So, a few years ago, I was introduced to the disgusting strain of staph infection known as MRSA. Read about it here. So when I started feeling tenderness in my left ear Friday night, I understandably considered my body called another staph meeting. The swelling and pain progressed over the course of the weekend, and by Sunday afternoon, it was just ( Read more... )

Back in late 2009 I shared with you the magical properties of my face and the resulting diagnosis. Which, it turns out, wasn't exactly true. That explains why the headaches just pointed and laughed when attacked by the epically pricey migraine meds. Then the headaches changed. I've had them daily for quite some time, and the question is simply ( Read more... )

For as long as I can remember, I've had a pinpoint red dot on the lower inside portion of my left eye. My eye has never been injured. The red dot doesn't hurt, and it doesn't obstruct my vision. Every eye doctor I've had has decided to "keep an eye on it." People tell me I have something in my eye. In some cultures, I think, it probably marks me as ( Read more... )

WARNING!! NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH. 
If you are squeamish, stop here. Read no further. Think of white fluffy clouds and ponies as you click the back button on your browser. Really. I mean it.

This isn't so much an ode as it is a lament and a whine. It's not so much green as it is red. It's not so much putty as it is, well, not putty. What it is, ( Read more... )