Josi (O-Josi-O) (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} eris_devotee) wrote,@ 2009-05-28 09:07:00 |
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No matter what I do to my hair, I have HELMET HEAD. And by HELMET HEAD I don't mean it looks flat as if I've just removed a helmet. No, no - I look like I'm wearing a helmet even though I am not.
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Big whopping doses of steroids are back in my life. They are the only treatment that really works with me (that I can afford). And it's not the immediate side effects that make me hate prednisone - it's the long-range effects of long-term use (although the immediate side effects do suck hairy monkey balls).
A little at a time, though, it's all getting better. I'm taking 3200 mg/day of motrin and... I guess the junkie in me had too little respect for NSAIDS. Besides right after a few surgeries, I've never taken them at this dosage before and I gotta say that the all-over relief of swelling is quite nice.
Gaining weight... it's been 8 or 9 years since I've weighed 109 lbs (or more), and not for a lack of trying. 110 lbs was always my low end, and meant I should probably have a night out of appetizers & desserts. I think I look best when I'm 118 and when some of it is well-toned muscle.
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I'm making beef stewed in poblano pepper sauce. The recipe just sorta came to me, so I'm making it. I've got some fresh corn, so I thought I'd make a cold salad (w/rice & cilantro & lime, maybe?) to go along with the meat. I'm making cheesecake for dessert because I've been craving it. Just a 6", probably with an almond crust (because I have a sackful).
* * * * *
Big whopping doses of steroids are back in my life. They are the only treatment that really works with me (that I can afford). And it's not the immediate side effects that make me hate prednisone - it's the long-range effects of long-term use (although the immediate side effects do suck hairy monkey balls).
A little at a time, though, it's all getting better. I'm taking 3200 mg/day of motrin and... I guess the junkie in me had too little respect for NSAIDS. Besides right after a few surgeries, I've never taken them at this dosage before and I gotta say that the all-over relief of swelling is quite nice.
Gaining weight... it's been 8 or 9 years since I've weighed 109 lbs (or more), and not for a lack of trying. 110 lbs was always my low end, and meant I should probably have a night out of appetizers & desserts. I think I look best when I'm 118 and when some of it is well-toned muscle.
* * * * *
I'm making beef stewed in poblano pepper sauce. The recipe just sorta came to me, so I'm making it. I've got some fresh corn, so I thought I'd make a cold salad (w/rice & cilantro & lime, maybe?) to go along with the meat. I'm making cheesecake for dessert because I've been craving it. Just a 6", probably with an almond crust (because I have a sackful).
