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My Cat Had Gastrointestinal Lymphoma: Saying Goodbye to Adah

On June 6, 2026, I lost my cat Adah. I'm still in shock, still crying on and off, and honestly still reaching for her out of habit. She was 8 years old and had been by my side for 7 of them. Writing this is hard, but I know it's something I need to do, because if you're searching for information about feline gastrointestinal lymphoma or trying to figure out what comes next after losing your cat, I want you to know you're not alone. I've been right where you are. Adah wasn't just a cat to me; she was like a daughter. She was the one who helped me survive losing my Maltese dog back in February 2019. I got her at the end of March that same year. She was actually my first cat ever. And somehow, without me even realizing it, she became the center of my world. I had no idea that choosing her would be one of the best decisions of my life or that letting her go would be one of the hardest. ⚡ Key Takeaways 🐱 Feline GI lymphoma is the most common c...

Split Keyboards: Your Best Friend for Carpal Tunnel Wrist Pain

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That familiar tingling in my fingers started again, then the dull ache in my wrist that shot up my forearm. For anyone who spends their days typing, you know what I'm talking about. My carpal tunnel pain was getting worse, making my job a real pain—literally. My standard, flat keyboard forced my hands into an unnatural position, and by the end of the day, my thumbs and wrists were screaming. I knew I had to find a better way to work if I wanted to keep typing without pain. Source: Wikimedia Commons I started looking into ergonomic keyboards and quickly went down the rabbit hole of split designs. The idea seemed a little strange at first, a keyboard split into two halves. But the more I read, the more it made sense. These keyboards are designed to match the natural position of your hands and arms, not force them into a cramped, straight line. After trying one, I can honestly say it has made a huge difference. The relief was almost immediate (although, I still do have pain here and ...

Vita Sciences Nervex Neuropathy Pain Relief Cream Review

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Note: This was resurrected from Tumblr thanks to Google cache and was originally posted on July 3, 2015. I thought that I had tried all of Vita Sciences’ amazing creams, but I was wrong. I’ve most recently tried their Nervex Neuropathy Pain Relief Cream and another, which I’ll be reviewing later this month. I often get nerve pain in my extremities due to pinched nerves - which often occur from sitting too long at my desk. It has been happening to me for years, but I’m just too nervous to get it further checked out. Maybe one day. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Vita Sciences; it contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are 100% mine.