Communication. Everyone has their own style and doctors and patients are no different. When it comes to chronic illness, a lot of information has to pass between a doctor and patient to ensure the best possible care and treatment are being provided and followed. It’s a two-way street that can be difficult to navigate. After years [...]
I have a confession to make. I’m twenty-seven years old and I am a huge fan of Degrassi: The Next Generation. Degrassi is a tv show that started with its first incarnation The Kids of Degrassi Street in 1979. From there, yearly or quarterly episodes became weekly when Degrassi shifted to Degrassi Junior High in [...]
After fifty-five days of intravenous ganciclovir infusions twice a day, my doctor has finally said my cytomegalovirus viral load is low enough to stop taking the drug. Every time I’ve thought of this day during the past few weeks, George Michael’s song “Freedom” has played in my head. Admittedly, the song is thought is to [...]
Sunday evening is here and Tuesday morning I have an appointment with one of my many doctors. I’m not looking forward to this particular appointment; in fact, I’ve been dreading it for months. Tuesday I must get back on my doctor’s good side by eating crow. According to Wikipedia, eating crow is similar to eating humble [...]
