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The reason I share so much so openly is simply so that others may learn from me, or find strength or courage or hope from my story. I am not a doctor or medical professional, and this is not medical … Continue reading
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“I’m going to be in a medical journal someday.” “Yeah?” “Yeah. Like for realsies.” Haha, I joke, but it actually might happen. I was scheduled for a biopsy of my tumor a few days after the consult with my surgeon. … Continue reading
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My mom and I walked into the consult with my surgeon last Tuesday knowing exactly what to expect. The radiologist in my hometown had interpreted my MRI and reported the finding of another giant hemangioma on my liver, in the … Continue reading
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Let me preface this by saying that this blog post may not be as uplifting as others I’ve written, but it is not intended to be negative in any way. I hope that my story and my experiences, both good … Continue reading
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Hey-o! I’ve had many requests (especially from others in the Lyme community) for an update on my progress, which is long overdue. First of all, my apologies for seemingly falling off the face of the earth for a while. I’ve … Continue reading
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I’ve written this blog post largely because I cannot keep up with the volume of questions and calls from people who have either been diagnosed with, or suspect Lyme. I hope this provides some guidance. I am still available to … Continue reading
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I haven’t blogged in almost a year. Wow. Time flies when you aren’t suffering in the confines of your bed, in solitude for up to 23 hours a day. I’m not out of the woods yet (pun intended), but I … Continue reading
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Sorry I haven’t posted in a long time…I’ve been really busy sleeping (SO CRAZY, I know!) and expending much of my remaining energy trying to care for sick family members, help my mom, and get my life back on track. … Continue reading
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My healing journey in California was life-changing, and judging from the updates I got from friends and family in the Midwest while I was away, leaving was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I managed to escape … Continue reading
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I know many people have been worried about me, especially my parents. This blog post was inspired by an article I read in an airplane magazine about a man named Mark Weber (Bronze Star Legion of Merit, Combat Action Badge…I … Continue reading
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