‘Column’ Archives
Thy-What?!: Don’t You Just Hate Those Thyroid People?
A few months ago I was chatting with an acquaintance about this and that. We started talking about how so many of us moms in particular are busy, time-starved and seemingly always [Read] | 6 responses.
Chronic Snarkopolist: Allowed to Have a Good Day!
Hello my loves! I once told a doctor, “I’m allowed to have a good day.” And I meant it. We all are. Not only are we allowed to have horrific terrible times, but we are allowed to [Read] | no responses.
Tea(-4) Time with Tracy: Week of October 16th
Wow, another week. Boy does life change quickly. Another week of physical therapy and working out at the gym has gone by. I'm continuing to exercise, hoping it eventually pay [Read] | 8 responses.
Chronic Snarkopolist: Wearing a Mask
Hello my loves! As I have gotten back into my life I have found myself doing several things. I have found myself feeling vulnerable around my sicker friends – afraid to admit that I [Read] | 2 responses.
Tea(-4) Time with Tracy: October 9th
Just finished week two of my physical therapy & I couldn't be happier...although, I did have some concerns about my thyroid this week. I woke up with a sore throat last Saturday, (of [Read] | 2 responses.
Chronic Snarkopolist: The Conundrums within Patient and Caretaker Advocacy
Hello my loves! I’ve been thinking a great deal about what it means to “advocate.” In this instance I’m specifically referring to patient advocates. I have said in the past [Read] | one response.
Dear Ann Glanders: Week of 10/3/2011
BE and STAY A PROACTIVE PATIENT….. One part of being a proactive patient is finding others who have similar situations so I say, “Good for you!” If you are reading this, [Read] | 2 responses.
Chronic Snarkopolist: The Whole Story -Fearing Love
Hello my loves! I was inspired by the always beautiful Joanna Isbill’s Sharing September. And her dedication to sharing her story. I have encouraged others time and [Read] | 9 responses.
Life Redefined: Sharing September
September is thyroid cancer awareness month. This really is not new information for this community because we live and breathe “thyroid.” But did you know that it’s also prostate [Read] | 3 responses.
Tea(-4) Time with Tracy: Week of September 25th
Results are back! My TSH is now at 4.9001! I'm returning to the doctor Tuesday for my next blood test to monitor the level. My fingers are crossed that it'll be below 4. I'm worried that [Read] | 3 responses.