Well, we are no celebrities, just a family going through life and it's ups and downs with a special needs child. Our son is diagnosed with Leigh's Disease, a terminal degenerative disorder which is categorized as a mitochondrial disorder... as it eats away at muscle tissue and brain matter. He also has severe epilepsy, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, reflux, lives on a ventiltor and trach...
Hi, my name is Erica and I live in San Antonio, TX. This blog is a mixture of personal experience and advice/guidance on what I've learned through reading, doctors, forums, etc. Hope you enjoy yourself and stay well! I feel as if I am a cocktail of pain, never know which body part is going to hurt at any given time. Possible Disorders: Fibromyalgia, Reynaud's Syndrome, Chiari Malformation....
I am a 53 year old woman and live in Florida. I have had Gastric Bypass Surgery and have lost 130 pounds. I have IBS and am allergic to fructose, sorbital, lactose and shell fish. I am also a recovering alcoholic and have (gee really?) trouble finding foods to eat that don't mess up my stomach. I asked my gastro-enterologist (?) if he could give me a list of what I could not eat and he said no,...
I am currently primary caregiver to my 89 year old father-in-law who has esophageal cancer which as metastized to the lymph nodes and liver. He received radiation for fifteen days. No other measures were taken due to other health issues (heart problem and one kidney). My father and mother-in-law are both living with my husband and me.
My father-in-law has a PEG tube, but...
I am 55 years old, used to be active, but now with DDD I am not as active as I would like to be. I found out 3 weeks ago I needed my gallbladder removed, and then I found out that I have diverticulosis. Gallbladder removed last Monday, diverticulosis confirmed in the hospital as well. I am scheduled for 2 more surgeries. I have a peek cage and bone grafts in my neck at...
Im Fun , Outqoinq , I Do Have A Biq Heart . Ive Struqqled With My Weiqht Eversince I Can Remember But If I Tone My Stomach && My Inner Thiqhs I'll Be Somewhat Satisfied .
