Tag Archives: headaches

Botox update

Posted on January 29, 2013 by S.

All kidding about the Botox aside, I think it’s working. I’m typing that softly because I don’t want to jinx it. My forehead feels like when you do that dead man’s fingers thing with your friend. It’s my forehead, but … Continue reading →

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Fun with Botox

Posted on January 28, 2013 by S.

Last Friday at Lynn and Pete’s for dinner, we were talking about the shots I’d had earlier that week and Anya asked what kind of shots. I said, “Botox.” Her eyes got very big and she looked concerned. She looked … Continue reading →

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Botox

Posted on January 23, 2013 by S.

I do not have lines on my forehead. I did not have them earlier today, either, because I am not a frowner or a squinter. My mother spent the first 18 years of my life saying, “Don’t squint!” or “Stop … Continue reading →

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And also: random

Posted on November 20, 2012 by S.

This is what Brian Williams said on the NBC Nightly News last night: And there is some intriguing research out there tonight, having to do with whether you’re a morning person or night owl . This could be geneticic, studies say, due … Continue reading →

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A month of thankfulness – day 13

Posted on November 13, 2012 by S.

I am the boss of me when I’m not at work. So I’m sending myself and my pitiful little dog to bed. Her feelings hurt and my head does. We’re both thankful this day is over and nobody stands between … Continue reading →

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A month of thankfulness – day 5

Posted on November 5, 2012 by S.

I have migraines. I don’t have one now, but I had one for the last seven days that came and went and generally made me miserable. I’m thankful for Amerge, Aleve, Butalbital, and ice packs.

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Let me up, I’ve had enough.

Posted on September 13, 2012 by S.

The ceiling patch had to come down. It was put up without being taped along the joins and it wasn’t any kind of flush with the ceiling. The insulation men flat-out refused to put the insulation in because it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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I have a condition.

Posted on January 31, 2012 by S.

No, really, I do. I have a rare condition in which my body produces excess cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) and then can’t throw it off fast enough. It used to be called Pseudotumor Cerebri because it makes your body act like … Continue reading →

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