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in Health, Uncategorized &middot June 26, 2015

How To Make Having an Infusion Easier

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in Health, Uncategorized &middot June 26, 2015

How To Make Having an Infusion Easier

I'm so happy - today, Friday, June 26, 2015, I'm having my arthritis treatment. Every 4 months, I have an infusion therapy of chemotherapy, and it works wonders. Of course, it ... Read the Post...

in Uncategorized, Writing & Blogging &middot June 24, 2015

8 Ways To Become a Better Writer

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in Uncategorized, Writing & Blogging &middot June 24, 2015

8 Ways To Become a Better Writer

I've been a writer as long as I can remember, and a reader long before that. While I'm not an award-winning writer by any means yet, I think that I'm definitely a better ... Read the Post...

Text reads: Buy my ebook for chronic health bloggers, worth $140, but buy for $10! There is also an image of the ebook cover. The ebook is named "Take Your Blog (And Income!) To The Next Level: Resources for Chronic Health Bloggers".
in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 22, 2015

What To Do in Boston This Summer

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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 22, 2015

What To Do in Boston This Summer

Looking for activities to do in Boston? Whether you're sightseeing in Boston or you live here, this will help you have the best summer ever. See, Eat, Do: What to see, eat, ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 19, 2015

How I’m Preparing for Grad School

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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 19, 2015

How I’m Preparing for Grad School

In just over 2 months, I will be starting my grad school journey. Master's degree in English literature, here I come! But before that happens, I have a bunch that I need to ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 18, 2015

Home is Where Your Boots Are Book Review

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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 18, 2015

Home is Where Your Boots Are Book Review

I have discovered the perfect beach read for you this summer. If you like the South, chick lit, crime stories, romantic drama, or all of the above, then you'll enjoy Home Is ... Read the Post...

in Uncategorized, Writing & Blogging &middot June 16, 2015

6 Reasons Why Bloggers Should Do a Reader Survey

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in Uncategorized, Writing & Blogging &middot June 16, 2015

6 Reasons Why Bloggers Should Do a Reader Survey

Bloggers walk a fine line when it comes to creating content between creating for themselves and creating for their audiences. After all, while it's my blog, I don't put all ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 15, 2015

12 Random Thoughts

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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 15, 2015

12 Random Thoughts

Wow, hi! Sorry for that unexpected decision to barely post last week. Guess who sprained a shoulder and has no idea how? This chick. (Winning at life, ... Read the Post...

in Health, Uncategorized &middot June 10, 2015

How I Make Doctor’s Appointments Easier + Free Printable

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in Health, Uncategorized &middot June 10, 2015

How I Make Doctor’s Appointments Easier + Free Printable

I've been a chronic illness patient since I was 10 years old, and this fall I'll be starting my fifteenth year as one. I have an extensive medical history, I take a ton of ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 9, 2015

2015 Reader Survey + Giveaway

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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 9, 2015

2015 Reader Survey + Giveaway

I love this blog. I love writing it, I love connecting with people, and I love hearing from others about what I write. So while I write this blog for me - as in, I write about ... Read the Post...

in Health, Uncategorized &middot June 7, 2015

Spoonie Spotlight: Stefanie

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in Health, Uncategorized &middot June 7, 2015

Spoonie Spotlight: Stefanie

Welcome to this week's Spoonie Spotlight. Today I'm featuring Stefanie! Spoonie Spotlight is my way to use my platform to share the stories of others living with arthritis or ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 5, 2015

Happy Birthday to Me

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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 5, 2015

Happy Birthday to Me

Today, June 5, is my 24th birthday. So I'm taking a page out of Amanda's book and showing you Kate through the years. First day of kindergarten (Almost) 14 years old in ... Read the Post...

in Uncategorized &middot June 4, 2015

May Traffic Report

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in Uncategorized &middot June 4, 2015

May Traffic Report

Time for an update on the blog traffic I had in May. Driving traffic to your blog or website can be difficult if we all work alone; hopefully we can work together and help ... Read the Post...

in Uncategorized, Writing & Blogging &middot June 2, 2015

Presenting: The Essential Grammar Handbook

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in Uncategorized, Writing & Blogging &middot June 2, 2015

Presenting: The Essential Grammar Handbook

Today's the day! Here it is - The Essential Grammar Handbook is now available to everyone for just $5! Buy it here. I have worked really, really hard on this. It includes ... Read the Post...

in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 1, 2015

May Favorites

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in Lifestyle, Uncategorized &middot June 1, 2015

May Favorites

  Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you click on them or buy from them. I also received 2 ... Read the Post...

in Health, Uncategorized &middot May 28, 2015

The 3 Natural Anxiety Treatments I Use

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in Health, Uncategorized &middot May 28, 2015

The 3 Natural Anxiety Treatments I Use

While I wasn't diagnosed with anxiety until March of 2014, I have experienced anxiety attacks since spring of 2012. And I the only times I take medication for it is before ... Read the Post...

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Also me: Well maybe this time will be different. I should check the portal every couple of hours just in case.⁣
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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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COVID is also an inflammatory condition, which is why research shows that COVID can increase risk of heart disease. ⁣
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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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If you have an inflammatory condition like RA or Crohn's, you should know that that inflammation can contribute towards cholesterol levels and therefore heart disease, especially if you've had COVID (and every time you get it increases your risks). ⁣
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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 🤞🏻 

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💐 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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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. 

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