Stories from the Chronic Life

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Month: August 2013

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Each day is a chance for a fresh start

A few weeks ago, I was talking so someone in their twenties who has an ulcer.  This person is on medication and will be for a long time. He mentioned that he was having problems because he hadn’t been taking his meds or following his diet.  He wasn’t following the rules. I told him something […]

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Hot Weather and Hot Pepper Don’t Mix

I use hot pepper lotion (capsaicin) on my feet every day.  It’s the one thing that helps keep down the inflammation. One thing I’ve noticed is it’s not such a great idea to mix hot pepper and hot weather.  I was out all day yesterday and it was hot.  It was a backyard party. I […]

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My feet are sore but it was worth it

My family is pretty close.  Even though my siblings and I are close to or over 50 we still celebrate every birthday.  Today we celebrated my niece’s 11th and my brother’s 55th. Preparing for one of these things takes a little work for me.  The morning of a get together I have to stay off […]

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I want to bring a dish, too

My family gets together regularly for birthdays.  In fact, we are having one tomorrow. Being disabled, it’s difficult to do my share.  I want to, at least, bring a dish so I feel like I’ve contributed.  Actually, I have to bring a dish because of my special dietary restrictions.  Otherwise, I don’t get to eat. […]

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Walking Regimen Starts With a Single Step

There was a point around 2000 when walking even around the house became difficult.  Despite all the physical therapy, getting from here to there was painful. At some around 2001-2002, I decided that I really needed to start walking again.  Not only would it be good for my joints but for my digestive tract, too.  […]

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Getting Over Grief and Restarting This Blog

You have may have notice (just a tad) that I haven’t blogged in a couple of years.  The last time I blogged, my Dad was having health issues.  Since that post, his problems increased.  He was hospitalized several times.  Then, in May of 2010 he passed away. At that point, I could careless about blogging.  […]

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