If a lack of awareness originates from the medical fraternity itself, how do we expect the general public to be acquainted with the effects of rare diseases? Unfortunately, a sad reality is that a major part of the system has failed us. This I state not only from my own experiences but a Dr who … Continue reading 37 ~ The day has arrived! ~
Month: February 2018
35 ~ Endless benefits ~
“And when my servants ask you about me (Oh Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), verily I am near, I respond to the call of the caller when he calls unto me, so let them ask of me and believe in me, so that they may be rightly guided” PRAYERS A weapon to confront tribulation A … Continue reading 35 ~ Endless benefits ~
34 ~ A spectacle of heroism ~
Two days late, but rather late than never 😉 From many miles across the world I share the story of a young courageous fellow warrior by the name of 💪 DAMARIUS INGRAM 💪 DAMARIUS is from the US. Her battles with Gastroparesis (GP), Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) - A very … Continue reading 34 ~ A spectacle of heroism ~
33 ~ The rope suspended as hope ~
In yesterday's post, mention was made - suspecting PULMONARY ALVEOLAR EDEMA Is when things are getting dire. & fluid fills and backs up into the air cells. This eliminates the possibility for air exchange and a patient is pretty much drowning in their own fluid. Fluid accumulates in the tissue and air spaces of the … Continue reading 33 ~ The rope suspended as hope ~
32 ~ Time will flick ~
Night emerged with a hush 🌃 Stillness from the days rush Not a sound apart from the gentle flops of the clouds shedding it's load ⛈ Imaging a massive storm on the shoulders of a fragile frame unfold. Along the clouds i float in a reverie Droplets trickle down my cheeks Soaks into the pillow … Continue reading 32 ~ Time will flick ~
31 ~ Resurfacing back to light ~
∆ DAY 3! - ERROR ON PIC 🙈 ∆ [ 4:30 AM ] Awakening to the voice & gentle shake of a Junior Dr. Slowly opening my eyes.. Finding the bed positioned completely upright. An oxygen mask on my face, a pulse oximeter attached to 1 finger, blood pressure & heart monitor cuff attached to … Continue reading 31 ~ Resurfacing back to light ~
30 ~ A frenzied search for air ~
During the first day, prior to being transfered.. A junior Dr on call removed the oxygen. No reason stated. No questions asked or explanations sought why I was given it in the first place. Only doing a check up thinking I should be fine. Wait to see where "fine" took me..? My lungs recuperated slightly … Continue reading 30 ~ A frenzied search for air ~
Swimming Through The Waves 