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The Spoon Theory

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Kaessa

Most people really don’t understand what it’s like to be in chronic pain.  Constant, unrelenting pain.  Sometimes it eases up for a few days or so, but it always seems to come back when you least need it.  If you … Continue reading →

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Fibromyalgia caused by a retrovirus?

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Kaessa

A new study released recently shows fairly strong indications of a retrovirus being the cause of Fibromyalgia and CFS.  Interesting.  From the website: The spectrum of neuro-immune diseases including: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), Atypical MS, Fibromyalgia and Gulf War Syndrome, share … Continue reading →

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Finally!

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Kaessa

My bout with the hamthrax (aka H1N1 aka Swine Flu) has ended.  I am here, I am (relatively) healthy, and I am ready to get on with my life.  For what it’s worth, I don’t recommend catching this.  Get your … Continue reading →

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Hamthrax

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Kaessa

I haz it. Yep, swine flu.  Yay.  I’ve been down and out since last Monday, and improving slowly.  I tried to get some housework done today, and it’s about wiped me out.  Needless to say, this is the main reason … Continue reading →

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Actual knitting content, and an update on my meds…

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Kaessa

Well, the Lyrica was turning me into a bit of a crazy person, so we’ve switched me to Savella. I’m currently on day four of the titration pack, which has bumped me up to 25mg twice a day. I haven’t … Continue reading →

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Bifocals…

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Kaessa

I haz them. Courtesy of my Blackberry.  I hate taking pictures of myself.  Hate. // Share|

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Out and about today

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Kaessa

Short update: Down to 150mg of Lyrica a day, and the mood swings have died down quite a bit. I also have a lot of my brain function again. Unfortunately, the pain is back. I has a sad. I was … Continue reading →

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My (not so) interesting day.

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Kaessa

Not much going on today.  It’s been pretty quiet so far. I called my rheumatologist this morning — I’ve been having some side effects from the Lyrica that are pretty hard to deal with.  I was able to deal the … Continue reading →

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Glasses

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Kaessa

Not much going on so far today.  I have an appointment this afternoon to get my eyes checked and get new glasses.  I’m actually looking forward to it this time, because I need a solution to wearing my reading glasses … Continue reading →

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Woe!

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Kaessa

I lost Brian’s wedding ring. A little bit of background.  Brian can’t wear his ring at work because it’s an amputation hazard.  His dad is in the same line of work, so his mom wears his dad’s wedding ring on … Continue reading →

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