Monthly Archives: February 2010

Cymbalta launched

I don't feel at all like Jimmy Buffet. I am not living in Margaritaville, as promised. Actually I feel more like David Byrne. Less pothead, more speed freak. But even that exaggerates it. I'm honestly feeling… okay. I started on … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Inappropriate Finger Gesture

At some point last summer, Isaac learned an inappropriate finger gesture a camp. He tried it out on me one day, yelling, "You're sucking man!" as he very tentatively erected his middle finger. I gave him a time out, but … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

wheelchair and lap robe

It won't come as a surprise that I've been pretty blue this week. Although the compression socks have helped more than I expected, I'm still struggling. On Wednesday, for science, I decided to time myself and find the new boundaries … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Migraine-Friendly Valentines

It's no fun to not be able to eat chocolate on the most chocolatey of all holidays. But that doesn't mean your sweetie has to go without treats. Here are a few ideas to make the day a little more … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

$60 socks that will change my life!

Amazing news… After 8 months of dizziness… including two months of low-salt and diuretics, after an MRI of the brain and internal auditory canals with and without contrast, after two different electronystagmographies (water and air), the revolving chair test, balance … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Purgatory

It's been ten days since the radioactive blood testing. Ten excruciating days of wondering where this whole thing is going to go from here, and whether "the truth is out there." I've had plenty of time to consider all the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment