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...
I lost a kidney and have just recently found a path to take because a Doctor took the time to listen and realized I was not a hypochondriac or a big overly sensitive, stressed, depressed woman. (yes, lots of justified sarcasm).
I was athletic, very lean and continued to stay fit by enjoying bike rides and playing recreational co-ed softball. However, when I started a family at 25, I had...
Hi there - my name is Kristin Wall and I'm a survivor of Cushing's syndrome.
I developed Cushing's syndrome during my last trimester of pregnancy. Before getting pregnant, I was an active, healthy, fit person. I spent all lot of my free time outdoors with and I was addicted to endurance sports, like biking and triathlons. I treated my body well and it had always treated me well in...
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....
My name is Megan and I'm a Sixteen years old. In 2007 I was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy. I am currently at Primary Childrens Medical Center waiting for a heart transplant. I will be here until I recieve my new heart!!! But know I just got my New HEART on September, 2 Tuesday 2008. And know I'am home and It's pretty hard liveing life after a Heart Transplant. If you would like to make a...
I was diagnosed with Celiac Sprue after a several years of extreme illnesses, exhaustion, unexplained tummy issues, “ulcers”, etc through a biopsy. I will never forget standing in my wedding gown for the last fitting, answering the phone and hearing the diagnosis. I was a bit… well.. gobsmacked, to say the least. The doctor stated the mystery disease and told me that I could...
Who Is Lew Newmark Hi There! My name is Lew Newmark. I am 51 years young, married to my beautiful wife of 26 years Susan. I have a daughter, Samantha, who is always the apple of her father?s eye. I have a dog named Star, who kind of looks like ? Falcor ? from The Never Ending Story I have a cat named Oscar, who as far as cats go is typical except for his Rodent Ulcer I have a home...
I'm 34 years old and I'm suffering from severe depression. I have my good days and my bad. I've been in a relationship for almost 4 years. It's been going good so far.
I have stomach problems where its hard for me to digest certain foods. Makes me very tired and weak.
I have a lump on the outside of my left knee. I'm always in pain. It feels...
Dr. Leyton is a practitioner of Integrative Medicine - medicine that brings together the physical, social, emotional and spiritual potential of humans in their environment for the purpose of healing. He is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Family Physicians and a Certificant of the GP Psychotherapy Association. He is trained in Neurolinguistic Psychology & Eriksonian Hypnosis as well as...
