This year…..
I’ve driven myself four times.
Had 15 doctor’s appointments, only three of which were Telehealth.
One CT Scan.
One Bone Scan.
Two Mammograms.
Seven X-rays.
Nine Lab appointments.
Six referrals to specialists.
Four steroid shots, one shoulder, three in the knee.
One round Botox for TMJ.
Rescheduled Colonsocpy twice due to pandemic, on indefinite hold now.
Haven’t slept a solid night since July due to pain, wake up between 1:30-3:30 a.m. after pain medication wears off.
Six new prescriptions.
Diagnosed with new immune disorder, Hypogammaglobulinemia.
TB Test, two Pneumonia shots, two Shingles shots, and one flu shot.
I’m one of the lucky chronically ill patients, I feel relatively good.
In health,
Melinda
Looking for the Light 
Thank you for working hard on your health and for your inspiring attitude!
Thanks for noticing! I didn’t want it to be a rant but just an overview of what I thought was a slow year and how lucky I am compared to so many. Have a great day.
I’m so sorry. We all understand and are here for you. Stay strong warrior!
Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to me. Have a great day.
I am so sorry to hear about your suffering. Wishing you lots of strength to come and sending lot of hugs your way.
Thank you for your kind wishes. I’m doing ok, so many have it much worse. Have a great day.
Wow Melinda! What a year! I am glad you are feeling relatively good! ❤
Your strength and courage is inspiring.
That’s so nice of you to say. I hope if nothing else people will see that no matter how bad it may seem there are others who have it worse. I know so many people who are worse off than me so I do feel lucky.
Oh my goodness I feel the same way! I thank God to have stumbled upon your blog. Take care and stay you, (which seems like a pretty cool individual by the way).🙂
So glad you found the blog and look forward to talking with you again.
Ugh… I’m sorry for this struggle. Blessings
I’m one of the lucky ones.