Over time, I have learned to expect the weird when speaking of chronic illness. And this is one of those times. There’s no way to really explain why your body does whatever it wants because it just does it. And at a very inconvenient time, too. Yesterday, I started a new term, and a couple of days before it, my left leg and foot randomly swelled up quite significantly.

And I have not felt well despite the swelling. But I still have a degree to obtain swelling or not. Getting to stay off my leg and foot until I see my doctor has been tricky. Boundaries when you have a chronic illness are essential. Knowing that it’s okay to say no and not feel guilty for saying so. Especially when it’s for something that is not even important. That sounds harsh, but some things are not worth making yourself feel more ill.