Health Update: The Journey Continues

(Longish read, but from the heart )

Hey, beautiful souls. It’s been a while, and I wanted to take a moment to update you all. Life has been catching up with me—between my health and the everyday chaos, I haven’t been as active here as I’d like. For that, I truly apologize. But here I am, sharing my journey because that’s what Unconventional Momma is all about—honesty, resilience, and pushing forward no matter what.

Yesterday, I had a new consult with a new neurologist, gearing up for yet another round of tests. And as I sat with my thoughts this morning, I realized something—I’ve been fighting for my health, for answers, and for a better me for nearly 10 years now. That’s a decade of advocating, pushing, and refusing to be dismissed. A decade of demanding that my doctors see me—really see me. It’s been painful, exhausting, and full of twists and turns, but I am still here. I am still fighting.

What We Know So Far:

Over the years, I’ve been diagnosed with:

Psoriatic Arthritis

Non-radiographic spondyloarthritis

Antiphospholipid / Hughes–Stovin syndrome

Brittle Bones & Osteoarthritis

Spinal Stenosis & Piriformis Syndrome

Tumor on the L2

Closed Angle Glaucoma

Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Hives (Yes, I’m literally allergic to stress & female hormones! )

What We’re Watching For:

Lupus (Not all markers, but many precursor symptoms)

Rheumatoid Arthritis (Strong family history)

Fibromyalgia (New neuro wants to test instead of just speculate—finally! )

What We’re Currently Testing For:

Double Crush Syndrome

Peripheral Neuropathy

Multiple Sclerosis

Fibromyalgia

Cervical Radiculopathy

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Whew. It’s a lot, right? Some days, it’s overwhelming to face the reality that I may never be truly “well” again. But here’s the thing—I will not let that define me. I have bad days when my body just says “nope,” but I also have good days, and those good days—no matter how few—outweigh the bad. I find strength in my little family, my animals, my spiritual practice, and in the hope that one day, we’ll have clearer answers.

I am NOT done with my journey. There’s still so much to see and do. I will continue to push my doctors, fight for the right answers, and refuse to give up. Because at the end of the day, this isn’t just about me—it’s about my kids. With so little family health history, I want to be the one they can look to and say, “This is where I come from. This is what I need to watch for.” Knowledge is power, and the more we uncover now, the more we can prepare future generations.

Thank you for sticking with me, for your patience, and for the love and support you’ve always shown. I see you, I appreciate you, and I hope this journey—no matter how bumpy—helps someone else keep fighting too.

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