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Neurology appointment: Dr Elliot

Posted on 26th June 2012 by stephanie

“Elliot” is actually the doctor’s surname, but I can’t help but privately think, “Elliot Stabler”. -He is looking at this solely from the premise of my headaches being familial migraines (thanks, Grandpa Marcel…)  -since the hydrocephalus and shunt have been conclusively ruled out … Continue reading →

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A Proper Pain Scale – Update!

Posted on 15th January 2012 by stephanie

I’m seeing the doctor again tomorrow for another adjustment to my pain medications. The current ones (Topiramate, Imigran) are NOT working, and I’m on a waiting list – apparently a very long one, for intracranial pressure monitoring. Pain levels (intractable … Continue reading →

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Hamlet Takes Medication

Posted on 27th October 2011 by stephanie

Oh, that this too, too brittled flesh would melt Thaw and resolve itself into a dew, Or that the Everlasting had not fixed His canon ‘gainst self-medication. Oh God, God, How weary, stale, flat and unprofitable Seem to me all … Continue reading →

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Chronic Pain

Posted on 26th October 2011 by stephanie

I don’t think, until and unless people have had chronic, unrelenting, severe pain for months or years on end, they can really understand what it’s like. People try and compare different acute pains to chronic. Good try…but it’s not the … Continue reading →

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Yarn and Chronic Illness

Posted on 5th July 2011 by stephanie

Do you have a chronic illness that makes your skin hurt, or sensitive to different touches and fabrics? You’ve come to the right place! I have had severe chronic pain since I was 18, and have many friends with chronic … Continue reading →

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Doctor appointment tomorrow

Posted on 3rd July 2011 by stephanie

I’m seeing the doctor tomorrow, because he wouldn’t do his job last week. Last week’s appointment was supposed to be a routine request for repeats, a referral to a neurologist (start as early on it as possible because it takes … Continue reading →

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