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Resolving Issues #1
I have a lot of issues, including but not limited to: Family, my relationship, Multiple Sclerosis, AHAD, Blog, losing weight, chronic pain, etc. The last few days I’ve been thinking about all of them. I know through experience that unless you deal with your issues, figure out a way to solve them or a way…
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Aches and Pains
The new round of pain came two days ago. On Friday we left VA to drive the four hours to Wilmington, NC. The last hour my neck started throbbing. As the night progressed it got worse. By the time I went to bed I couldn’t turn my head. I could only sleep on my back,…
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Leftover Flowers
Two weeks ago we were clearing out the Christmas stock at the garden shop. There were only three Amaryllis bulbs left in a very large display. I brought them into the office and asked Vicki what she wanted to do with them. She wanted one and said I could have one for half price. I…
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My Brother
My brother Michael is addicted to pills and alcohol. This is heartbreaking to me and our relatives and his friends. At this point he is lucky to have any of us around. For the past six months he has been heading downward and now he is close to homelessness. I am not in NY and…
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Grooming Ellie
First, a word of advice when you’re planning on getting a dog. Unlike me, who immediately falls in love with probably every dog I see. If you’re getting a purebred, read about the breed. Do research on personality traits, common illnesses to the breed, compatibility with other pets and children. I speak from experience. More…
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Monthly Weigh In – February 2025
This month I have finally decided to commit to a diet. My weight is 145.8. For now I am adding up calories in my head, not using My Fitness Pal app. It’s very easy to diet when Pete is away, I’m hoping when he gets home Saturday that he will seriously start dieting too, (he…
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Steroids, A Shot in the Neck
Last Thursday I went to get a shot of steroids in my neck. Unbeknownst to me this was actually a procedure, with preparation; no taking of pain killers for 48 hours before. I had to fill out an online questionaire from the doctors office. I also had to be driven to and from the procedure.…
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Head Games
It is 3 o’clock on Sunday and I just finished playing Mahjong on my laptop for the past three hours. WHY? Pete left for Savanna yesterday so I have the week to myself. I could have finished at least one of three projects that I’ve started. I could have made phone calls to my daughter,…
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BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy
I’m livid. Pete’s new medical insurance is Anthem. Their specialty pharmacy is BioPlus. On December 23 I received a letter, (see below). It said the transfer of my medications would be seamless, even including one of my medications, Dalfampridine ER 10 mg (generic Ampyra). The letter stated that in the next few weeks someone would…
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MRI Follow-up
Yesterday I went to the Orthopedic doctor, Brad Stovall, to find out the results of the MRI on my neck. The wait in the dreaded “room” wasn’t as bad this time. A funny side note is that there was a picture, that which looked to me like a centipede. Duh, realizing a few minutes later…