A Day At The Doctor

I was able to get into the see my doctor's Nurse Practitioner this afternoon.  I now know my issue could be several things--an inner ear infection (I do have some fluid in one ear), vertigo, or something more serious.  They took some blood, I peed in a cup and they are scheduling me for a … Continue reading A Day At The Doctor

Still Not Feeling Right

and it is time that I look hard at my medical history.  My dad had a stroke at the age I am now--a mild one--but a stroke nonetheless.  It is thought that his condition (don't remember the name) is hereditary.  My dad's sister died from a brain aneurysm at the age I am now.  I … Continue reading Still Not Feeling Right

Not Feeling Like Myself

So, I just want to say that I don't often get sick or feel off.  But yesterday I didn't feel quite myself all day.  I really noticed it after I gave the kids the bath yesterday and stood up and got a little light headed.  Then it went away but then yesterday late afternoon I … Continue reading Not Feeling Like Myself

I’m Going To Just Call It Crazy

I am running (I use that word extremely loosely to describe what I might be doing this weekend) a 5k.  I have never run a 5k.  I haven't run anything since I was in my mid 20's.  I am not in my late 30's.  So, we'll see what kind of joke this turns out to … Continue reading I’m Going To Just Call It Crazy

I Choose Life

I have not written about weight loss in a long time--probably because I have fallen off the bandwagon and there really isn't loss going on.  I have skirted the severity of the issue and it is time that I address with brutal honesty the serious nature of the issues.  I am not dying...not any faster … Continue reading I Choose Life