Degenerative Disc Disease

Just a snap shot of the San Pedro cactus blooms over the years. Its almost prehistoric looking as you can see the bloom pod grow has protecting scales before they bloom. Starts off as a small nub with hair in it on the side or top of the cactus. Wanted to share some positive pictures something I enjoy.#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #RareDisease #DegenerativeDiscDisease #ChronicPain #Anxiety #Fibromyalgia #PeripheralNeuropathy #CervicalRadiculopathy #Disability #Diabetes

Just having a great time with my dog Magnus he really is a bright star in my world. He has totally bonded with Mom also very affectionate. The beginning was a lot of work but he is listening better after all he is only 9 months old now.

I have been having a really rough time with my new symptoms the abdominal muscle spasms are all day. I wake up in great pain every morning that's the reality of muscular dystrophy no matter how long you rest it's back to square one. This is where my little buddy Magnus comes in and is so happy to see me every morning. He is so much fun with his toys and loves to play fetch. He is truly my best defense against rough times and he ha captured my heart 💙💙#MentalHealth #DegenerativeDiscDisease #Anxiety #Depression #RareDisease #Fibromyalgia #PeripheralNeuropathy #FootDrop #facialneuropathy #MuscularDystrophy #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness

Thank you so much my mighty friends for your support my heart is filled with gratitude for you all. I put up a post yesterday about my health and you guys gave me love and support 💙💙💙💙#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #DegenerativeDiscDisease #etc

#I know it's redundant however i saw this trio in bloom on our mini rosebush and thought i would share. Happy Sunday 💙#MentalHealth #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #DegenerativeDiscDisease #Anxiety #MuscularDystrophy #Depression #Disability #RareDisease

We are having a great blooming on our patio. All three of these plants already gave out blooms in Spring and now there is a whole set of new pics of the same plants i know just we got an abundance of colors this year again thought i would share #MentalHealth #Anxiety #DegenerativeDiscDisease #cervicalfusion #Lumbarfusion #depresio n#MuscularDystrophy #Fibromyalgia #RareDisease #Disability #ChronicPain

At least I did get to plant some vegetables last night and I finally got my lettuce and lemon balm plugs in the soil and I enjoyed every minute. Basil, poblano peppers, nasturtium, dwarf sunflowers, cucumber plants, carrots, more edible flowers and marigolds were also planted. We’re trying the straw bale method this year and although we’re running behind, I am excited to see what survives and flourishes. We garden at night…too hot during the day (Gardening at Night is an old REM song; I believe it’s from the first album).

But, I am paying for it today. I keep having back to back shooting nerve pain in my right hamstring from all the bending. All the tension is causing a terrific headache. Aaaaargh! So, I am drinking some herbal tea I made the other day for my business (yummy stuff! 😋) and it seems to have lessened the frequency of the spasms, (I’m assuming?). Trying to avoid breaking into my emergency stash of old muscle relaxers and just keep it natural.

#Osteoporosis #PTSD #ChronicPain #SpinalStenosis #Anxiety #DegenerativeDiscDisease #Migraine #Depression

This is a picture of my San Pedro Cactus it only blooms every 7 years i have several that will flower this year very happy. I have had this San Pedro for 12 years then i propogated off this one to make more so more pictures to come. This is also known as the moon cactus because it blooms at night 🙂#MentalHealth #DegenerativeDiscDisease #MuscularDystrophy #Depression #Anxiety #RareDisease #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #cervicalfusion #lunbarfusion

Things are going fantastic with my 8 month old rescue puppy Magnus. He absolutely loves his new house exploring our couple of acres. Mom and Magnus are forming a bond also she is totally comfortable now with this dog and our little family is now complete again.🙂☀️#MentalHealth #Fibromyalgia #DegenerativeDiscDisease #MuscularDystrophy #Depression