Well, since my last update I will tell you that I have talked to Dr. Hope and we will not do anymore injections in the neck. However, since then he did inject both of my knees which did help about eighty percent. Of course the first three days I was in excruciating pain which kept me from my physical therapy. My other joints continue to ache too. Therefore, he told me to go back to the other specialist for some medication regime also. On Sept. 15th I am having both of my hips injected for some relief. I am in hopes it helps as much as it did for the knees. In the meantime my neck, back, shoulders, ankles, hips, jaw, fingers and wrists continue to ache awful every morning I arise. Therefore, I continue to wrap a heating blanket around me (even in above 80 degree weather) and use a heating pad for my back.
I did get a diagnosis for my abdominal pain: fatty liver and lactose intolerance.
I also got a diagnosis for my joint pain: Fibromyalgia. Well, now I know what is going on with me. For the Fibromyalgia the doctor gave me trial samples of Cymbalta and Lyrica. I am to take the Cymbalta for three weeks then switch to the Lyrica for one week and call the doctor and let her know which helped the most. So far I have been taking the Cymbalta for eight days without much of a difference. Only time will tell.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Poet's Corner: A New Day
A NEW DAY
Sweet Harmony of the wind
Passes through my hair
As the trees bend
On a early morn, so fair
My spirit loftily ascends
Into the dewy air.
Watching the sun rise
Over the mountain peaks
Such an awakening for the eyes
To see the orange hues streak
Illuminating the skies
As a new day breaks.
Sweet Harmony of the wind
Passes through my hair
As the trees bend
On a early morn, so fair
My spirit loftily ascends
Into the dewy air.
Watching the sun rise
Over the mountain peaks
Such an awakening for the eyes
To see the orange hues streak
Illuminating the skies
As a new day breaks.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Restaurant Review: BJ's Bayou
BJ's Bayou is located in Roberts Idaho. It's menu items are those with Cajun Flair.
We went there for the first time on our One Year Anniversary on August 1st. The outside of the building says nothing for the elegance you will find when you walk into the restaurant. It's fine white linens accented with glass goblets, matching cloth napkins and lace curtains are just an appetizer to the fine dining experience you will have. There is also a full bar for those who wish to indulge. Along with a nice variety of wines and Louisiana Bottled Beer.
Prices are very adequate, mostly beginning at $16.95 a plate and up. However the hamburger selection is a bit less. I regret to say I didn't peruse the exact prices on the burgers since I was there to eat a favorite I have missed for a long time--Alligator.
I chose the Alligator tails with oysters. You have a choice on the fried menu of mixing several selections (at varying prices). Or you can have the whole deal for just over $40.00 if you are wanting to try a bit of everything and share with a friend. I also had the gumbo which came with the meal and choice or fries or onion rings (with the fried food dish). I enjoyed the meal which also came with a moderately spicy version of cocktail sauce. Accompanied with a few spears of Asparagus. My husband enjoyed the Shrimp Creole, which I asked to be made at level one of the 1-10 spicy range due to he is not into heat. Dessert was Pecan Pie which was simply divine. I was only disappointed with the fact that they were out of Hush puppies that day and didn't make Sweet Potato Pie. Otherwise we enjoyed our dining experience immensely lingering there for nearly two hours.
There is also a selection of various hot sauces and T-shirts available for sale at the establishment. There are two alligators sunning in the front window to add to the Cajun experience. We plan to return again whenever we are nearby. It was definitely worth the special trip for our anniversary though.
We went there for the first time on our One Year Anniversary on August 1st. The outside of the building says nothing for the elegance you will find when you walk into the restaurant. It's fine white linens accented with glass goblets, matching cloth napkins and lace curtains are just an appetizer to the fine dining experience you will have. There is also a full bar for those who wish to indulge. Along with a nice variety of wines and Louisiana Bottled Beer.
Prices are very adequate, mostly beginning at $16.95 a plate and up. However the hamburger selection is a bit less. I regret to say I didn't peruse the exact prices on the burgers since I was there to eat a favorite I have missed for a long time--Alligator.
I chose the Alligator tails with oysters. You have a choice on the fried menu of mixing several selections (at varying prices). Or you can have the whole deal for just over $40.00 if you are wanting to try a bit of everything and share with a friend. I also had the gumbo which came with the meal and choice or fries or onion rings (with the fried food dish). I enjoyed the meal which also came with a moderately spicy version of cocktail sauce. Accompanied with a few spears of Asparagus. My husband enjoyed the Shrimp Creole, which I asked to be made at level one of the 1-10 spicy range due to he is not into heat. Dessert was Pecan Pie which was simply divine. I was only disappointed with the fact that they were out of Hush puppies that day and didn't make Sweet Potato Pie. Otherwise we enjoyed our dining experience immensely lingering there for nearly two hours.
There is also a selection of various hot sauces and T-shirts available for sale at the establishment. There are two alligators sunning in the front window to add to the Cajun experience. We plan to return again whenever we are nearby. It was definitely worth the special trip for our anniversary though.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Poet's Corner: Summer Days Gone By
SUMMER DAYS GONE BY
Sitting in my beach chair
Watching the gulls fly
The wind rustling my hair
Reminding me of days gone by.
Days spent upon the beach
Collecting Seashells
And inspecting each
Invigorated by the salty air.
With my dog beside me
Playing volleyball
By the edge of the sea
Until nightfall.
Traveling place to place
Camping under the stars
Beside a fire's blaze
Strumming my guitar.
Icy water tickling my toes
While crossing a stream
Spying a white-tailed doe
Illuminated by the moon's beam.
The days of summer
When life was so free
Childhood reminders
Of days gone by.
Sitting in my beach chair
Watching the gulls fly
The wind rustling my hair
Reminding me of days gone by.
Days spent upon the beach
Collecting Seashells
And inspecting each
Invigorated by the salty air.
With my dog beside me
Playing volleyball
By the edge of the sea
Until nightfall.
Traveling place to place
Camping under the stars
Beside a fire's blaze
Strumming my guitar.
Icy water tickling my toes
While crossing a stream
Spying a white-tailed doe
Illuminated by the moon's beam.
The days of summer
When life was so free
Childhood reminders
Of days gone by.
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