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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Today, I’d like to know your thoughts on traveling. Be it a few hours, overnight or weeks at a time. For those of you on dialysis, logisticaly, you surely have more planning. It must be very confusing for the newly diagnosed, as well. At this point in my journey, I…
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A small, nondescript headache. An over-all tingling sensation. Achy joints and a general ‘something doesn’t feel right’ mood. After all these years, you’d think I would know these are my pre-cursors to developing a fever. Nope, not me. These feelings are followed by picturing various fruit juices (which I’m not…
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Ever feel the need for a vacation after a vacation? No? Me either. Ok, yes. Yes, I do. I just got back from my bi-annual weekend getaway with my girlfriends. Our #ThreeCabinChicas getaway. Honestly, we have the best time. I wrote about it here and here and wrote down one of…
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PKD affects thousands in the United States and millions worldwide – and yet, many people have never heard of it. Learn basic facts about what PKD is, how it impacts people and how the PKD Foundation helps. The more people who know about PKD, the closer we can get to…
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As hard-headed and determined as I think I am, it’s always a surprise to find out that may not be the way I appear in public! The one trying to make one trip with arms loaded, the one used to grabbing things from a top shelf for somebody, the one…
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