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

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Five For Friday 9/4/15

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

Hello, September!

1. Medical Stuff:

  • 2 Days of PT. We are really working on my cervical strength.
  • 1 day of Home Rehab.
  • A friend told me about how they love their Fisher Wallace Stimulator. Anyone else have any experiences with this, feedback, etc? I’m interested.

Five For Friday 6/21/13

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

Trying to get this post in before the new week starts! I feel like I have been busier since school has gotten out…Not sure how that happened, but I am trying to fit everything in and still be able to function. Needless to say, I’m making sure I am getting in those non-negotiable naps each day!

1.  Medical Stuff:

  • 1 Day of PT. Leg springs, arm bike, elliptical, floor work.
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab.
  • 2 Dance Practices. Half of the advanced routine to go and we will be ready to teach! Coaching begins Friday!

Five For Friday 3/31/13 & 4/6/13: Benefit Concert Edition

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday, Fundraisers

Oh hey there, blog. Remember me?  Sorry for the neglect…Life is crazy.  I am currently living in benefit planning land.  It’s fabulous. Interesting. Intense. A blessing. Stressful. And at times, it can be completely insane. But instead of making excuses, I’ll get right to the last couple of weeks…This will be a combined edition.  The top 10 of the last two weeks.

1. Medical Stuff:

  • 2 sessions of Physical Therapy, with lectures on pacing, along with all of my exercises.  It is a beautiful thing when your therapist looks at you and says, “I know exactly what you need today. Sit down and listen.”
  • One trip to urgent care due to POTS, stress, exhaustion, and dehydration. (Cue the physical therapy lectures).
  • 5 Home Rehab sessions.
  • One telephone conversation with Dr. Larry about what I need to do for me to survive.

Five For Friday 1/25/13

Written by Katie. Posted in Five For Friday

1.  Medical Stuff:

  • 1 Day of PT.  Reformer and manipulative medicine on my hip. It always flares up when I overdo it on the treadmill.
  • 2 Days of Home Rehab.
  • I battled gastroparesis most of the week, which meant a lot of soup, water, and applesauce, but by Thursday my stomach was feeling almost back to normal.