I ordered a few books! :D

Now that my vulvodynia program has come to an end (aside from the discharge appointment in December, and the couples therapy in two weeks), I'm on my own.

In Prince George there is no physiotherapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy. And, I think I'm going to have a hell of a time trying to find a mental health provider that will be helpful. So, aside from the kind nurse at the doctors office, I feel like I'm on my own.

So, I ordered some books, and I think it'll require me to start working on the books I currently have.


What's on your vulvodynia Book Shelf? Or Women's Health Book Shelf?

Invisible Illness - 30 Things

I have an invisible illness. I've already blogged about it this week, but today I found out that it's Invisible Illness Week! How fantastic considering Vulvodynia doesn't really have a week or a month of any sorts.

Coincidentally, this week has been one of my biggest flare ups. I'm still stuck in leggings and tunics and itching to wear my jeans and lace tops. I bought new leggings from Roots today, 98% cotton and absolutely amazing. However, the bad/poor leggings from earlier this week have resulted in some unpleasent chaffing... but that might be a little tmi.

Invisible Illness has an opportunity for us to blog about it and share! They have a thirty things list, here I go!

1. The illness I live with is: Provoked vulvodynia

2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2011

3. But I had symptoms since: 2010

4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: no more sex/jeans

5. Most people assume: I'm being overdramatic

6. The hardest part about mornings are: ATM - figuring out what to wear that wont hurt. 

7. My favorite medical TV show is: A Gifted Man

8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is: Our Mimi -- (R rated)

9. The hardest part about nights are:  nothing! I'm encouraged to sleep without undies! How great is that1 

10. Each day I take 2 pills & vitamins. (No comments, please) --- those aren't for my condition, I have no treatment

11. Regarding alternative treatments I WOULD LOVE TO TRY ANYTHING