With a pet & chronic illness
This is a long one. Grab something to drink and put your feet up, if you want to… In the wildly unlikely event that, say,… Read More »With a pet & chronic illness
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The limits of mitigation: dishwashing
This article is utilitarian. It provides descriptive terms for people with similar experiences to use in communicating with their doctors, payors, and loved ones. It… Read More »The limits of mitigation: dishwashing
Seeing, as in looking at, stars
I saw a whole lot of stars last night. Good for the soul, that. I’ve been taking this opportunity to be in the experience of… Read More »Seeing, as in looking at, stars
Some Kind of Watershed on the Imp-possibility of Safe Housing
Over the past 14 months I’ve gotten a look at every house I found that was: 1. Already built, 2. In my price range &… Read More »Some Kind of Watershed on the Imp-possibility of Safe Housing
Documentation: Updating supplement sheet, showing changes
I switched to a new insurance company that might provide dental care. I haven’t tried them on that yet, but I will. It’s on the… Read More »Documentation: Updating supplement sheet, showing changes
Doctor appointment optimization
Here’s my Doctor Appointment Optimization strategy. This is especially important for new diagnoses, new doctors, and any significant change or comcern you have. – Between… Read More »Doctor appointment optimization
Fragile Egg Syndrome
Chronic pain patients are often called Difficult Patients, when the casual cruelty and reflexive contempt of medicine and the ignorance of other people grates too… Read More »Fragile Egg Syndrome
Documentation — Long time? Timeline!
I collected health info on others for years. I’m what clinicians call “a good historian” — and in the health context, it means someone who… Read More »Documentation — Long time? Timeline!
Documentation – a picture’s worth a thousand words
Doctors believe what they see.The training they get and the laws they must follow all reinforce that. If they see it themselves, then it’s real;… Read More »Documentation – a picture’s worth a thousand words
The Red Pen Technique (dramatic music, please)
This is probably the simplest, most powerful tool for getting your complex care back into the realm of sanity. It’s easier said than done, but… Read More »The Red Pen Technique (dramatic music, please)