Fuck You Lupus!

realbomb: yum

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:30:01 -0400

realbomb:

yum

thepeoplesrecord: More implications of being a woman in...

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:50:38 -0400

thepeoplesrecord:

More implications of being a woman in America.

Source

missgingerlee: It’s Invisible Illness Awareness Week. Ginger,...

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:35:19 -0400

missgingerlee:

It’s Invisible Illness Awareness Week.

Ginger, with multiple invisible illnesses, present & accounted for.

Don’t be fooled by the way we hold ourselves. We’re using everything we have just by smiling.

irisundone: daskannnichtsein: stophatingyourbody: redgaia: Th...

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:04:51 -0400

irisundone:

daskannnichtsein:

stophatingyourbody:

redgaia:

They all weigh 150lbs.

There is no ‘right’ body type. Weight looks different on different people, and it is ALL OKAY. Don’t compare yourself to other people’s bodies, learn to love the body you’re in NOW and what it can do NOW.

I NEED THIS ON MY BLOG

this is perfection

Time for something good on my blog :3

"But basically its like your whole body is on Earth, except your intestines, which are in Hell."

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:50:00 -0400

“But basically its like your whole body is on Earth, except your intestines, which are in Hell.”

- John Green on Ulcerative Colitis (via enthusi-spastic)
Truth.

‎Please understand the difference between “happy” and “healthy”. When you’ve got the flu you probably feel miserable with it, but I’ve been sick for years. I can’t be miserable all the time, in fact I work hard at not being miserable. So if you’re talking to me and I sound happy, it means I’m happy. That’s all. I may be tired. I may be in pain. I may be sicker than ever. Please, don’t say, “Oh, you’re sounding better!”. I am not sounding better, I am sounding happy.

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:54:48 -0400

"For a day, If everyone in the world had to live with a chronic illness that kept them from living..."

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:53:18 -0400

“For a day, If everyone in the world had to live with a chronic illness that kept them from living their life, I think people would appreciate life more.”

- (via ihaveabadtummy)

Leave my crayons alone!: Something I want to clear up...

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:10:08 -0400

Leave my crayons alone!: Something I want to clear up...:

helloelloh:

So i’ve been stalking the “fibromyalgia” tag on tumblr for a bit, and I’ve noticed that in the past two days, i’ve seen a lot of this.

“Fibro makes it so hard for me to do things and its still not a disability”

or,

“now I know i’m not disabled, but I have fibromyalgia, and..”

STOP.

Let’s go…

chronicillnesscat: Do I need to describe the process of a...

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:00:12 -0400

chronicillnesscat:

Do I need to describe the process of a spoonie catching a bus?

Sick Humor: Information Overload: “Suggestions” We’d Rather Not Hear Ever Again

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:51:23 -0400

itsapotsthing:

I know they mean well. I mean, it may not seem that way at the time to them. I may roll my eyes, dramatically sigh and wince at the friendly “suggestions” that innocent friends and family members offer up to me at random intervals of my life. I am learning as the years go by to smile and let them spout their new found knowledge. I am learning patience because, let’s face it….they aren’t trying to snap that last nerve we have like an overstretched rubber band on purpose. They honestly are trying to help in the only way they know how, unaware that we have heard it all before. In fact, we have heard them so many times that I could probably rattle them off to you in alphabetical order within 30 seconds. You guys know what I’m talking about…the dreaded…. “Are you sure you should be doing that because I read that (insert activity of choice here) is bad for you.”
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makingartwiththatstupidwolf: Find Stickers here! ; Find...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:58:54 -0400

makingartwiththatstupidwolf:

Find Stickers here! ; Find Clothing here!

Vitamin D status linked to lupus flare up

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:55:23 -0400

Vitamin D status linked to lupus flare up:

lifewithautoimmune:

As we have reported often, studies suggest vitamin D has anti-inflammatory as well as immunomodulatory effects, implying a probable role in autoimmune disorders. Among the autoimmune diseases associated with vitamin D deficiency, the link has been particularly strong for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Dr Daniel Birmingham and colleagues found that large seasonal declines in vitamin D status may trigger SLE flare ups in White participants.

Grow With Me: Sorry to be such a downer, but,

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:02:02 -0400

Grow With Me: Sorry to be such a downer, but, :

jadeshine:

I’m getting more sick every day. I can feel myself deteriorating. I cried on the floor for so long earlier because I had to have help standing again. It’s more and more lately I can’t do things on my own. I just want to be independent and pain free again. Sooner or later I’ll…

To all those with SLE what do you take for pain?

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 03:56:51 -0400

transient-linguaphile:

I don’t have organ involvement, but I do have raynaud’s so anything that could mess with circulation is out of the question… I just need to find something that works but can be taken for long periods of time without causing dependency, ya know?

Flare up

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:27:27 -0400

If you’re going put me through this much pain why not kill me?

Any one ever find anything for pain relief?

varietyfeast: A B A L O N E M U S H R O O M The...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:02:34 -0400

varietyfeast:

A B A L O N E M U S H R O O M

The Abalone is a large variety of Oyster mushroom named after its resemblance to the abalone shellfish. It has a dense, meaty texture when cooked. It is also known as the King Oyster mushroom.

The Oyster is a variety of mushroom found on the trunks of dying deciduous trees. There are many sub-varieties available in a wide array of colors including white, yellow, brown, and pink, all of which fade to a creamy gray when cooked. They have a peppery, juicy flavor, slippery texture and faint anise scent.

H E A L T H B E N E F I T S

Mushrooms are an important source of B Vitamins and proteins. They have immune system strengthening and anti-cancer properties. They are also being researched for their cholesterol-lowering and depression-fighting capabilities.

H I S T O R Y

Mushrooms have been used by man for both food and medicine for many thousands of years, the first written records coming from China around 3000BC.

S E L E C T I O N & S T O R I N G

Select Abalone mushrooms that are firm and fresh-looking. Mushrooms are very porous and can get slimy if exposed to water for too long. To clean, gently blot with a damp paper towel. They are best stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator, and if they are fresh, last several days.

P R E P T I P S

This mushroom is well suited to soups and stews, or can be fried in the same manner as oysters. It should not be sautéed or served raw.

R E C I P E S

Abalone Mushroom Risotto • Roasted Abalone Mushrooms with Crabmeat Salad • Abalone Mushroom in Oyster Sauce • Celery and Mushroom Salad with Shaved Parmigiano • Fried Abalone Mushrooms with Broccoli • Abalone mushrooms in sweet and sour sauce • Stir Fried Abalone Mushrooms With Gingko Nuts And Wolfberries • Pineapple Tofu Recipe with King (Abalone) Mushrooms

A D D I T I O N A L I N F O

Mushroom on Wikipedia • Oyster Mushroom on InnVista • Oyster Mushroom Nutrition Info

Mushrooms are great for your immune system!

missgingerlee: superherotoranse: chronicillnesscat: [Image:...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:52:46 -0400

missgingerlee:

superherotoranse:

chronicillnesscat:

[Image: 6-piece blue colored background with a Siamese cat with blue eyes. Text reads: “Why are you so tired.” Bottom text: “You never do anything.”]

I submitted this one.

Always so tired and no one really understands.

Because I have lupus & sometimes getting out of bed to take a shower is all I have the energy to do.

If I’m gonna slowly die from kidney & heart failure (among other things), don’t give me shit for being tired all the fucking time. Kthnx.

Exactly.

Dear Debt Collectors,

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:51:11 -0500

PLEASE LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE!

If I could have afforded the bill I would have payed it in the first place!

An Explanation

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:43:46 -0500

one-itty-bitty:

We all deal with stress. It’s something that no one can avoid. I have a chronic autoimmune disorder called lupus that is triggered by stress (among many other things). If you know me in real life you’ve heard me express my feelings towards being on medication because of this illness. I’m not a fan so I try to do everything I can to not have to be on any kind of medication.

Anyways, about 2 weeks ago I read an article (found here) that explores the idea that creative people and people who engage in creative activities are more likely to have less stress in their lives.

Because I am looking to reduce the amount of stress in my life and enjoy drawing silly pictures for my friends I thought I would start a little project this year.

I’m going to do one tiny little creative thing a day for the month of January. It could be a drawing, a poem, a snippet of something I’ve written, or even something I’ve baked.

If by the end of January I want to continue then we’ll go from there but for right now this is a little goal I’d like to achieve :)

Sounds like a wonderful idea. Great inspiration! :)

Diary of A Sick Kid: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:39:13 -0500

Diary of A Sick Kid: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus:

diaryofasickkid:

Signs and Symptoms of SLE (Lupus)

Musculo-Skeletal:

__ Joint Pain

Neurological:

__ Headaches

__ Brain Fog

__ Numbness

__ Tingling

__ Seizures and other seizure disorders

__Vision problems

__ Personality changes

Cardiovascular:

__Abnormal heart rhythms

Please realize that even though you may have most or some of these symptoms that it is incredibly hard to diagnose lupus. There are lots of other diseases and health problems that can be confused with lupus so always get more than one opinion.