Elisa Comer
Things are Always Changing – Health Updates 2022
Fall ushers in beautiful changes as the leaves turn vibrant yellow and gold, then beautiful orange. Next, deep red (my favorite!) grabs a brush to finish painting the glorious horizon for all to enjoy. And then we have a windy weekend and it’s all gone in about an hour. Sorry to bust up the vision … Read more
Predictably Unpredictable: Schedule Tips for the CDP
The digital calendar has got to be one of the greatest inventions of current times. No joke, I used to sync 37 calendars on my phone. Yeah, I really did. That’s a “3” and a “7.” Let’s see… there was one for the hubs, 3 for homeschooling stuff, 1 personal, 2 medical, and countless others … Read more
The First Rheumatology Visit – What to Expect
If you’re like most chronic illness folks, you’ve been waiting quite a while to get in to see a Rheumatologist for the first time. The shortage of Rheumatologists is palpable throughout the journey, and finding a good one is worth the wait. The wait is, however, quite difficult and feelings of overwhelm and being lost, … Read more
How to Keep a Symptoms Log
Staying ahead of our chronic pain symptoms requires that we be engaged in our symptoms every day. Knowing when pain levels spike or when fatigue is better (or worse) is important to staying ahead of autoimmune symptoms. These details are also important to convey to our physicians and other caretakers. Here are 10 ways to … Read more
It’s Been 10 Years
10 Lessons I’ve learned in 10 years of rheumatoid disease. Life was turned upside down but there’s still joy along the way.
Physician Burnout is Our Problem, too
Physician burnout is becoming a huge problem. We are losing great physicians, but we can help. Here are 10 steps we can take to encourage our physicians.
Health Updates – Oct 2019
It’s been a while since I’ve shared updates. See how 2019 has been – what a year, what a ride….