Cannot believe its 2022!! I have been slacking like crazy on this blog. Every year I keep saying that I'm going to focus and take time trying to create content. Ughh...I feel like a broken record. I really need to push myself harder this year. But this is the year!!!My 2022 Goals:1. Lose 10 pounds. This is a big one. Adding Predinsone onto...
It's been 2 weeks since I got my second dose of the Pfizer vaccine and I am fully vaccinated. One step closer to normalcy. Woohoo!!!I know alot people said that the second dose would make you feel worse than the first dose. So I was really worried about the symptoms. But luckily I didn't feel worse. My arm was sore but not as...
When I first got diagnosed with Lupus I had shortness of breathe, my joints were aching, my legs and feet were super swollen, I had protein leaking in my urine, I had super sharp chest pains, there was fluid around my lungs, I was anemic, I was sensitive to the sun, etc. So, finding the right medications that worked for me was a...
I know with chronic illness it's sometimes really hard to think too far ahead about our future. Especially when we worry about our lives daily. Did I remember to take my meds today? What am I having for lunch? What's my age again? There are also days when we are just too tired that we can barely get out of bed and shower....
With lupus I was eligible to receive the vaccine as soon as it was available in NYC. But I was very hesitant. There was really no clinical data on people like me and I was scared of the what ifs. So, I decided to wait it out for a couple of months. In between that time, I talked it out with my doctors,...
I promised myself that I was going to blog in regular intervals, but its def so hard. These past few weeks I have been feeling extra tired, sluggish and just feeling blah. Then there are other days where I have bursts of energy and feel like I can run a marathon. Lupus does wonders to the body. I also have been trying to...
I can't believe it's already mid December and the holiday season is here. I've been meaning to post this awhile back, but I just couldn't find the energy. But, better late than never. When deciding on gifts for those with chronic illness, it can be even trickier. I've compiled my top 10 picks that are perfect for the holiday or even any occasion....
