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Self-Care Tips That Chronic Illness Patients Need | Health & Lifestyle
in Health, Lifestyle &middot January 15, 2021

Self-Care Tips That Chronic Illness Patients Need

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in Health, Lifestyle &middot January 15, 2021

Self-Care Tips That Chronic Illness Patients Need

Self-Care Tips That Chronic Illness Patients Need | Health & Lifestyle

I hope everyone's January and 2021 are off to a good start! This time of year is often thought of as being a time for starting over or starting new habits. I don't know about ... Read the Post...

The Mistakes I Made That Made Me Lose Blog Traffic
in Writing & Blogging &middot January 8, 2021

The Mistakes I Made That Made Me Lose Blog Traffic

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in Writing & Blogging &middot January 8, 2021

The Mistakes I Made That Made Me Lose Blog Traffic

The Mistakes I Made That Made Me Lose Blog Traffic

Heyo! Like I said on Tuesday, I have a couple of wrap-up posts about 2020 things and then it's onto the future. I think this is the last one about 2020, and it's the December ... Read the Post...

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2020 Recent Reads: October-December
in Lifestyle &middot January 5, 2021

2020 Recent Reads: October-December

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in Lifestyle &middot January 5, 2021

2020 Recent Reads: October-December

2020 Recent Reads: October-December

Happy 2021! In true tradition, I have a couple of posts to wrap of the previous year, and then it's all about the future. One of those posts is this one where I wrap up the ... Read the Post...

13 Blog Strategies for 2021 | Kate the (Almost) Great, Health Blog
in Writing & Blogging &middot December 29, 2020

13 Blog Strategies for 2021

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in Writing & Blogging &middot December 29, 2020

13 Blog Strategies for 2021

13 Blog Strategies for 2021 | Kate the (Almost) Great, Health Blog

We are in that weird week in between Christmas and New Years, and normally it's a week filled with family Christmas celebrations and not wanting Christmas to end. But in 2020, ... Read the Post...

What Is Self-Advocacy? An Answer + Strategies | Health Lifestyle Blog
in Health &middot December 22, 2020

What Is Self-Advocacy? An Answer + Strategies To Help

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in Health &middot December 22, 2020

What Is Self-Advocacy? An Answer + Strategies To Help

What Is Self-Advocacy? An Answer + Strategies | Health Lifestyle Blog

When I first started this blog, it was partially to have a creative outlet and partially to have a platform through which I could focus my advocacy. I was inspired to advocacy ... Read the Post...

Sneaky Ways To Grow Your Blog Traffic | Kate the (Almost) Great
in Writing & Blogging &middot December 15, 2020

Sneaky Ways To Grow Your Blog Traffic

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in Writing & Blogging &middot December 15, 2020

Sneaky Ways To Grow Your Blog Traffic

Sneaky Ways To Grow Your Blog Traffic | Kate the (Almost) Great

You know that things are hectic when I'm posting my blog traffic report halfway through the month! This is for a couple of reasons. One, it's gift guide season, so all of my ... Read the Post...

Gifts Supporting Good Causes | Health Lifestyle Blog
in Lifestyle &middot December 11, 2020

Gifts Supporting Good Causes

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in Lifestyle &middot December 11, 2020

Gifts Supporting Good Causes

Gifts Supporting Good Causes | Health Lifestyle Blog

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! A few months ago, I asked on Twitter what gift guides you wanted this year, and ... Read the Post...

in Health &middot December 8, 2020

My Life with Endometriosis: Development to Today

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in Health &middot December 8, 2020

My Life with Endometriosis: Development to Today

Thank you Edelweiss Study for sponsoring this post. Be sure to visit the Edelweiss Endometriosis Study landing page to see if you or a loved one qualifies to ... Read the Post...

Small Business Gift Guide | Health Lifestyle Blog, Kate the (Almost) Great
in Lifestyle &middot December 4, 2020

Small Business Gift Guide

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in Lifestyle &middot December 4, 2020

Small Business Gift Guide

Small Business Gift Guide | Health Lifestyle Blog, Kate the (Almost) Great

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! Shopping small isn't just for Small Business Saturday! So if you're working on your ... Read the Post...

Living Life with Chronic Illness: Common Problems & Their Solutions
in Health &middot December 1, 2020

Living Life with Chronic Illness: Common Problems & Their Solutions

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in Health &middot December 1, 2020

Living Life with Chronic Illness: Common Problems & Their Solutions

Living Life with Chronic Illness: Common Problems & Their Solutions

Living life with chronic illness is hard. This might feel obvious, but it's still harder than most people realize. We have so much to stay on top of - taking all medications, ... Read the Post...

Cyber Monday 2020 Gifts | Health Lifestyle Blog, Kate the (Almost) Great
in Lifestyle &middot November 27, 2020

Cyber Monday 2020 Gifts

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in Lifestyle &middot November 27, 2020

Cyber Monday 2020 Gifts

Cyber Monday 2020 Gifts | Health Lifestyle Blog, Kate the (Almost) Great

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! It honestly feels a little silly to make a gift guide for Cyber Monday in 2020 ... Read the Post...

Cheap Custom Gifts | Kate the (Almost) Great, Health Lifestyle Blog
in Lifestyle &middot November 20, 2020

Cheap Custom Gifts (All Under $50!)

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in Lifestyle &middot November 20, 2020

Cheap Custom Gifts (All Under $50!)

Cheap Custom Gifts | Kate the (Almost) Great, Health Lifestyle Blog

This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kate the (Almost) Great! It's that time! Time for gift guides. Every Friday up to Christmas, I will have a new ... Read the Post...

What You Need To Know about Living with Chronic Pain in the Winter
in Health &middot November 13, 2020

What You Need To Know about Living with Chronic Pain in the Winter

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in Health &middot November 13, 2020

What You Need To Know about Living with Chronic Pain in the Winter

What You Need To Know about Living with Chronic Pain in the Winter

There are an estimated 100 million Americans living with chronic pain, which can be anything from having a general "bad back" to specific illnesses like endometriosis. ... Read the Post...

56 Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes To Make This Year | Kate the (Almost) Great, Health Lifestyle
in Lifestyle &middot November 10, 2020

56 Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes To Make This Year

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in Lifestyle &middot November 10, 2020

56 Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes To Make This Year

56 Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes To Make This Year | Kate the (Almost) Great, Health Lifestyle

With the holidays coming up, there is a lot of cooking on the horizon. But holiday cooking can be tricky when you can't eat gluten, or if you're cooking for someone who can't. ... Read the Post...

The Benefits of a Social Media Editorial Calendar: October 2020 Blog Traffic Report
in Writing & Blogging &middot November 6, 2020

The Benefits of a Social Media Editorial Calendar: October Blog Traffic Report

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in Writing & Blogging &middot November 6, 2020

The Benefits of a Social Media Editorial Calendar: October Blog Traffic Report

The Benefits of a Social Media Editorial Calendar: October 2020 Blog Traffic Report

For years, I very intentionally planned my social media content along with my blog content. But 2 years ago, I stopped. I had too much going on! I started doing them again in ... Read the Post...

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This is the face of coronary artery disease⁣ ⁣ Yup This is the face of coronary artery disease⁣
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Yup, I have heart disease. ⁣
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I've mentioned this in bits and pieces over the last year, but in 2025, I was diagnosed with coronary artery disease.To be clear, I have basically the lowest amount of artery calcification possible to still have heart disease, but I still have it. ⁣
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Coronary artery disease is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis, as cholesterol can be increased by inflammation. As I hung around the border of coronary artery disease, I got COVID. ⁣
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We're keeping an eye on it now, and increasing my cholesterol medication has helped keep my cholesterol down. Which is good because I already eat a pretty heart-healthy diet and exercise is tricky for me. ⁣
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I have a rheumatology appointment soon! Here are t I have a rheumatology appointment soon! Here are the things I’m thinking about ahead of time. 

#RheumatoidArthritis #SjogrensSyndrome #Fibromyalgia #AutoimmuneDisease 

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New month, new calendar, new goals! One of which i New month, new calendar, new goals! One of which is to post more Reels 🤞🏻 

Video: an empty whiteboard calendar and the it is full. Music plays. 

#NewMonthNewGoals #ContentCreator #Blogger #HealthBlogger
💐 Week 8 of 2026 Weekly 💐 1️⃣ When you’ve got to 💐 Week 8 of 2026 Weekly 💐

1️⃣ When you’ve got to do IVIG but also empty the dishwasher (aka chronic illness in a nutsehll)
2️⃣ In progress 
3️⃣ New glasses!

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1️⃣ Kate takes a mirror selfie. She has a small black bag over her shoulder connected to tubes that go under her shirt. She’s a white woman with auburn hair wearing pink glasses, a Geaghan’s Pub & Brewery sweatshirt, and sweatpants. 
2️⃣ An in-progress embroidery project of flowers. 
3️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She’s wearing a blue and white striped rugby shirt with white writing that reads "University of Maine" and green glasses. 

#IVIG #ChronicallyIll #SjogrensSyndrome #Sjogrens #PunchNeedle
“Why don’t you take having 10+ chronic illnesses m “Why don’t you take having 10+ chronic illnesses more seriously”Because I have a ridiculous number of illnesses. Anything over 7 feels made up. Like, obviously it’s not, but I’m up to 10. That’s a ridiculous number.⁣
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What do you do during infusions?⁣ ⁣ With Rituxan, What do you do during infusions?⁣
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View from this weekend as I worked on my next blog View from this weekend as I worked on my next blog post! I’ve posted 3 so far in 2026, including a fibromyalgia FAQ, so go to the blog to read them. Click the link in my bio or go to katethealmostgreat.com 

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👓 Week 7 of 2026 Weekly 👓 1️⃣ IVIG 2️⃣ Annual ey 👓 Week 7 of 2026 Weekly 👓

1️⃣ IVIG 
2️⃣ Annual eye doc appointment! New glasses coming soon, but eye health (especially Sjögren’s) looked good
3️⃣ Needing lots of blood work means more kindle time while waiting 
4️⃣ Getting ready to start my next punch needle project 👀

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1️⃣ Looking at Kate’s lap. There are clear tubes coming out from under her shirt going to a pump next to Kate. Her laptop is open and a closed Kindle is on the bed.
2️⃣ Kate takes a selfie. She’s a redheaded white woman wearing a green scarf, beige mask, and pink glasses.
3️⃣ Looking at Kate’s lap. Her Kindle is on her coat on her lap. Her pink cane is in front of her legs. 
4️⃣ The start of an embroidery project, with a printed (but not started) frame, box with the finished project shown, and 2 open packets with instructions. 

#ChronicallyIll #DisabledAndCute #PunchNeedle #DMC #SjogrensSyndrome
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