I admit, I’ve become one of those people. Someone who must take her medicine, on a regular schedule, for an indefinite number of years, and yet so frequently forgets to take the medication that makes such a difference on her quality of life. And for this I must pay… in two ways. 1. By eating my words. I regularly [...]
Trying Stuff
It’s been five months since my trip to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona began. Since my three weeks in Arizona, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I will, most likely, make a trip to Mayo Clinic at least once a year. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I will, most likely, [...]
Despite my dramatically improved health, I still have minutes, hours, and days when I feel positively dreadful. When I turn around in my chair at work I feel like I just road the teacups. When I get angry and my blood pressure goes up (in addition to the hardcore medicine I am already on that [...]
January 5, 2010 Today was my first day at Mayo. It went well. I have an unusual doctor, with a “bedside” manner unlike anything I have experienced previously. Despite his odd behavior, my doctor seems to really know his stuff. He has me on a new five-part regimen which consists of drinking an inordinate amount [...]
I’ve pondered how best to relate the events of the last month, and have decided to be most open and share the notes I wrote for myself , while in Arizona. These will read a bit more like a journal than you may be accustomed to, but I make no apologies. January 4, 2010 Tonight [...]