I before E, Except after Hypogammaglobulinemia

That was a year ago, and I’m glad I didn’t know then that it wouldn’t be a temporary problem. I guess there’s a reason the saying is “one day at a time.”

Now I get infusions to treat a platelet disorder called ITP – Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. And for Hypogammaglobulinemia, an immune system deficiency.

I’ve always been good at pronouncing difficult words, so in an odd way I’m glad I didn’t have something with a shorter name. These are much more fun to tell people. And then watch them try to say it too. “Hypogarmo…hippowhosis…hydroponics…?”

I usually let them get away with “Funky Immune System-itis.”