tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.comments2023-11-05T04:05:03.588-08:00A Chronic Dose | A blog about chronic illness, healthcare, and writing.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comBlogger1640125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-91982178137807423812012-10-26T22:16:14.539-07:002012-10-26T22:16:14.539-07:00[...] Yesterday I gave you an update on what Invis...[...] Yesterday I gave you an update on what Invisible Illness Week is all about. I thought I would share a few highlights over the next few days.Critical Illness Coverhttp://mycriticalillnesscover.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-45970851499803702642012-10-19T23:53:53.967-07:002012-10-19T23:53:53.967-07:00I have updated your link on Cure4Lupus.org to the ...I have updated your link on Cure4Lupus.org to the new site. Check it out here: http://cure4lupus.org/store/index.php?main_page=page&id=25&chapter=6 <br /><br />Kendra Isola<br />http://Cure4Lupus.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-13946187463676366242012-10-13T14:32:17.779-07:002012-10-13T14:32:17.779-07:00How wonderful. I'm striving to figure out a p...How wonderful. I'm striving to figure out a place for myself just now, and it's so challenging to know what to trade in for what; what's a need vs. a want, a must vs. a maybe. But that sense of peace? That's what I'm searching for. <br /><br />Looking forward to your new place: I'm going to go check it out asap.Never That Easyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008749218695113192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-4733269533774682732012-10-08T17:21:02.289-07:002012-10-08T17:21:02.289-07:00Looking forward to your new blogging home!!!Looking forward to your new blogging home!!!WinnyNinny PooPoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237156887425609665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-50950922931302123962012-10-07T14:19:19.799-07:002012-10-07T14:19:19.799-07:00I totally agree--putting things into my calendar r...I totally agree--putting things into my calendar really helps me, and Jake, we got rid of so.much.stuff. when we moved, and it felt so good to weed through so much unnecessary stuff that cluttered our physical and mental space...Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-86078063591480453322012-10-04T20:06:39.341-07:002012-10-04T20:06:39.341-07:00A lot of my recent attempts at finding balance see...A lot of my recent attempts at finding balance seem to be about trying to strip stuff out. I've been trying to remove a bunch of physical junk from the apartment, but with that has come an urge to declutter my life as well. It seems to help, but it's definitely an ongoing process.<br /><br />The other useful thing I've started doing was actually tracking my food intake. That may sound weird, but for years, I was able to basically out exercise my diet. My last physical demonstrated that I can't do that anymore.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379685641338041168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-69455645218170727852012-10-02T07:06:52.523-07:002012-10-02T07:06:52.523-07:00My biggest self-care tool is booking self-care thi...My biggest self-care tool is booking self-care things in my calendar. Write in "sleep until noon" and "bubble bath" or "read from 8-10". if its in your calendar, it holds the same validity as "work" or "doctors appt" or "pick up xyz." and you won't be as likely to bulldoze that time with other responsibilities!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199722083108803998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-67797164300644312302012-10-01T16:24:12.013-07:002012-10-01T16:24:12.013-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Rachel! Ha, I love baco-pe...Thanks for stopping by, Rachel! Ha, I love baco-pescetarian. Honestly, I am distancing myself a lot from meat, even chicken, though I do still have that since my family eats it a lot. I try to have any kind of meat just once a day, at dinner, and am mixing in more vegetarian meals at dinnertime as well. I just feel better with more protein coming plant-based sources. Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-38549138155891723822012-10-01T09:06:59.346-07:002012-10-01T09:06:59.346-07:00Going baco-pescetarian after some disgust over red...Going baco-pescetarian after some disgust over red meat and poultry.<br /><br />Accepting that I am at a weight that I need new clothes...and buying them, moving past fear that I'll yo-yo again.Rachelhttp://talesofrachel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-48090352521646589292012-09-23T20:44:02.920-07:002012-09-23T20:44:02.920-07:00Beautifully written! Congrats on both your big gir...Beautifully written! Congrats on both your big girl going to school AND your book coming that much closer to being out in bookstores. :)Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-31352633905438976452012-09-18T04:06:51.078-07:002012-09-18T04:06:51.078-07:00Explore Health Topics & Articles On the here i...Explore Health Topics & Articles On the here it is www.getbiohealth.comMiss Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08854228926882311243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-56274712997511056412012-09-14T11:35:28.172-07:002012-09-14T11:35:28.172-07:00Hey, i read your blog but didn't put two and t...Hey, i read your blog but didn't put two and two together until after I saw your online conference which was great, gave me hope that I'll be able to have and look after kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-76016595318830911582012-09-14T08:16:07.557-07:002012-09-14T08:16:07.557-07:00I've had issues with brain fog before I knew w...I've had issues with brain fog before I knew what it was. I have to arrange my class schedule around it, and when a class is only offered in the time of day when I get it, I have to record the lectures. I also wind up in my professor's office asking for help and reviews of lecture notes more often then not. Exercise is the only thing that really seems to help. Thanks for posting this, it really helped me get a better understanding of this.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477308750739243163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-42546353696552871372012-09-09T15:27:28.838-07:002012-09-09T15:27:28.838-07:00Dear Laurie,
Fantastic post!! It's amazing ...Dear Laurie, <br /><br />Fantastic post!! It's amazing how much we women can get done when we have determination and the drive to achieve our goals. <br /><br />Baby, toddler, teenager, or adult child, they always come first, yet we find a way to dance around our pain and illness, their demands on us, our significant others, and all else that is on our plate; all while we continue to fullfill our deepest desries, our dreams. <br /><br />What you pulled together is amazing. I am looking forward to reading your book! <br /><br />I always support and encourage anyone who has the courage to tell their story, approach the huge subject of Chronic Pain, or any other issue related to the things that we personally experience.<br /><br />Keep it up girl, and you have a cheerleader right here if you ever need a PEP talk. <br /><br />Gentle Hugs----<3<br />ShaunaShaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517544369249500224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-78975183392031558312012-09-04T01:40:26.807-07:002012-09-04T01:40:26.807-07:00Great Read.. Thanks for sharing....Great Read.. Thanks for sharing....thiruhttp://www.veetechnologies.com/insurance.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-62299248738963915042012-08-29T10:52:24.234-07:002012-08-29T10:52:24.234-07:00Loved this post. I joke to friends that I've ...Loved this post. I joke to friends that I've become the gluten free master of the road. The yelp app has been my ultimate crutch. <br /><br />I know this my be ad nauseum for you, but just in case not: for airline travels, opting to take a wheelchair & splurging for a portable oxygen concentrate how not only alleviated my concerns about the thin-air-up-there, but also catching infections left and right. <br /><br />Just wanted to echo Barbara's comment: with all your ducks in your row, I hope you're able to enjoy the trip! Having someone drive for me definitely helps with the hyperventilation (jk, or not) & smell the roses a bit.Joeyhttp://blog.healclick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-58888365099702613102012-08-27T10:30:32.037-07:002012-08-27T10:30:32.037-07:00It does take such planning and attention to detail...It does take such planning and attention to details. do you find that once you do that planning, you can enjoy the trip?Barbara Kivowitzhttp://www.insicknessinhealth.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-84191238661398804692012-08-23T12:12:13.255-07:002012-08-23T12:12:13.255-07:00We finally purchased an auto cooler that connects ...We finally purchased an auto cooler that connects to the power supply and has a converter to plug in the wall. I am gluten, egg and dairy intolerant, making it very hard to travel without 'my' food.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589804398253414674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-89786973302158299482012-08-21T20:29:24.154-07:002012-08-21T20:29:24.154-07:00Thank you for sharing all this. I wouldn’t have kn...Thank you for sharing all this. I wouldn’t have known anything about it if you didn’t. It is what I really need. More information that I can use on the study of internal medicine. Forums like this is really a fun way of learning new things. Great post and you wowed me.Mariahttp://www.cme-internalmedicine.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-41231707279236303202012-08-18T18:27:32.624-07:002012-08-18T18:27:32.624-07:00I really loved reading this- I just got back from ...I really loved reading this- I just got back from a road trip from Mayo Clinic, one that will become more frequent as I too have the perks of a rare disease. The timing of reading your post was way too perfect! I can so relate- packing gluten free and dairy free snacks, learning the restaurants... packing the carnival of medication...it requires a lot of planning! Makes me feel like less of a dork that I'm not the only one!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477308750739243163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-2413862084670191262012-08-16T15:56:20.805-07:002012-08-16T15:56:20.805-07:00I can't imagine someone who more deserved the ...I can't imagine someone who more deserved the outrageous fees for towing and "storage" of his vehicle. What an idiot! <br /><br />Thanks for digging this out of the archives to share with us.Avivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16411667763810131618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-71503443703609307712012-08-15T18:18:38.124-07:002012-08-15T18:18:38.124-07:00I admire your grace, and how restrained you and yo...I admire your grace, and how restrained you and your husband were. Just reading it, I wanted to hit the man, or at least start screaming for Security.Iris Cardenhttp://sometimesitislupus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-76011890336389068992012-08-13T13:06:15.965-07:002012-08-13T13:06:15.965-07:00I believe that the person who advised you to walk ...I believe that the person who advised you to walk away had the best course of action. You or your husband could have just turned around and ignored this jerk. If he continued to harass either of you, you could have summoned security. There's no shortage of these people in any airport. You wouldn't have even had to walk away to do it. Just look at him and yell out at the top of your lungs, "SECURITY!" and he would have probably been so caught off guard, he would have just walked away of his own volition. However, if you wanted to fight him, the best way is to make him even madder than he was prior to getting in your husband's face. Your husband could have just told the idiot that you and he had entirely orchestrated the event in order to get his car towed and that you were so happy to hear that it worked. Tell him, “I love it when a plan comes together.” Tell him that if he thinks he's mad now; just wait until he gets his car back. Make him worry that the worse is yet to come. Just make sure to act happy about his misfortune. The louder he yells, the harder you laugh. Laughter really is the best medicine. He doesn't have the power to "make" you mad. You and you alone are in control of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, or at least you should be. It’s harder to do than to discuss after the fact, nevertheless, it’s good advice to keep in mind for future transactions with clowns.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-45522534819626557542012-08-11T11:55:17.102-07:002012-08-11T11:55:17.102-07:00Oh, in my head I was visualizing the whole convers...Oh, in my head I was visualizing the whole conversation and could see you between your husband and the man, that is what I would do. My husband wants to protect me and defend me and then I want to fight my own battles at the same time, and defend my husband. Oh, laurie, thanks for reliving it for us in order to make more aware.Lisahttp://restministries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25073771.post-77628320253845762972012-08-10T19:08:15.000-07:002012-08-10T19:08:15.000-07:00Thanks for the feedback!
I can imagine trying to...Thanks for the feedback! <br /><br />I can imagine trying to figure it out in the middle of the night is extra frustrating, LilMisBusy. (Hello, btw! Nice to see you here.)<br /><br />So here's the short story on the adrenals--steroids caused a total crash years ago and for several years I was on IV infusions to replace cortisol. My adrenals recovered but have never been the same...Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392908564921877962noreply@blogger.com