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Sunday, September 25, 2011
August 2011 - Facet Syndrome
My experience with Facet Syndrome:
Since November 2010, I have been "suffering" from pain in my lower back that has significantly affected my life. For 8 months I made countless trips to the emergency room and to the doctor's office with hopes of finding out what caused the pain, and how to manage the pain. It wasn't until August 2011 that I was finally diagnosed! What a relief! Facet Syndrome is very difficult to diagnose. I was having pains in my abdomen, right hip, and lower back. My gynecologist diagnosed me with having a uterine fibroid, which made sense because of the location of the pain. I was scheduled to have a procedure done called endometrial ablation (http://women.webmd.com/endometrial-ablation-16200) to help with other symptoms of the fibroid.
I didn't trust the diagnosis to be honest, and I wanted to make sure that the procedure was necessary because I desire to have more children. I sought 2 other opinions from different doctors, and it was brought to my attention that my pain was originating from either my bones, joints tendons, or ligaments. After a visit with the chiropractor, the diagnosis was confirmed: Facet Syndrome. I felt so relieved! It's emotionally taxing when you're experiencing pain and don't know what is causing the pain. At one point, I thought my pain was a result of some psychosomatic disorder! Turned out, the pain caused me to feel depressed! Now that I know what is wrong, I can take steps to improve my pain, and my life!
Some information about Facet Syndrome:
Since November 2010, I have been "suffering" from pain in my lower back that has significantly affected my life. For 8 months I made countless trips to the emergency room and to the doctor's office with hopes of finding out what caused the pain, and how to manage the pain. It wasn't until August 2011 that I was finally diagnosed! What a relief! Facet Syndrome is very difficult to diagnose. I was having pains in my abdomen, right hip, and lower back. My gynecologist diagnosed me with having a uterine fibroid, which made sense because of the location of the pain. I was scheduled to have a procedure done called endometrial ablation (http://women.webmd.com/endometrial-ablation-16200) to help with other symptoms of the fibroid.
I didn't trust the diagnosis to be honest, and I wanted to make sure that the procedure was necessary because I desire to have more children. I sought 2 other opinions from different doctors, and it was brought to my attention that my pain was originating from either my bones, joints tendons, or ligaments. After a visit with the chiropractor, the diagnosis was confirmed: Facet Syndrome. I felt so relieved! It's emotionally taxing when you're experiencing pain and don't know what is causing the pain. At one point, I thought my pain was a result of some psychosomatic disorder! Turned out, the pain caused me to feel depressed! Now that I know what is wrong, I can take steps to improve my pain, and my life!
Some information about Facet Syndrome:
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Delicious Avocado Lettuce Wrap
Here is one of my most favorite raw food wrap! This wrap is very easy to make, and it is filling.
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 - tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup minced onion (red is good)
1/2 medium Roma tomato
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
1 minced jalapeno pepper
black pepper and salt to taste
Method:
1. Combine mashed avocado, chopped tomato, onion, and pepper into a bowl and mix.
2. Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, basil and black pepper, pour over the avocado mixture, and scoop into wraps.
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados
1 - tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup minced onion (red is good)
1/2 medium Roma tomato
1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
1 minced jalapeno pepper
black pepper and salt to taste
Method:
1. Combine mashed avocado, chopped tomato, onion, and pepper into a bowl and mix.
2. Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, basil and black pepper, pour over the avocado mixture, and scoop into wraps.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Coffee Replacement!
I've recently come up with a perfect replacement for coffee!
1. Carrot Juice
2. Kyo-Green Powdered Drink Mix for Energy (contains: young barley grass, young wheat grass, brown rice, chlorella, kelp and FOS)
I mix these two together in the morning and have a 10oz glass while I get ready for work. I've noticed a change in my energy level and sustained energy levels that last throughout the day!
1. Carrot Juice
2. Kyo-Green Powdered Drink Mix for Energy (contains: young barley grass, young wheat grass, brown rice, chlorella, kelp and FOS)
I mix these two together in the morning and have a 10oz glass while I get ready for work. I've noticed a change in my energy level and sustained energy levels that last throughout the day!
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