spoonie life.
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Another doctor day in Birmingham. Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other. Grace and Blessings. Read more
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Unfortunately, yesterday brought a pretty involved ER visit and I will be having more tests and appointments in the coming weeks as a result of our findings. I’ll write more about them here in the coming days. Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other. Grace and Blessings. Read more
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Winter is sick season for everyone – and it’s particularly difficult for those of us who are immunocompromised and/or living with chronic illnesses. I feel like I have *kept* some sort of ailment lately – but a particularly gnarly upper respiratory infection came up pretty quickly several days ago, wiping me out and landing me… Read more
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Dearly beloved, until today, I was unaware of National Word Nerd Day – however, it has delightfully come to my attention now and we simply must observe it here at the Autoimmune Hippie, home of one seriously geeky little word nerd – and her baby word nerd chiweenie too. 😂 We also have a gnarly… Read more
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At the beginning of the year, our health insurer changed the administrator of our pharmacy coverage. On Friday, January 3rd – 3 days into this new plan – I called in several refills including maintenance medications for pain that I have been on since 2017 – and was advised that they will now require a… Read more
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As we’ve walked through these past several months, I’ve shared the happenings here in the Hippie Hut, some seeming almost unbearable and some completely wonderful – but all big changes with major adjustments in our lives. Also, of course, Thanksgiving and Christmas have just come, both wonderful for our family, both very busy as well.… Read more
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One of those chronic illness things that just is is having multiple doctors and making frequent visits to them. Today started early with a Rheumy visit and tons of labs. My fabulous Rheumy added a new diagnosis we had previously discussed, related to my immunodeficiency. The labs drawn today will determine our next course of… Read more
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After these last puny weeks, yesterday was rheumatologist day. *Before I get into my rheumy report though, my better half is really sick right now with bronchitis and has been feeling terrible for a few days. – all prayers, good vibes, and warm fuzzies for him are so appreciated. Thank y’all. ❤ * As for… Read more
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I so enjoy talking about our books, current events, and other interesting things that come up here – rather than where we actually started, which is my autoimmune disease and the resultant complications that I experience in this unruly body. However, though I am so grateful for our other topics, this past week has brought… Read more
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This is just a quick Saturday daily thought, with my Banned Books Friday post pending – on the way, about James Baldwin this week – but a bit delayed due to a painful flare. I’ve mentioned in recent posts that we’ve been dealing with some serious stresses here in the Hippie Hut. My better half… Read more
