I received the first of two in a series of Shingrix vaccines Tuesday 17-October. The actual vaccination was straightforward, and not at all unpleasant.
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Spoonie news – Chronic Kidney Disease
9 SepApproximately three weeks ago, I was informed that my kidney function was “low”. There was a repeat test which confirmed that my eGFR was 51. That number suggests a possibility of early Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Because of the possibility of them contributing to that condition, I have been told to discontinue all NSAID medications. I had been using a prescription NSAID for a couple of years now to control fibromyalgia pain.
The good news, I guess, is that the flares so far since this change have been mild, though more frequent than previously. It was suggested to me that I use Extra Strength Tylenol. That’s slightly better than Skittles. But if I must accept the return of fibro pain on a regular basis in order to support kidney function, then that is what I shall do.
This past week, my PCP reached out to recommend a follow up visit in early February on this topic. My reading on the Internet suggests three months would be more common, but since this is apparently a mild case, I suppose a couple of extra months is no big deal.
So mote it be.
Covid-19, Vaccines, and Masks
27 JulWhile I have no official test results to confirm, it is highly likely that I had a mild case of Covid last week. I’ve been fully vaccinated (two doses of Pfizer) since 3-June. I didn’t require hospitalization, though at one point, I did consider calling an ambulance.
Continue readingTraveling While Trans and Disabled
22 MarAs I’ve mentioned here, I am traveling to Chicago next weekend, to attend the Trans 100 Live Event. This will be my first time flying in a significant number of years. Enough years that both traveling while trans, and traveling disabled are new to me. As I am prone to do, I have been actively researching what to expect at the TSA Checkpoints.
Various asides
1 Mar- Roommate and I decided to take the day off from the gym today. We needed the break. Between residual from Monday’s slip and fall, and getting my butt kicked yesterday by the trainer, I definitely need to let the muscles have a day for just rebuilding.
- Have to go to the pharmacies today to get my prescriptions refilled. I’m out of one, and will be out of the other two tomorrow.
- Insomnia is still kicking my ***, but at least the depression is improving. Oh, I haven’t mention the return of my depression here, have I? Yeah, it cam back full force a few weeks ago, and I started St. John’s Wort for it last week. It’s helping a lot.
Tile skating
25 FebIf you’ve ever been to my current home when it was raining, you probably know that the back patio is extremely slippery when wet. It rained a good bit this morning before I left to go to the gym for my workout. Since my roommate was driving today, and her car was in the garage, we went out the back door headed to the garage. I bet you can see where this is going, can’t you?
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Another milestone under my belt
4 JanWell, that’s one more potentially uncomfortable conversation done. Continue reading
Checking In
25 DecAn online friend (no link, she’s not out to everyone) wrote recently about her journey into womanhood, and the progress she was making. Her post prompted me to reply with my own update. Her post is friends only, so I thought I should share those thoughts here as well, for those (if any) who are following my journey. Continue reading
An Aging Trans Woman 