This Brutiful Life

I am frequently asked by those closest to me how I do what I do. How do I know what to do next on my health journey? How do I make decisions given all of the uncertainty surrounding my situation? How do I continue to live my life without feeling overwhelmingly anxious? How do I… Read more

Physical Health:We received the updated test results this week for both the hair sample test and the blood test that my new main practitioner asked me to complete. Some of the results were better than expected and some were worse than expected. Given the results, I messaged my practitioner and asked her if she wanted… Read more

Physical Health:Last week, we had my yearly check-up with my women’s health practitioner. Since the news was not good last year concerning the probable autoimmune condition related to the skin in my genital area, I had my husband attend the appointment with me this year for extra support. I am glad that I did, because… Read more

My husband and I attended our free virtual meet-up with the possible new practitioner in my main doctor’s practice, and we spent the short amount of time we had getting to know her as a practitioner. We feel like she has the potential to be a good match for my situation, so we have decided… Read more

Physical Health:Last week, I had my 3rd SGB. [See my Onward post for more info on SGBs.] I had an additional side effect this time: eye drooping. [Side note: I won’t be posting a picture, so you can just imagine for yourself. 🤣] The rest of the side effects were not as significant for the… Read more

Physical Health:I had the 2nd Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) last Tuesday. [See my Onward post for more information about SGBs.] The main side effects were dizziness, headache, extreme fatigue, nose rash, and nausea. By Friday, I was feeling better with milder side effects. The dizziness still comes and goes, but I will take it. SGB… Read more