Even the loose hair you're pulling out in the shower is gray.
Going gray early runs in my family. My mother takes great delight in telling us that while her mother's hair was completely gray before her children were born, and therefore not because of her, Mom's hair didn't turn gray until after she had children.
Several weeks ago, my dad told my sister and I that if he was us, and we had gray hair early, he wouldn't hesitate to dye it. We very sarcastically thanked him for his permission.
Headache update, part 3
Honestly, there really is more to my life right now than these headaches. At some point, maybe I'll write about that stuff, too.
But for now, for anyone following this saga - I just heard from the doctor, and the CT scans came back normal. I scheduled an appointment for tomorrow to talk about the current medication, but at least one worry has been eliminated.
But for now, for anyone following this saga - I just heard from the doctor, and the CT scans came back normal. I scheduled an appointment for tomorrow to talk about the current medication, but at least one worry has been eliminated.
Headache update, part 2
For those of you following the headache saga...
I had my CT scans today. The technician said it would be two days before the doctor received the results, so I don't expect to hear anything until closer to the end of the week.
I'm finding that my headaches have distinguished themselves into two categories - the ones that are mostly an annoyance, and those that are really painful. The latter ones happen about 4-5 times a week. I've been taking the latest medication for over a week now, with no real change. In addition, each night just after I take it, my heart races, so that concerns me a little. Once my doctor gets my CT results, we'll schedule appointment, and I'll talk about all of these things with him. When I know more, I'll post it.
I had my CT scans today. The technician said it would be two days before the doctor received the results, so I don't expect to hear anything until closer to the end of the week.
I'm finding that my headaches have distinguished themselves into two categories - the ones that are mostly an annoyance, and those that are really painful. The latter ones happen about 4-5 times a week. I've been taking the latest medication for over a week now, with no real change. In addition, each night just after I take it, my heart races, so that concerns me a little. Once my doctor gets my CT results, we'll schedule appointment, and I'll talk about all of these things with him. When I know more, I'll post it.
Whining
Can I whine for a minute?
It's my blog, so I guess I can, right?
My head really hurts right now. And nothing I'm taking for it is helping at all.
It's my blog, so I guess I can, right?
My head really hurts right now. And nothing I'm taking for it is helping at all.
Headache update
Here's an update on the headache problem, for anyone who's interested.
I did see the doctor again on Friday, and he prescribed another medication to take just before bed every night. Unfortunately, it takes several days to really start working, so he gave me samples of something else in the meantime. The samples just don't work, so I've been taking Aleve for the really bad headaches (this weekend was particularly bad). The medicine I've been taking nightly really wipes me out - yesterday was kind of fuzzy, though today is a bit better. I still feel a bit like I'm walking around in a fog, but I don't know if it's because of the medication or the headache pain.
The doctor also ordered head and sinus CTs, and those are scheduled for Monday. He doesn't expect to find anything on them - the goal is really to rule out other causes, some of which are scary and some aren't. So, I guess we'll see.
In the meantime, I'm just grateful for those days when the only pain is a dull ache, rather than the sharp kind. That's what yesterday was like. Today is okay so far, but it's too early to tell for sure.
The biggest frustration, I think, is that I hate the way this messes up my plans. I usually look forward to weekends, especially long ones where I don't have a lot planned, because I can get some things done around the house. But that didn't happen this weekend.
I did see the doctor again on Friday, and he prescribed another medication to take just before bed every night. Unfortunately, it takes several days to really start working, so he gave me samples of something else in the meantime. The samples just don't work, so I've been taking Aleve for the really bad headaches (this weekend was particularly bad). The medicine I've been taking nightly really wipes me out - yesterday was kind of fuzzy, though today is a bit better. I still feel a bit like I'm walking around in a fog, but I don't know if it's because of the medication or the headache pain.
The doctor also ordered head and sinus CTs, and those are scheduled for Monday. He doesn't expect to find anything on them - the goal is really to rule out other causes, some of which are scary and some aren't. So, I guess we'll see.
In the meantime, I'm just grateful for those days when the only pain is a dull ache, rather than the sharp kind. That's what yesterday was like. Today is okay so far, but it's too early to tell for sure.
The biggest frustration, I think, is that I hate the way this messes up my plans. I usually look forward to weekends, especially long ones where I don't have a lot planned, because I can get some things done around the house. But that didn't happen this weekend.
Headache
I've had a headache at least once a day every day for the last month. I finally went to the doctor on Monday (thanks to Mom's insistence). He prescribed medication, with instructions to come see him again if I was still having headaches after three days. I thought I made it through yesterday, until the evening. So, I called the doctor again and have an appointment for tomorrow morning.
I'm just tired of these, and because they've been happening for so long, I'm starting to second-guess myself. What I would really like is for the doctor to find something clinical, something he can see, that would explain things. I guess I'd just like the validation. Bethany says I shouldn't want that, because if the doctor does see something, it's probably a tumor.
I'm just tired of these, and because they've been happening for so long, I'm starting to second-guess myself. What I would really like is for the doctor to find something clinical, something he can see, that would explain things. I guess I'd just like the validation. Bethany says I shouldn't want that, because if the doctor does see something, it's probably a tumor.
Neat decorating idea
I love Pottery Barn - not their products so much, as they're too pricey for me, but their catalogs, because they're filled with tons of great decorating ideas. I saw this one in the latest catalog, and I love it:
I would seriously consider doing this in my dining room (though it's already decorated, so really I don't need to), but I don't have that many cookbooks that are worth displaying. I keep thinking, though, of all of those inexpensive cookbooks I usually see in the front bins at A.C. Moore.
Regardless, it's an idea to file away for later. This page from the catalog is definitely going in my decorating idea files.
I would seriously consider doing this in my dining room (though it's already decorated, so really I don't need to), but I don't have that many cookbooks that are worth displaying. I keep thinking, though, of all of those inexpensive cookbooks I usually see in the front bins at A.C. Moore.
Regardless, it's an idea to file away for later. This page from the catalog is definitely going in my decorating idea files.
Teddy
Dad bought a Shih Tzu, toy poodle mix. His name is Teddy, and my brother Jon is supposed to be his primary caregiver. No comment.
He's cute, and looks like a big furball. He actually looks pretty chubby, until you pick him up and realize it's all hair. He's also a snuggler, curled up on my lap even as I write this.
By the way, Kelli changed the spelling of Barkley's name. At least the name itself is sticking.
Here are photos of Teddy:
He's cute, and looks like a big furball. He actually looks pretty chubby, until you pick him up and realize it's all hair. He's also a snuggler, curled up on my lap even as I write this.
By the way, Kelli changed the spelling of Barkley's name. At least the name itself is sticking.
Here are photos of Teddy:
More puppies
Everyone is buying a puppy, apparently. Tonight, Dad is taking Jon to the same breeder Kelli used on Saturday. Mom doesn't really want a dog, I think, because she's sure she'll end up having to take care of it. And she's right, she will. Because there are times that my dad doesn't stand up every two hours, let alone take a puppy outside that you're trying to housebreak. So, mostly I feel sorry for her.
Dad's pushing it, because he says that with Kelli getting a puppy (Kelli lives with Mom & Dad), now is the right time. And Mom isn't actually saying no.
Among other things, this also means that I will be spending less time at my parents' house, since I can't easily take Dakota over there right now, at least not without carefully watching both dogs.
Dad's pushing it, because he says that with Kelli getting a puppy (Kelli lives with Mom & Dad), now is the right time. And Mom isn't actually saying no.
Among other things, this also means that I will be spending less time at my parents' house, since I can't easily take Dakota over there right now, at least not without carefully watching both dogs.
More photos
More photos, just because I'm in the mood to post them. Yes, most of them are of Jacob. He's the cutest person in our family.
Jacob "helping" Kelli wash her car (from this summer)
Jacob and Jon (my brother) heading out on a "secret mission"
Jacob sleeping - probably the only time he's quiet and still
Mike (my brother-in-law) at Christmas - and this is when he's not under the influence
Jacob "helping" Kelli wash her car (from this summer)
Jacob and Jon (my brother) heading out on a "secret mission"
Jacob sleeping - probably the only time he's quiet and still
Mike (my brother-in-law) at Christmas - and this is when he's not under the influence
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