I am all smiles. Twice this week I have received messages from ER physicians who diagnosed Lemierre syndrome. Both of the physicians are readers and suggested that my blogging about Lemierre syndrome made a difference in their thought process.
Often blogging is a selfish process. I started blogging to help my own writing. Blogging was so new that I had no idea that I would attract readers. As readership has grown, so have I. Blogging has helped me greatly. I write better and I think more carefully about health care issues. I have several publications that would not have occurred without the impetus that this blog provided.
Knowing that ones words actually educate readers and make a positive impact on patient care gives me pleasure that I cannot describe. I hope that both patients have smooth easy recoveries. I think the ER physicians for reading and especially for writing to tell me their stories. I hope through my blogging we will soon get to the point where no one considers Lemierre syndrome a forgotten disease any longer.
Thanks
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I've followed your blog for quite sometime, several years actually. I also began blogging to improving my writing skills and engage others with personal stories. Just wanted to say that it is great to here a story about someone who raised awareness about a seemingly obscure ailment and was able to relate it to there growth as a writer. Congrats and keep up the great work!
Great job with your blog! I found your site in a round-about-way and have started my own site for similar reasons that you state in this post. I'm glad things have worked out for you while you have grown as a writer and person!
Thanks again. I will follow.
The more awareness, the better. I am a Lemierre's survivor myself, and I am so glad you are out there spreading the word. Keep it up!
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