Professor Swinford is an excerpt from my medical memoir – a work in progress. The genre is creative nonfiction. It is based on real-life events. All names have been changed to protect the identity of the individuals involved. Professor Swinford is a fictional name in place of the professor who…
Disclaimer: This blog post is based on my experiences as a patient. I am on a long-haul journey to find answers and resolution to a chronic condition that I have suffered with for 11 years. I am not medically trained. While I have researched this subject matter carefully, this post…
Summary My medical problem began with a diagnosis of Orbital Cellulitis in 2013. This was triggered by a flea bite to my lower left eyelid. Periocular pain and swelling were my initial symptoms. They have remained chronic symptoms, which have worsened over time. Acute pain in my lower eyelid was…