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My Life With A Chronic Illness # IBM
United States
Registrace 28. 12. 2017
My life, some of the Joys and Challenges of living with Inclusion Body Myositis
How do you navigate a seasonal valley?
I want to share some of my story with you, the hopes the dreams, the struggles and challenges.
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So grateful for the Alaskan Mobility Van!!!
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Discussing the advantages and blessings of great transportation!!
Happy New Year!! (2023 year in review)
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Happy New Year!! (2023 year in review)
Happy November! I am so blessed in so many amazing ways!!!
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Happy November! I am so blessed in so many amazing ways!!!
What do you do to combat loneliness and depression?
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What do you do to combat loneliness and depression?
Adaptive Waterskiing - Denying Your Disability or Living Life to the Fullest!
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Adaptive Waterskiing - Denying Your Disability or Living Life to the Fullest!
James’ Functional Rating Score. How do you score with your chronic illness?
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James’ Functional Rating Score. How do you score with your chronic illness?
Our visit to John’s Hopkins! With a small cameo of Ezra! #ibm #chronicillnessawareness
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Our visit to John’s Hopkins! With a small cameo of Ezra! #ibm #chronicillnessawareness
Chronic Illness, we all go through valleys
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Chronic Illness, we all go through valleys
Oh my!!! She surprised me in the shower!!!😃
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Oh my!!! She surprised me in the shower!!!😃
How I adapt to everyday life with Myositis
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How I adapt to everyday life with Myositis
How My Chronic Illness Journey Began #IBM #myositis #lifewithmyositis #inclusionbodymyositis
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How My Chronic Illness Journey Began #IBM #myositis #lifewithmyositis #inclusionbodymyositis
I didn’t realize you had bison in Alaska
They are so awesome!!!
Thank you for sharing your story I have IBM and Im 52 was diagnosed 4 years ago
I hope you’re doing well on your IBM journey!!!
I've been diagnosed with myositis 2 months ago at the age of 33 which is rare as I heard from the doctors (both the disease and the age) anyway the road to recovery is longer than I've anticipated but thank you for sharing
You’re so very welcome! I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis!
Here in Europe we can meet sheeps crossing the road sometimes! 🐏😂
We want to visit!!
Med causes anxiety
Beautiful. ❤ Got yourself a Sub.
I was told I had ibm in 2020 it will get you down if you let it keep your head up one day at a time is how I roll
maybe get your dog away from the bear?? he sounds scared. but overall I love this cool habitat for the bear also sometimes bears get angry when they are being looked at so I would try providing a little shady home inside of the enclosure for him <3
Thank you for opening up and sharing the difficult parts. I have found for me that suffering in silence only favors the darkness and feelings of isolation. Praying for you. I would take Vitamin D supplements and take the emotional energy to keep making plans to spend time with others, even when they may not all come to pass. I enjoy listening to Southern Gospel music sometimes or hymns or worship music to remind me that God is always with me.
@@svenmaakestad3058 so good to hear from you!! I love praise and worship music! JOY COMES IN THE MORNING!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience with IBM. I to have IBM and recently spoke to another person with a different rare disease called Kennedy disease, it mimics ALS as does IBM. The call was coordinated by my Lymphedema therapist who thought it would help both of us to share our experiences since we both had similar symptoms. I found this helped me by helping someone else plus it helped him understand he was not alone in his struggles. We both found it beneficial.
Hello James and Marcie. I’m feel so privileged to have met y’all over CZcams. You both seem so kind, patient and pleasant towards each other. And, yes, as Marcie said it’s all about the quality of life you receive that makes living with a disability more tolerable. So, Congratulations on the successful blessed purchase of your Alaskan Mobility Van!! I used to have to go to all my appointments and outings on a public disability bus which composed lots of challenges especially during the winter months. But, my sister/caregiver was blessed to be able to purchase a used disability van from a family that no longer needed theirs and it was such a game changer for us as well. I enjoyed this entire video and gave it a 👍🏽.
What brand is this new wheelchair you’re trying out? It looks like you’re enjoying the functionality of it. I have this video a 👍🏽. I hope everything turns out well for you.
It is Quantum Ilevel! It is really awesome!!
@@Inclusionbodymyositis Thanks.
Since moving to Florida from Maine my Seasonal Affective Disorder has lessoned a great deal. When I start feeling a low place coming on because of my Inclusion Body Myositis...the best remedy for me is to play my piano a bit. Play the old church standard hymns I use to play in church when I was the music director. I get lost in a good book or watch a happy movie. Especially the old classics. I also turn ON all the lights in my house. And of course there is always a prayer on my lips.
How long have you been battling IBM?
I noticed there was something very wrong in 2018. It has been an amazing journey!
James you are a beautiful soul! I am caregiver for my husband and I love what you said today, I will share with husband. God Bless you and Merci and your family
Thank you so much!! Blessings to you and your husband!!!!
@@Inclusionbodymyositis was wondering if you would mind a suggestion. I found you by accident on you tube. I said to my husband if you could change your title to" My life with chronic illness Inclusion Body myositis" The reason why I suggest it I think you will reach more people with IBM. Sharing you life and your journey has been very helpful to us.I hope you don't mind my suggestion. You are very honest about your IBM, both you and Merci.
I will do that!!! Thank you so much!!!!
@@Inclusionbodymyositis Blessing James and Merci
Hey James, Joyce again, sorry to be a pain. I think you will have to name it Inclusion Body Myositis. When I search I got the company. IBM I believe when people type in " Inclusion Body Myositis" YOU will come up. You will definetly be an inspiration to many people.
God bless you and best of luck on your journey!
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Thank you Dean!! We hope you are doing well!!!
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Prayers too you my friend 🙏🙏
Sending prayers for you my friend🙏we met a couple years ago at the wellness center pool. In Berne indiana!
What part?
“What horsepower is your motor?” “50 bison power”
Ride a cowboy
What a beautiful sight ❤ this is what life is all about or at least used to be when I was a kid over 90 years ago 😢 thanks for sharing 👍 Alaska is the only state I have not visited yet….. hopefully I will before my time end …. I am 91 😅
Please come visit!!!
Nice place
Yes it is
Gorgeous.
Thank you! Cheers!
I love the music as well. Soothing… not the obnoxious stuff others play. Thanks for sharing!😊
Glad you enjoyed!
Awesome
I love that they are still wild!!
What a wonderful commute. I don't see that on the 101 in SoCal. We have a different kinda traffic jam.
Used to be millions, we just had to starve to Indians. Ain't that a pile of shit?
That's so beautiful! There's something about these bisons... so much power! Absolutely beautiful! I would love to live in Alaska! I would go tomorrow if I could....
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Thank you! 😊
Beautiful.Lucky you.
You are so kind
Beautiful 😍 Thanks so much for sharing!!!❤
You are so welcome!
That beats rush hour on the beltway any day
genuine question, if he’s in a wheelchair and his legs don’t work how is he pressing the pedals
My legs worked enough to press the pedals at that time. They may even be strong enough now, my arms are not strong enough to turn the steering wheel. I sure enjoyed driving while I had the privilege. I do miss it.
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It was so much fun!! I love it!!
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Keep going bro! You can do it🙏🏿
I was diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis at the end of 2019. It’s been very difficult coming to terms with what this disease will eventually take away. The loss of independence is very scary for me. Thank you for sharing your experience and advice.
IBM is so difficult! I have gotten used to watching people eat……kind of. It is hard to go on dates. I get to watch my Precious Pearl eat. I love to hang out with her though!!!
How are you? How is your summer?
Where do you live?
@@joeblow9912 We live in Alaska
Thank you again for giving of yourself on this journey. I am yet to be 'properly' diagnosed, but my instincts and your history, pretty much sums up where I'm heading. I agree wholeheartedly about taking time to process, quietly, where we are and what we are grateful for. Virtual hug from Australia
Thank you so much!! It has been an amazing journey!
❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥 New subscriber here. I truly appreciate you having the courage to share this video of your life struggles. May you and your family have many years together in love, unity, joy, peace and happiness. I gave this video a thumbs up. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!! I hope you are having an amazing summer!!!
Thank you for the story. I was diasnosed with IBM at Age 72, now am 81. Its tough, but the community can be great. Join Myositis Support and Understanding on FB.
Thank you so much! I have joined that group. Great support!
Working now on a diagnosis. Positive anti SRP. Negative MRI. And an EMG Wednesday. Scared. This has been a rough week. Thank you for sharing your story. This community is small and the voices matter.
It is scary! I am sorry you’re going thru this! Do you have muscle weakness? I hope you’re having a wonderful day!
@@Inclusionbodymyositis a lot of weakness yes. But negative MRI and EMG. Low level CK 210. Next step biopsy.
I am sorry for you! The journey is quite a process! A lot of waiting and hoping. I am now fully wheelchair bound. I go to PT and OT each week. I am so grateful for my team. I am surrounded by people who love and care for me!
How have you been doing? I hope your summer has been amazing!
@@Inclusionbodymyositis doing well! Low CK negative arm MRI taking it one day at a time
Hello, Thank you for sharing your story. I wanted to ask if your condition has progressed quickly? I was diagnosed with IBM and I seem to be progressing very quickly. I started showing symptoms at 43 and recently diagnosed. I hope you are doing as well as you can.
Thank you so much for reaching out! I have progressed quickly! I am so grateful for my strong support system! It is so important! How are you this Spring?
@@Inclusionbodymyositis If you dont mind, what were some signs that you were progressing quickly? I have severe atrophy in my left forearm and mild in my right. I have foot drop, atrophy in my quads and severe neck and shoulder pain. I also have dysplasia but I am on 10mg of prednisone seems to be helping, I went from choking daily to once or twice a week. I can still walk but short distances and have severe fatigue. I am balancing my fear with acceptance, but I do want to be better prepared for what is to come. Fortunately, my daughter just graduated from college and she is thriving. My husband and I are moving back to LA to be treated at UCLA. We’ve been living in our Mexico home for the last year but my doctor wants me to start IVIG + prednisone since the Abucuro clinical trial is closed and there isnt really anything else. How is your family doing? I really enjoyed your videos when you were releasing them.
Can you please share which type of therapy you take, and how much time it takes to cure, especially food,please share I am also suffering from Myositis
I do PT and OT a few times a week. I am now on a feeding tube. I use a ventilator now because I can’t expel the CO2.
Thanks sharing your experience I am from India recently I diagnose Myositis, but unfortunately this is rare disease, in India doctors not sures about this,
I am so sorry. A lot of Doctors here don’t know about IBM also. How are you doing?
Thank you 🙏 for sharing your story. This is a rare disease so it’s so valuable to hear your experience.
Thank you for the encouragement! I am now 100% wheelchair bound . I am on a feeding tube. But I am surrounded by friends and family who love me.
I’m very sorry to hear about your situation. Have you tried high dose Vitamin D? There’s some evidence that it can cure all autoimmune diseases. czcams.com/video/39WX3oPVCl4/video.htmlsi=K0eGLDVSwu4Z4WU7
What do you use for your bed? I know that I have issues turning, sitting up and standing and need assistance when I can’t do it myself.
My wife and I recently bought a bed that’s sits us up. I like it. It is nice for watching tv.