily. I’ll go ahead and tell you now to scroll past…

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Urine Not Looking Good

By pwsadmin / July 10, 2021 / Comments Off on Urine Not Looking Good

First off, I feel fine.I am not running a fever, either. Today, this morning, really, my urine looked real bad. Like “Pet Milk.”It’s normal for me to have pus or mucus in my urine. (At least, that is what it looks like)Today, however, my urostomy bag looks like a bag full of Pet Milk. Since…

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Health Update 7/8/21

By pwsadmin / July 8, 2021 / Comments Off on Health Update 7/8/21

To All Who Keep Up With My Health: I posted that I’ve always had a fast heartbeat.But, on my last visit to my Primary Care Physician, my heart rate was in the ‘120’s Bpm. So, I got referred over to a heart doctor. I had that visit today. I had an EKG done today, and,…

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Health Update 6/28/21

By pwsadmin / June 28, 2021 / Comments Off on Health Update 6/28/21

To everyone who keeps up with my health: You may or may not know, but in 2019 I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. Since then, I’ve been put on medication as well as insulin, and I’ve been pretty good at keeping my blood sugar under control. My average blood/sugar range is 105-110, which the…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

Dentist Visit

By pwsadmin / June 19, 2021 / Comments Off on Dentist Visit

I spent some time today at the dentists’ office getting a temporary installed. (I like saying it like that) I absolutely dread going to the dentist for things like this.I’d much rather have to endure another surgery. The dentist deadened my face so that he could perform the procedure. I don’t mind shots at all—except…

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Walking With Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida Clinic Appointment

By pwsadmin / June 16, 2021 / Comments Off on Spina Bifida Clinic Appointment

I made it to my appointment at the Spina Bifida Clinic today. This particular Clinic is specializing in “Adults” with Spina Bifida. You may or may not know, but there is not much information on Adults living with Spina Bifida.UAB Hospital is one of the few places that has a Clinic for Adults. While there,…

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Intussusception Of The Bowel

By pwsadmin / June 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Intussusception Of The Bowel

—Intussusception Of The Bowel— I do not know if you have ever had a near-death experience or not, but in 1985, at ten years old, I was faced with the chance of dying for the first time in my memory. It all started with my stomach hurting; Followed up by not being able to keep…

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