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My Bell’s Palsy Journey: From Pity Party to Really…Slow…Recovery

May 4, 2021 3 Comments Bell's Palsy, Celebrating Success, Diabetes, Health, Laughter, Mystery Virus, Self-employment, Thanks & Gratitude

It’s been a year since I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy likely caused by whatever virus caused all my other issues last spring. In the first few weeks after onset I spent a lot of time searching for answers, treatment options, and medical professionals who had experience treating Bell’s Palsy. I didn’t have much success with any of this. Relatively

The Road to Recovery

November 10, 2020 No Comments Bell's Palsy, Celebrating Success, Food & Flavor, Health, Mystery Virus, Thanks & Gratitude

It’s been nearly three months since I’ve last shared an update about my health status, mostly because there’s not been a lot of new news to share. Or at least not a lot of good news. In early August I started a new medication for rheumatoid arthritis, one that typically takes about three months to alleviate joint stiffness and pain.

Personality Changes

August 18, 2020 No Comments Cats, Health, Mystery Virus

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 10 in a series of blog updates on my health status. I have had to do a lot of apologizing lately—to my favorite client for a terse email, to the lovely woman who cleans our home for a sharp text, to my husband for an insanely impatient rant. Or two. I’m left wondering if my

Side Effects

July 24, 2020 No Comments Bell's Palsy, Health, Laughter, Mystery Virus

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 9 in a series of blog updates on my health status. There was a lot of Finger Danger this week as I worked my way through more medical appointments and disappointments with the ‘ologists. My ophthalmologist confirmed that my scratched cornea is slowly healing, which is good news, but he also told me I need

Finger Danger

July 1, 2020 No Comments Bell's Palsy, Health, Laughter, Mystery Virus

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 8 in a series of blog updates on my health status. One morning last week while absentmindedly watching the Today Show I glanced at Al Roker and the weather map and noticed the western part of the country showed “finger danger.” I exclaimed, “Finger danger. What’s that?” to which Scott sighed and said, “Fire danger,

Bacon, Brownies & Other Blessings

June 16, 2020 1 Comment Beef, Cattle, Diabetes, Health, Lean Beef, Mystery Virus, Thanks & Gratitude

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 7 in a series of blog updates on my health status. When I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when I was seven I spent a week in a hospital learning how to test my urine (this was before the finger stick method for testing blood sugar was widely available), prepare insulin injections, and plan

A Prickly Palate

June 5, 2020 No Comments Food & Flavor, Health, Mystery Virus, Wine

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 6 in a series of blog updates on my health status. I was 26 years old when I finished graduate school in Boston. I had dreams of starting my own consulting business. There I sat in my basement apartment, trying to figure out how to make money using my newly acquired nutrition marketing and communication

Amy and the Ologists

June 2, 2020 No Comments Health, Mystery Virus

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 5 in a series of blog updates on my health status. During a spirited conversation with a long-time friend recently, she said, “I’m so glad all you’re dealing with now is the Bell’s Palsy.” I laughed, sighed, and then explained that I am dealing with many other issues related to the viral attack in April.

An Inflammatory Response

May 25, 2020 No Comments Health, Mystery Virus

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 4 in a series of blog updates on my health status. Friends and family have been watching my social media activity closely. Every recent post seems to elicit an enthusiastic response like, “It’s great to see you’re feeling better!” to which I think, “Oh, if only that were true.” Sure, I’ve got energy to do

Broken

May 17, 2020 No Comments Diabetes, Health, Mystery Virus

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part 3 in a series of blog updates on my health status. Early in our marriage we bought a Big Green Egg, an almost too big version for a small backyard patio. We later moved to a new home, and moving the Big Green Egg was one of the most stressful parts of the move. Moving