Degenerative Disc Disease

The moment I've been waiting for is here my Cactus has bloomed in the night. These little stoic San Pedro plants are a testament to nature's perseverance with barely any water they bloom every seven years I have propogated them to about six plants. Just thought I would share nature is in my toolkit against the pains of muscular dystrophy.#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #RareDisease #ChronicPain #Anxiety #Fibromyalgia #DegenerativeDiscDisease #Disability

I'm getting excited this year looks like my San Pedro Cactus (aka Moon Cactus) will be bringing several beautiful blooms this year. This is stage two where the wiry white ball starts protruding the shell for the flower it's almost ore historic looking. Anyways thought I would share and in three weeks in a full moon it will come out at night.#MentalHealth #DegenerativeDiscDisease #RareDisease #ChronicPain #Disability #Fibromyalgia #Dystonia #Anxiety #Depression

The elasticity of the human brain is really put to the test when you have a chronic illness with no cure or treatment. The first couple of years i was handling it but that goes up and down you are being put through the test as all this pain and immobility takes down your spirit. You learn to accept your limitations and you move on until the next symptom comes up. Im just tired of playing the mind game of fending off the obvious like it's going to be ok when you know its not.

What keeps me going is i taking care of my 86yr old mom and i have a wonderful dog.I also live in a beautiful mountain community as natire brings me joy.#MentalHealth #MuscularDystrophy #DegenerativeDiscDisease #RareDisease #Depression #Fibromyalgia

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