Chronic Shieldmaiden

Real talk from an autoimmune chronically ill warrior fighting her own body, society, and constantly looking for the grail of a diagnosis.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

This doctor's office waiting room is playing Star Wars! Why aren't all offices this cool? 😷🤕👨🏻‍⚕️👩🏾‍⚕️

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Now my significant other is showing similar symptoms to mine. Could it be environmental? #SpoonieForAYearNow

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Business traveling with food allergies is the worst! I used to love work trips. Now I just pray I'm not being poisoned every meal.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

I think I accidentally ate a bacon bit. #PorkAllergy #SuddenLisp

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Wow! Acupuncture was amazing! Just after seconds of the needles in my migraine was gone. Too bad it came back after they were out.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Trying acupuncture today! I'll try anything if it makes me feel any better. #spoonielife

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

When will the doctor's office call and tell me when my MRI will be? #InpatientPatient ❓❔

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

@Elisepromised Yes! Tired arms but not too bad. They gave me an iv that made my arms stop.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Did not enjoy leaving work early to go to the ER today. Turns out it was a myoclonic seizure.. In hindsight: I shouldn't have drove myself.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Seems like my symptoms have progressed so bad I may get some answers this week. Blurry vision, hearing and sensitivity, constant headache.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

@RachelODonnell6 Haha! Guess there's no stopping Moms.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

@RachelODonnell6 Thanks! My friend say neurologist love that so it's on my to do list!

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Any had acupuncture help? I just booked! They required 4 appointments the first 2 weeks. $250.. hopeful!

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Went in to see my family doctor today. I was worried he'd still say psychosomatic. But he didn't. Neurologist referral. Give me answers!

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

@Elisepromised @fibrolivingit Thank you ladies! And that's a good reminder.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Is it comforting or discouraging when your family doctor's nurses know you so well?

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

@fibrolivingit Hmm. I wonder if that means my issues aren't fibro? When I apply heat they seem to get worse.

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

I also had to clarify to someone close to me that I do not believe my issues are due to wifi signals either..

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

I'm trying so hard to not be short with my parents. I know they want to help. But I REALLY don't think all my issues are due to MOLD. 😒

[Chronic Shieldmaiden @CShieldmaiden]

Why does every day come with a new symptom?! I bet if I wrote down every symptom from the last year there would be a 100!