My Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
All about this strange disease described as one of the most baffling and rare conditions of this generation, this is my story. Through all the ups and downs of this disease I've maintained a stellar attitude envied by many. Even though this condition has plagued me my entire life it has yet to lick me. Now that I've been officially diagnosed I've managed to kick its pukey arse! This is how I did it. This is how I continue to do it.
Monday, June 18, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
Monday, February 12, 2018
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Learning To Live Like You’re Not Dying
Friday, November 3, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Going To The Emergency Room Dressed As An Inmate
On my way out I heard a man say, "Her shirt says State Inmate on it." I figured he was referencing me, so I turned around. I saw he was standing outside an room at the e.r. I was at. He looked like a guard. My guess is he was guarding an actual inmate. I was simply in an inmate get up. I was supposed to have gone dressed up to a Halloween party. I missed it though. I ended up having a cvs episode and going to the emergency room.
https://youtu.be/9ovBfCnp-Dc
My doctor laughed about my handcuffs before he gave the order to the nurse to insert an Iv. Into me and give me intravenous Zofran and Benadryl.
Sure, I missed a really awesome party. Sure, I missed going dressed up. However, my emergency room visit was so wonderful.
I walked right in and told them I have cvs. They handed me a puke bag and got me into a bed right away.
In my experience, hospital beds are super comfy at first. They don't start getting uncomfortable until you're feeling better. That way you'll want to leave. I swear there's a science to it.
I remember earlier that day thinking I was coming down with an episode. I prayed that I wouldn't get one. It was then I heard a voice say, "You never know who you will meet when you go there."
And I did meet someone. I met an amazing nurse who had his own journey to wellness. Thank you so much for helping me.
To this day, I still go to the hospital when I start having an episode. However, I only have an episode occasionally. I am so grateful for this.
Happy Halloween :)