Tag Archives: hydrocephalus

When Your Body Tells You

Posted on January 21, 2016 by DMW

A little while back I was plagued with a variety of symptoms that were far from life altering or even severe, but damn were they making me uncomfortable, cranky and borderline nonfunctional. I had a constant headache that would not … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, History, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "bone marrow disorder", “Autoimmune disease”, advocate, blood disease, bone disease, doctor patient relationship, expert, hydrocephalus, kidney disease, know your body, listening to your body, medical resume, patient advocate, shunt, trust, trusting yourself | Leave a comment

You And Me: The Body Experts

Posted on December 10, 2015 by DMW

I am a special kind of expert in the medical field. I’m not a doctor, nor did I study medicine… ever. I can’t diagnose other people of their ailments, or offer medical advice… heck I doubt I could even pass … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, History, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Thoughts | Tagged "bone marrow disorder", "heart condition", "heart surgery", "Osteo Genesis Imperfecta", “Autoimmune disease”, blood disease, brain surgery, brittle bones, deaf, expert, heart murmur, hydrocephalus, know your body, medical resume, mutation, OI, seizure, shunt, stroke | Leave a comment

Please Spare Me My 38th Brain Surgery

Posted on February 17, 2014 by DMW

The other day I was holding my laptop, on my way to our dining room for some privacy, so that I could get in my writing zone. (I either need to be alone or be able to shut the world … Continue reading →