Over the last week or so, since the first death of a UK citizen due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, news anchors have announced each death with: "They were a man/ woman of -- years old however they were known to have pre-existing conditions." For the majority of the population, this is a … Continue reading They Had Pre-Existing Conditions
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The Zebra in the Room – Storytime
Last Tuesday I was merrily doing some dishes and listening to music when the hot water ran cold. When I looked at the boiler, the readout was blinking, and all it needed was a simple reset. I feel I should mention at this point that our boiler is high on the wall above the kitchen … Continue reading The Zebra in the Room – Storytime
TMJD Surgery – Day 2
Today I am a little more put together in the brain department - still contending with post-op fog though. Where did I leave you? Ah yes - trying to sleep. That didn't happen. I couldn't rest at all as I had hourly observations as my blood pressure was very low and they wanted to check … Continue reading TMJD Surgery – Day 2
TMJD Surgery – Day 1
This won't be the best-written blog post in the world. Nor the most eloquent as you can imagine. I think I am writing this mini journal as a way to help other people with TMJD surgery - including those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. A quick flashback. In October I woke up and yawned and my jaw … Continue reading TMJD Surgery – Day 1