Y’all. This is a pretty long post, and I’m sorry, but someone might WANT to have these cleaning conversations with me, right? I know you’re out there. You are. Mr. Filipino and I were married in 1992 and, just over 9 months later, we had our first of three boys,…
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During my recent journey with cancer, I was gifted a pair of boxing gloves signed by lots of friends, symbolizing the fight I had ahead and to serve as a reminder of those who love and support me. The day my friends dropped them by my house was one of…
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Did I mention Kidney Interrupted is a great place to vent about past or current situations? Don’t hold on to that old, nasty baggage. Get that out of your system as quickly as possible! It’s a scientific fact that your brain sends out how your mind/body will feel emotionally/physically by what kinds…
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This is a reminder post of the many over the counter meds that can cause damage to ailing kidneys. I’m so thankful to have this list my nephrologist gave me at the beginning of my journey. Also listed are herbs that may be harmful. I should’ve read this part more…
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Now, don’t let me mislead you, kidney infections were no stranger to me. They’d kind of stepped up in severity/frequency in my early 30’s. I’d wait too long to go to a doctor because, well, that’s how tough I thought I was. One day I was working construction and it…
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If you had told me that cancer was in my cards, I would have laughed! In December, I went to a walk in clinic for a sinus infection, and came out with cancer! Well there are a few other things that happened, which is another story for another post, but…
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I’ve got a picture or two that will show you how big my kidneys were when they finally failed. They had served me well. By the looks of them, they had over-served. They were due a long rest. Preferably in an extremely high-tech research facility to ward this devastating disease from continuing on through…
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Well meaning as they may be, I am learning to say NO to the pushers in my life! Always surround yourself with people that bring you joy, laughs, and love. This is one of our greatest support systems in life. It certainly takes on a new meaning when there is an ailment involved.…
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