Iraina Caruso

My usuals :)

Having foot/ankle/leg surgery soon? These are items that I found helpful!

Promo codes, referral links, free shit!

I am disabled. I’m not Lazy; I’m Sick. I never understood how inaccessible and ableist the word is until I got sick, couldn’t stand up to take showers, lost the ability to a walk, needed a handicap placard, asked for a mobility aid, needed extra accommodations, etc. I wish this could be an exhaustive list, but it would be never ending.

My go-to self-care products that help me feel my best, even on tough days.

Beauty items, med/pain items, and just things that I actually use and recommend in my every day life.

I was dx 10 years ago. Stage III. Three surgeries. Last excision led to complications, snowball events, and now I’m disabled. Short version is endometriosis is the reason. Please refer to Nancy’s Nook for accurate endometriosis education. Nook surgeon’s are based on patient opinions however and not necessarily skillset. Please be mindful of that. Choose a high/volume surgeon who did an AAGL MIGS fellowship.

I developed PN immediately after my third endometriosis excision. These are things that I have used or still use to help me. Plus some awareness merch!

TV and movie recommendations! ( I don’t have everything, but I do have Netflix, Max, Hulu, Peacock, Disney+, Prime Video, Freevee, and Paramount+)

My usual purchases from Walmart and also some infrequent buys that are worth it!

Some yoga items that I use! I’ve been doing yoga for over 15 years. I have abandoned and come back to it many times, sometimes years. I was going to three classes a week before I got sick. My yoga looks very different than before. It’s mostly gentle stretches, like PT. I require a lot of help. A lot of modifications. I mostly stay on the floor. My body ate through my muscle, so it’s a very slow process to be able to do things again.

Apps I use to make and save money!