This post will focus on the disappointing experiences I’ve gone through to get to having a proper diagnosis. In order for you to get the help you need, don’t put 100% faith in the American medical system. Most of what I’ve learned over the past 2 years, most doctors these days are checked out, and… Continue reading Advocating for yourself and the lack of care you get
New lab results from Immunoe
The bloodwork done on 3/20/2019 results as follows (Updated both Immunoglobulin and antibody | titer trackers): Immuglobulins Normal IgA, IgE Low IgG (subclasses included) & IgM Elevated C-Reactive Protein – High 21.7mg/L HIV – Negative ANA/IFA – Negative Comp Metabolic Panel – All Normal Full Hepatitis Panel HBsAg – Negative … Continue reading New lab results from Immunoe
ENT Appointment CT & MRI Results for sinus issues
Just got back from my ENT’s office to sit down and review both the MRI and CT scans that were done last week with my ENT’s NP. To summarize: I have a left frontal osteoma with chronic sinusitis. The osteoma is roughly the size of a golf ball. Both Maxillary and ethmoid sinuses have a… Continue reading ENT Appointment CT & MRI Results for sinus issues
Finding commonality within a sibling rivalry
Growing up with a sibling comes with the typical bickering that you would expect siblings to have. Fighting over stupid things, arguing, just being siblings. Over the years my relationship with my sister has evolved dramatically. My sister is an amazing woman, and strong. Does she have her faults? Yes. As do I. Nobody is… Continue reading Finding commonality within a sibling rivalry
Coming to terms with Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorder (CVID) and fighting for treatment
Coming to terms with having an immunodeficiency has been both a burden and a blessing, and a marathon all wrapped into one. I’ll be quite honest, my life has not been easy to say the least. From a medical standpoint, it has been a train wreck. Like in my earlier posts, you can easily see… Continue reading Coming to terms with Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorder (CVID) and fighting for treatment
IVIg Approval
Wow, What can I say. I thought that it would take months to get approval from Cigna for my IVIg replacement therapy, but I woke up this morning to an email from my case manager at Cigna that my IVIg replacement therapy was approved. Such a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. … Continue reading IVIg Approval
Current situation with my teeth
With the raging infection which spread in my mouth silently for a few years, I had to take drastic measures between 2018 & 2019 to stop the infection in its tracks. For the record, root canaled teeth do not have the ability to fight off infections. Since 2006, and up until this year, I had… Continue reading Current situation with my teeth
Health is nothing to be taken for granted
Well, Where do I begin? From the beginning I guess? Being a kid growing up I was always sick. Strep throat 8-10 times a year. Constantly. Mom always thought it was because I wasn’t wearing warm enough clothing, etc etc. In 1991, my Tonsils & Adenoids were removed and it seemed that the “problem” went… Continue reading Health is nothing to be taken for granted