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There’s always a catch. There was I thinking ALL I had to do was work through my intense PTSD from the near-death hysterectomy-from-hell which still wakes me every night in genuine panic. But no, there is more. Much, much more.I consulted a surgeon, one of the best. I have private health insurance for exactly this reason. In the public system, I would not be...
Ok, it is far too soon to say this, but I have to admit, I am excited. Two days ago I started CDB oil, prescribed by my pain management doctor, who is at wit’s end with me. My pain has been undertreated for over two years, due to ridiculous arbitrary dose limits that prevent him from prescribing more than...
I saw my pain management doctor today. I took a witness, because usually I’m in and out in unde five minutes…and he does NOTHING. He utters a few words, tells me there’s nothing else he can do and he shows me the door.My instinct told me that he would not do this with a witness to his behaviour. And...
Today I picked up my ten-year-old ipad. An ipad 2. It was my most precious piece of kit ten years ago. I adored it. I saved hard for it. I love my tech and the ipad embodied everything I love - portable, light weight, great battery life and perfect for work or play. So many apps! Music, movies, so...
“You’re lucky because”“It’s easier for you, because”Just like any apology that contains the word “but” is worthless, telling someone they are “lucky because xyz…” is an excuse for your own shortcomings.I’ve had many people tell me I’m “lucky” because I love exercise, therefore I can push through the pain of exercising, because I love it so much.Um, no I...
Over the last few weeks I have felt my medications are not as effective as they used to be. I’m experiencing more swelling, I can feel more fluid inside my joints, mostly hands, feet, knees, hips and shoulders, and my hands are more clumsy. I can’t type for very long before my hands become too clumsy to use, and...
