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When Illness Obliterates My Intentions
I am going to begin by apologizing but, please understand, I no longer do that frequently. I had hoped to have several examples of pain documentation tools on the site by the end of the weekend. It is now Tuesday and I am no closer to getting them posted. They are a work in progress. In addition to the pain in my head and body, I frequently have trouble with my vision. As I write this, it is blurry and coming in and out of focus. If I look too long, it becomes a blob of white on black. I thought that maybe taking a few days off might help,…
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Keep Track of EVERYTHING!
Keeping track of your symptoms daily, is almost a requirement. It doesn’t matter how you do it. Use something that works for you and is the easiest thing you can manage. Here are a few ideas: It really doesn’t matter what it looks like. The main point is that you will use it and take it to each physician’s office visit with you. Don’t be afraid if you have personal information on your list as a trigger. Your doctor needs to know that as well. I am not able to post much more today because I am in the midst of a migraine cycle. I will do my best to…