When I say I want my test results to reveal something, I’m always careful to say “reveal something fixable.” I’m nervous because the CT scan…
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Category: JRA
What Now
A few posts ago I let you know that my infectious disease specialist didn’t see anything on my cardio-pulmonary test results. It was actually super…
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Get A Dog
I preface this with if you have the means, of course, but IMHO if you do not have a pet and have a chronic condition,…
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Persistence is Key
When you deal with anything chronic you will need to become persistent if you’re not already. Drop any feelings of passiveness at the door because…
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Before You Speak
Intention is very important when people speak. Especially when it’s clumsy. That’s why I try to put someone’s good intentions ahead of misdirected words. However,…
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A Need Indeed
I hated leaving the last post on such a negative note so I dug deep and remembered something good! This morning I needed to reschedule…
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End of My Rope
They say when you’re at the end of your rope to tie a knot and hang on. I don’t know if I can tie any…
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Block By Block
Just got blocked. Trying to find another COVID clinic. Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) is trying but I am not making progress. So, in an effort not…
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The Good Nurse
Last time I mentioned how aggravating it is that medical staff is so overworked that too often patients are left waiting for responses way too…
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Just Leave A Message Maybe I’ll Call
The Sundown Rule is when you try to respond to requests by sundown the same day they are received. Today we have more ways to…
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