Hi guys, So as you know I’m struggling with this severe pain flare and today I updated my GP. I’ve told her how I am struggling to manage this pain despite my extensive everyday medications so, she’s prescribed me 10mg of diazepam x 3 a day for three days. She’s also contacted MCAS and is … Continue reading Me and My Disability: February’s pain flare – An update
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Rebranding: Welcome to Chickonwheelz!
Hello everybody! I’ve had a little think and I’ve decided to rebrand my social media presence and be seen more as a disability/mental health blogger. However, this does not mean I will stop writing, I just feel that raising awareness of the trials and tribulations of a disability is more important to me. So instead … Continue reading Rebranding: Welcome to Chickonwheelz!
Me and My disability: Things I can’t do because of my disability.
*Again for comedy purposes only* Pass a drugs test - I am on wayyyy too much morphine for that to happen.Bunge jump or sky dive - people with cerebral palsy aren’t covered by insurance companies when skydiving and yet people think it’s okay to blast me with radiation that could leave me with Spider-Man powers … Continue reading Me and My disability: Things I can’t do because of my disability.
Me and My Disability: Pelvic Flare update 30.11.2020
Hi guys, So as you know I’ve bed. Struggling with my pelvis and hips these past couple of weeks and it’s no better. I spoke to the GP this morning and she’s referring me back to the muscular skeletal clinic where they can assess me and decide what investigations need to be done. I will … Continue reading Me and My Disability: Pelvic Flare update 30.11.2020
Me and My disability: This week is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week
This week is Rheumatoid Arthritis week and I’m so pleased that This Morning dedicated to the Emmerdale Actress Clare King who plays the infamous Kim Tate who has been shielding due to her own struggle with Arthritis. Clare is supporting the We R A Priority campaign - a platform where others who have the condition … Continue reading Me and My disability: This week is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week
Me and my disability: Pelvic injections (Post procedure)
For those of you asking I’ve had some long overdue pelvic injections. The procedure was very invasive and I’ve had to go to bed as I’m very sore and bruised where I was moved constantly to get myself into the correct position. I’ve told people since I was 16 that my problems are mainly in … Continue reading Me and my disability: Pelvic injections (Post procedure)
Me and My Disability Fassett joint injections
Hi guys, So I had my appointment through finally for my fassett joint injections.. I cried when I got the letter, I’ve waited two long years for these, a tiny glimmer of hope has been lit at the end of this long dark tunnel. I have had similar ones before but these are going into … Continue reading Me and My Disability Fassett joint injections
Me and my disability: Why I decided to blog
I began my foray into blogging in 2013 when I started the tumblr blog uniquelyunable. I realised that they internet could connect me with people who are in similar situations to myself and that I could put my love of writing into practice as an outlet for my frustration at the lack of support for … Continue reading Me and my disability: Why I decided to blog
Me and My Disability: Chronic pain flare up
Dear blog, I'm so sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm on day three of a chronic pain flare and what's pissing me off is that I've been putting up with this for SEVEN YEARS and nobody wants or knows how to fix it. I have five hours today with my best friend … Continue reading Me and My Disability: Chronic pain flare up
Me and My Disability: Foods that are good for arthritis
Berries Grapes Walnuts Cherry juice Olive oil Broccoli Spinach Ginger Fatty fish. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-foods-for-arthritis