I won't miss days like today, that is for certain. An extremely intense headache woke me up early this morning. I could feel my heartbeat radiating through my eyes! I took some Excedrin and tried to go back to sleep, but I couldn't--the pain kept me awake. It was centering right above my eyes and I knew it was from the Lyrica I take every day...my body's built up a tolerance. Normally in this situation, I have my dosage increased. However, not so this time...I take the maximum dose every day. My pain management doctor prescribed fiorinal for the headaches. Yet, another controlled substance. This is like...#5 or something. I sure hope my doctors are talking to each other...I do not want to look like a seeker (although, they're the ones who are being loose with the prescription pad, not me, so...) That's alright...I hope this works.
Days like today, do, however, remind me that soon, I'll be titrated off Lyrica because...drumroll please...I will be getting a
neurostimulator implanted in my back! Hooray! I am very excited about this! A neurostimulator is a device that delivers electrical signals to the epidural space near the spine through leads. The electrical stimulation intercepts the pain signal before it reaches the brain and masks the signal of pain. The neurostimulator is controlled by remote, so I really am going to become the Bionic Woman! Hopefully, I won't have problems with neuropathy any longer. The process to have this (installed?) implanted is kind of lengthy. First, I have to have a psych. eval. done...I guess some people have freaked out about having a foreign body implanted in the past, so now, it's just standard-issue to be evaluated. I can't wait for this neuropathy business to be (semi-) laid to rest.
On a completely separate note...I thought I'd post some fun links. I only have a few...I've been kind of pre-occupied with grad school stuff and medical transcription stuff. Anyway, here we go...
- Finally! The age-old question has been answered! What the fuck should you make for dinner tonight? Well, why don't you fucking ask? No, really, ask WhatTheFuckShouldIMakeForDinner.com. Click on the suggestion for the recipe, or if it doesn't sound appetizing, keep scrolling through.
- Ahhh...a website after my own heart! Freerice.com kills two birds with one stone by helping to improve your vocab skills while also donating 10 grains of rice to World Food Programme with each correct answer. Very cool.
- This one is probably not very much fun for guys, but I like it. OPI.com has a fun simulator that allows you to try on its full spectrum of colors. I really like wearing odd and unexpected shades on my toenails (Teal the Cows Come Home, for instance) and this site helps me decide on my next fun bottle.
I'm making some strong headway on my statement of purpose. Hooray! The light at the end of the tunnel!
Always,
Stina
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