Tag Archives: brain fog

Insights on coping with my journey with chronic disease

Posted on March 11, 2015 by

Once again it’s been a while since my last post on this blog.  It wasn’t intentional.  My disease simply would not allow me the good moments that I needed to write.  I could post to Facebook and do a few … Continue reading →

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Building Awareness: What All Chronic Pain Sufferers Have In Common

Posted on January 6, 2015 by

Today, about two months and two weeks after my heart attack, I went back to continue the high dose IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin G) treatments that were recommended by the doctors at the Mayo Clinic last summer. I am just back … Continue reading →

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Brain fog: what is it and what can we do about it?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by

***Brain fog, a type of cognitive dysfunction, is one of the most common complaints of people with chronic illness.*** It can be severe and can have just as big an impact on our lives as pain or fatigue. Sometimes, I … Continue reading →

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I Should’ve Known Better, But It Was Fun!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by

Last night, my son took me to the UT football game.  It was my first time going to the game using my power wheelchair.   Things started great.  We park in a garage that’s not too far from the stadium.  But … Continue reading →

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