Saturday morning, January 21, 2006

Good morning folks,

I woke up this morning at 3:15 a.m. with my mind on overdrive. It happens sometimes.
I fed the cats, who waited patiently until their four o'clock feeding came around. Now they are off for another nap. Such a life.

We have lost a total of 12 frogs in the pond. Bummer. Hopefully Mr. Herman, the baby turtle is doing okay. We haven't seen him since he went into hibernation last fall. If he has survived in the deepest part, it will be well into spring before he surfaces when the water temperature rises.

It is raining really hard right now. At least it is not storming. We may get some snow later, and then rain some more. Crazy weather. It is so muddy outside, but oh, well. Rain is good.

One nice thing about doing my own blog...I get to say whatever is on my mind.

Next Friday, the 27th of January, I am going to have my right hand operated on. The first of December a small "thing" started to develop underneath the skin. Well, now it has grown and is very annoying. It itches, is very sore, and has a hard crusty center. I saw my favorite orthopedic surgeon (he is on my speed-dial)on Thursday. (I saw him more last year than I did my own family!) He said because there is a vein on my hand running through/near the mass/tumor (as he called it), the surgery will be a little more involved to just remove it in his office. So I will be going (husband taking me) next Friday to have it removed under a general anesthetic. Bummer. Oh, well, stuff happens. Hopefully it is also benign. Maybe say a prayer for me? Thanks!

The brain scan came out normal! Yeah! They found a brain! Although now it has been determined that a lot of the physical and neurological symptoms I was having was due to the Lipitor drug I have been on for 9 years. What a mess. Too bad my endocrinologist who started me on it way back then failed to have my liver tested for over a year or more. I fired her. My family physician ordered me off of the Lipitor two weeks ago. He had another blood test done this past Tuesday and I am waiting on the results to see if my liver levels are returning to normal. Some of the ranges were extremely high. This is scary to say the least. A lot of my symptoms have disappeared and for that I am so thankful! Hopefully my liver is on the mend.
Oh, another side effect is breast changes. Hmmm. Makes me wonder what started the microcalcifications that caused me to have the biopsy????
I think drugs have their place, and certainly do help people with various illnesses and conditions, but I also feel that they are pushed to often and are not checked with the side effects in mind. Don't the doctors ever read the warning signs or contraindications or drug interactions? What amazes me is the fact that so many people start having side effects, then they treat them with another drug, then more side effects, and on and on. This is especially true with the elderly. Why do they do this? Money perhaps? Hmmm.

When I was going to college in 2003 and taking a Pharmacology class, at that time I was able and aware of some medications the doctor had my Mother on. She started to develop some symptoms that she never had before. I did some checking on the RXlist.com website and some other drug websites, along with my pharmacology book, and I discussed my concerns with her doctor. He did take her off of some of them. They seemed to be causing her more harm than good.

I am still editing my next book. I am going to try and get it finished this weekend to turn into my proofer next week. I figure after my hand surgery, I will probably not be able to type for a while afterwards. I will try and do another blog as soon as possible to let you know how I am doing.

Thanks so much for buying my book...and your emails. I really appreciate them so much.

I know the book is so filled with darkness, and it was a very sad, difficult and devastating time in my life. The more that read it, the more I hope will identify themselves and all the characteristics of an abuser. May they become survivors and get a better life. They all deserve it! Each person is a gift and deserve a good life.
In God's love,
Becky :)