Living with Chronic illness

     One issue that many families live with every day is having a loved one coping with a chronic illness. I was diagnosed a year ago with Chronic leukemia or what is often called CLL. Since that time I have seen my oncologist each month for blood tests and to see if anything has changed in my physical condition. I must admit for the most part I have felt good until the last four months. I have noticed changes in how I feel and noticed a decrease in my energy levels. I have also noticed increase pain in my joints and muscles especially in the morning hours. Perhaps you are living with a chronic illness or cancer, if so I hope to address some of the issue of living with such a condition in future blog posts.
     I believe from my own experience it is important to stay connected to your spiritual community and keep up to date with new developments in the treatment of your condition. Also I recommend keeping a journal in which you can record a day by day account of your condition and how you feel. Keeping a Journal is vital in helping you and your doctor determine changes and possible problems that might develop and could be overlooked. Keeping a journal will help you track over time changes which could be forgotten or assumed to be normal.  If you experience  major changes in how you feel or pains you haven't felt before please contact your doctor as soon as possible.usually there is an reason for pain and changes in your energy level, don't ignore these symtoms. Remember to take care of yourself and get the rest you need. God bless.