The next post I'm supposed to write is a description of a doctor's appointment some two weeks ago, and the modifications to my medications that arose from that visit. This isn't it, but I've been reminded (hi Mum) that I haven't blogged here in a month and so I thought I'd ramble for a bit at the traditional blogging hour of 1:30 am.
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Went for my 6-monthly psychiatrist visit with Dr T today. After my last visit with him in February we went on to collect a very tiny Buffy to take home. Today had no such reward and left me feeling very depressed.
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It's no wonder I'm so attracted to rocks - it looks like minerals are going to play a significant role in my next phase of treatment. This is an information-rich post about recent medical findings and treatments, intended primarily for my own records, so it might be a little light in the entertainment stakes (unless you're my Middle Sister who ( Read more... )

Today was an odd day, but of the kind I've experienced before so at least I had an idea what was going on. Mostly.
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Too tired for the multimedia extravaganza this should be, but hopefully I'll get the basics.
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It seemed to take forever but on Thursday last I finally went to see Dr NF about my Pyroluria diagnosis and hopefully general improvement.
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I note to my surprise that it's 9 days since I updated LJ, but I have been keeping better records over on FB, complaining vociferously on twitter, and taking rather more scientific notes in my little drug notebook, so all is not lost. Not *quite* all.
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Well, supplements, but meds is easier to type.
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Took a day off the new supplements today because I've been suffering from shortness of breath, erratic heartbeat and nausea that this morning came to a head, shall we say, in spectacular fashion. The swollen throat also means I choke and cough when I lie down. Most of these symptoms are associated with salicylate overload and it's possible I've had ( Read more... )

Hope is poison. Today was a rough day as I tried to continue the momentum from yesterday regarding my new push to health.
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