Facing a needle phobia to give myself daily injections
About seven months ago I was diagnosed with a chronic disease called Autoimmune Pernicious Anemia, which requires Vitamin B12 injections for the rest of my life. I have a lifelong needle […]
At age 33 I learned why I’d been sick all my life
How I finally got diagnosed with B12 Deficiency/Autoimmune Pernicious Anemia I’d been suffering from severe daily migraines for several years. The doctors didn’t know why and no medication or treatment […]
Sharing our B12 stories makes us all feel less alone
I’ve been sick most of my life and no one knew why until I was 33 and nearly bedridden. It’s not an easy story to share. I’ve been trying all […]
Incredible Resources for B12 Deficiency
This week is Vitamin B12 Awareness Week — a disease that affects me greatly. I’ve tried to learn as much as I could about it since my diagnosis earlier this year. […]
How physical therapy has helped my B12 deficiency
Today I was back at Physical Therapy. I started about five months ago because I was struggling to walk due to severe Vitamin B12 deficiency (caused by Autoimmune Pernicious Anemia). […]
Not just a vitamin — Raising B12 awareness
Today starts Vitamin B12 Awareness Week. This is a big deal to me because I suffer from severe B12 deficiency caused by Pernicious Anemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency is somewhat common (with varied […]
Sisterly reunion
September has been filled with reunions for the Nosy Parker family — and today I was fortunate to reunite with one of my absolute best friends ever. Angelina and I […]
A fun reunion between old friends
Today the Nosy Parker family was reunited with a dear friend. Mama met Julie when she started working at Apple many years ago. Julie has been a great friend — and […]
A beautiful fix
A few months ago I set up a beautiful kit for my daily B12 injections, but the zipper pulls on this lovely bag were missing. As much I loved the bag […]
A seriously good laugh
Today the Nosy Parker family watched an absolutely hilarious video on YouTube of Mike Rowe reading a letter from his mother. I don’t want to spoil it for you so […]
