Spina Bifida
—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 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…
Read MoreA rough morning. Driving home last night, my “Low Fuel” light came on.I was already on our street, so I figured I’d fill it up on my next trip out.Turned out, though, that my next trip out was taking Niece number 2 to school this morning. It’s my fault for letting it get too low.I…
Read MoreI received all of my test results in my Patient Portal today. All of the tests, eight pages worth, have some irregularities within the pages. I do have a Kidney Infection. I knew that already. I also told them that I keep a Kidney Infection.I have a Foley Catheter inserted into “Lenny,” my Urostomy, which…
Read MoreIt’s Sunday.I’ve showered and changed my Wafers and Bandages.I then placed a Medical Order for the out-of-pocket items that I purchase on a monthly basis. Sometimes only after two weeks. The dogs are fed, and the truck is warm. —I almost broke off into a poem there.It’s sprinkling outside. A bit gloomy looking. Still, though,…
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