Category: Disability

PT Call: Possible Chronic Back Pain and Scoliosis DX

Derek I. Schmitz

Just got off the phone with my physical therapist and she thinks that whatever I’m dealing with is chronic and I probably have scoliosis. As soon as possible, I need to get in with my rehab med doctor to get new xrays. Looking at my history, she saw that we have tried intense PT on… Continue reading PT Call: Possible Chronic Back Pain and Scoliosis DX

Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, Noon Edition

Derek I. Schmitz

Live documentation of a bad back pain flare. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 12:36pm-2:33pm 12:36pm: My back is killing me again. I swear I don’t know what’s up with today but I’m hurting SO BAD. Just took my relaxer again and I’m in a ball on a heating pad on top of a contour pillow eating… Continue reading Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, Noon Edition

Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, 2am Edition

Derek I. Schmitz

Live documentation of a bad back pain flare. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 2:03am-3:29am 2:03a: Pain/muscle spasms are rough. Especially a flare at 2am. I would love to sleep, but I can’t because I’m hurting pretty bad. Yes, I’ve taken my relaxer. Yes, I’ve taken Motrin. But I still hurt. And I need to be up… Continue reading Whichever Random Flare This Is- April 8, 2am Edition

A Narrative About My Surgery.

Derek I. Schmitz

Hey guys, I wrote a narrative for English class about my surgery and wanted to share it here. Have a look!                   Having a disability is rough. Having to get 2 surgeries in a year because of it is even rougher. My disability causes issues with the way I walk and use my right side.… Continue reading A Narrative About My Surgery.

Disabled People Should Not Be Excluded from Accessing Lifesaving Equipment. It’s Happening.

Derek I. Schmitz

Today an article came out on AP (https://apnews.com/91120e7e4e88202a5dfbc00d9156e47e) that has me fired up. The article says “In preparation (for hospital overwhelm), health officials across the country are reviewing guidelines from sources including state governments and medical groups on how to ration limited resources in emergencies. The general principle spinning those plans: Bring the most benefit… Continue reading Disabled People Should Not Be Excluded from Accessing Lifesaving Equipment. It’s Happening.