Just a "zebra" trying my best to live life to the fullest with EDS and POTS...and loving the ride.

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Blogcation

Written by Katie. Posted in Family

On a blogcation until Sunday/Monday.  I’m loving my time in Philly with my sisters, Mom, Jake, and my CeCe Baby!  Five for Friday will be late…Maybe Seven for Sunday this week?  We’ll see…I will post soon!

Peace and Love!

Five for Friday 3/11/11

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

1.  Medical Stuff:

  • Saw Dr. Rosen which was extremely needed.
  • Saw Larry.  He did some gentle neck manipulations, put my lower ribs back in place, and acted as another therapist as we continued to talk about goals.  He gave me Apollo 13 homework due at my next appointment.   Basically I have to relate my disorders and struggles to the movie and present it on a poster board.  He must know I’m a teacher!  Now I must find a copy of the movie.
  • 2 days of PT.  Started a small amount of treadmill work.  I realized very quickly that sideways walking on a treadmill is VERY different than forward walking.
  • 2 days of home rehab.
  • Last day for the PT student who has become a good friend. 
  • Called Dr. Grubb’s office (for POTS) to check on my waiting list status.  They said they may be contacting me next week for an appointment with the NP next month.  Stay tuned…

Catching Up

Written by Katie. Posted in Diagnosis Path

 

How did all this start?  Well, for the past couple years I had taken up running and was really proud of how strong I was getting from running 4 days a week.  I was increasing mileage, I was maintaining a healthy weight, and it just really made me feel good to get those endorphins pumping.  My goal was to run a half marathon before Brad and I started to try and have kids.  So I was following a training plan, teaching, and living life like a “normal” 28 year old.  Life was good.