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I’ve Experienced Some Breakthrough
Posted on June 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
Yesterday, from morning until late at night, was incredibly rough. By the time I went to bed, my pain level had skyrocketed—it felt like a knife was lodged deep in my left hip. I had to double up on my medication and eventually drifted off to sleep. When I woke up at 11 a.m. this […]
Some Challenges and Many Improvements
Posted on June 18, 2025 1 Comment
While I’m still dealing with the aftermath of a spinal fluid leak, there have been many encouraging improvements. First, my head no longer feels like it could explode. Instead, it just feels a little heavy and foggy as the fluid continues to drain from my system.Second, my lower back no longer feels like it’s been […]
What If This Never Happened?
Posted on June 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
We were gone nearly eight hours today so I could get a CT myelogram done at the hospital. Unfortunately, the process and discomfort were worse than I remembered. If only the spinal cord stimulator company had told the truth. They promised the battery they implanted in my back was MRI-compatible. Instead, time would prove that […]
Be Still, Just Breath
Posted on June 10, 2025 Leave a Comment
Outside of the pure misery, I just can’t handle much right now. I’ve lost all my physical confidence for the moment. This time has truly taken me off guard. I feel like a fish out of water that is fighting to just breathe. The past two days my pain has been insane. Physically, mentally, and […]
Dealing with Chronic Pain
Posted on June 7, 2025 Leave a Comment
You wake up to it and go to bed with it. What you can and cannot do is often dictated by it. One moment you feel somewhat normal. The next moment reality surges through your body once again. This is just a glimpse of what’s it’s like dealing with chronic pain. Often, it’s only when […]
When Pain Holds You Hostage
Posted on May 24, 2025 Leave a Comment
The hardest part about a broken body is it holds you hostage. You can’t escape the pain you feel. Often it leaves you squirming and praying for the pain to ease up. Days can be tough and nights even worse. Honestly, I can’t remember what it feels like to not be in some level of […]
When Your Suffering Continues
Posted on May 14, 2025 Leave a Comment
Anyone fighting a chronic health issue knows the battle never ends. You may have a great day or a great night. You may get to a greater place of healing and coping. You may reach a greater place of peace, but the hurting always sticks around. You would think after a decade of debilitating pain, […]
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