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When I became a mom to a baby with a G-tube, I had no idea what I was getting into. It was overwhelming, terrifying, and felt completely foreign. If you had told me before Elle was born that I would be managing tube feeds, troubleshooting leaks, and making complex medical decisions for my baby, I’m […]

To see the posts about the procedure and my healing, check out my Regenexx page. Ten years ago, I made a decision that would change my life forever. I took a leap of faith and underwent the Regenexx stem cell procedure for avascular necrosis (AVN). Up til that point, I had spent 3.5 years on

Patient leadership is a journey—one that twists and turns with the seasons of our lives. There are moments when we can give 110%, showing up in full force, sharing our stories, and advocating fiercely. And then there are times when life asks us to step back—whether for our own health, personal growth, or the needs

Up to this point, my blog has always been a personal journey of my own health issues. What I’ve personally experienced, the pain and healing I’ve come to know. But in this last year, I’ve crossed into new territories. I’ve experienced things I never thought I would have to. Having been witness to my daughter’s

When Elle was in the hospital, the staff did everything they could to make it a more effortless experience for us. When we first arrived, the PICU social worker gave us a bag of toiletries and other items that were SO helpful. And throughout our stay, Elle received little gifts and activities to do. While

Clearer Skin Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. While the exact cause of psoriasis isn’t clear, certain things can trigger flare-ups. Understanding these triggers can help you manage your symptoms better. Advil can help with that, too. It’s an anti-inflammatory medication that may help relieve pain or swelling.

  I was not compensated for this interview, but I did receive a Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool. All thoughts and experiences are my own. I had the awesome opportunity of Dyson sending me one of their new Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool humidifiers last summer. This humidifier is the first purifier certified by the National Psoriasis Foundation. It

The Toll Psoriasis Takes on the Skin The type, location and degree of psoriasis that you are living with are a few of the factors that determine the extent of complications and impact it can have on your skin. So what psoriasis effect on the skin can happen? Being plagued with psoriasis can extend beyond

Military wife life can be hard. And my friend Brook knows that just as well as I do. She’s doing some pretty kick-ass things and recently interviewed me on her blog! We talked about: The most stressful times during deployments How my health (aka psoriatic arthritis) plays into deployments Being pregnant while having a deployed

Moderate to Severe Psoriasis associated with Chronic Kidney Disease Moderate to severe psoriasis is connected to an increased risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is known to be independent of many traditional risk factors, such as heart disease and diabetes, according to United States researchers. A new study recommends close monitoring for kidney problems