After weeks and weeks of leg and hip pain and some blood tests, yesterday my GP diagnosed me with Arthritis that’s associated with my joint hypermobility (Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome) I’ve just gotta have an x-ray of my pelvis to make sure the bone hasn’t been damaged from the constant grinding feeling in my hip joint when I move my leg, etc.
I’ve been prescribed some kick ass anti-inflammatory medication called Meloxicam and it’s really helping! I managed to tidy my room up and get a nice hot shower (which definitely helped my back and hip). So, now I’m gonna maybe make a cup of hot chocolate and relax while playing WoW.
(Yes, I’m aware my hair looks awful - I’m trying to grow it out so I’m back to my natural colour).
I wish you all a very Happy New Year! 🥳
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A definite highlight of 2022: This year, researchers proved a link between the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mono, and MS. They're not sure exactly how it works, but immediately came news that there's already ongoing development of an EBV vaccine to hopefully prevent MS – or maybe even help those already diagnosed!
"[S]cientists are discussing how to proceed from here. Antivirals or drugs that target infected cells, some of which are already in development, might help MS patients. Vaccines against EBV are in development, too. The authors of the Science paper say widespread vaccination could prevent most instances of MS. ...
"Scientists first suggested more than four decades ago that the two conditions might be linked. In the following years, the evidence piled up: Nearly everyone with multiple sclerosis has latent EBV in their cells. People who recall being sick with mono have a heightened risk of MS. Immune cells harboring the virus are more prevalent in the brains of MS patients."
A groundbreaking finding on multiple sclerosis is dividing scientists
#hope #Happynewyear #2023 #MultipleSclerosis #ChronicIllness #Depression #newlydiagnosed #MightyTogether #Disabilities #Caregiving #Disability #Support
"Heres to A MUCH Better/Kinder/Sweeter Year. May it bring forth such an abundance of blessings. that our "cup runner over"....and we are full. May we find (be blessed with) some PEACE & CONTENTMENT, HOPE & Lotsa & Lotsa WARMTH, & JOY. I honestly don't know "joy". It's been so so so long (over 25 yrs)since I "did" joy. I can't imagine it anymore. Much JOY to all this New Year. 🌞 🙏 🙏 🕯 Good Night, Dear Sweet Friends on here on #TheMighty . 🌞💡⚡🔥🎯🍬💐💌🙋
........that is,...."Im asking, "Please , God, Father, make us that our "cup (of joy)runneth over " it time for, & I need......a change. Lord, Need a Great Big Change. Like now. & for all that read this. This I ask. In Jesus' Name.
- Amen"
Every year, I always set myself difficult NYRs that I never manage to fulfil for some reason or another. It's usually something like losing 35kg/80lbs off my weight within months, but I never do it.
So, this year I've set myself two relatively simple ones that I think I'll be able to achieve by the end of the year, as long as I keep reminding myself. Hell, I might write them on my white board that's in my room so I never forget.
Number one: To learn to accept and respect my limits with regards to my physical health.
Number two: To know my worth and never settle for anything less.
What ones have you set?
Happy New Year, my lovelies!
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Hi #MightyINsighters How are you? #Happynewyear How was your day? #MentalHealth #Adoption #Wanted #Chosen #Loved
I hope that you find contentment in this brand new year. 💚🙏🏾