Another New Diagnosis...

Today I went and seen my Rheumatologist for the first time.

 

 

I was in the office for less than an hour. Told him of my family medical history, or well... what little bit I know. Told him of my symptoms and my pain, and that I am never not in pain. He did some poking and prodding and bending of my body... He gave me some answers.

 

 

First, he said that we will not diagnose me EDS type 3, however- it is still possible.

Next, he diagnosed me with Hypermobility Syndrome, he proceeded to go on to tell me that some people believe that they are one in the same thing- but he is still on the fence about it so he was just going to leave it at me being hyper mobile since my skin doesn't stretch much...

 

Lastly, he told me I have fibromyalgia and have me a formal diagnosis for it and he gave me a prescription to help the pain I experience. I will be returning to him in about 3 weeks for a follow up.

 

I am super happy that I am finally getting answers. I am happy that the doctors are finally listening to me, and believing me, and doing something about it. I am happy that even though nothing I am being diagnosed with is curable, it will not kill me on its own.

 

So guys, here is to another day.

 

Until next time,

Amber

 

 

P.S

If you know there is something wrong with your body, or your mind... don't give up the hunt for answers. Eventually someone will give them to you.

 

 



Is orange really the happiest color??

 

     Frank Sinatra once said that "Orange is the happiest color". I would have to agree with him in some ways, and disagree in others.


Orange is the color of sunsets, of oranges, of falling leaves, of apple cider, of pumpkins, of sooooo many wonderful things....

But, to those with ADHD, COPD, Kidney Cancer, Leukemia, Lupus, Melanoma, Multiple Sclerosis (like me), RSDS, Self-Injury Awareness, SPD, Spinal Cancer, or Prader-Willi Syndrome... it is a sentence. A sentence to aware others of the battle we are fighting. We wear orange to raise awareness in hopes that more people understand what we are going through. To us, orange is not a very happy color.

 

Orange is who we are. Orange is what we are.

 

 

I ask that if you are a supporter of different illnesses, invisible or not, look into the ribbons or the clothing that people are wearing. Sometimes it is more than just a shirt. Sometimes it has a deep meaning to the person.

 

 

 

 

There are tons of different colors, and ribbons, for those who are fighting illness. You can see more if you click HERE. I ask that you pay attention to those around you, take the time and ask questions if you see a tattoo of a ribbon. Learn about their battle.

 

 

 

Until next time..... Lots of love and understanding.

 

 

 

 

Kittyqatz

AKA- Amber