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Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
Cyst Removal – Update
Cyst Removal – Update Had the bandages changed today, tomorrow I finally get to see what it looks like. It supposedly has two stitches in it, that is about all I know.
Cymbalta Round 2 – 40mg First Week
Cymbalta Round 2 – 40mg First Week My first week on 40mg of Cymbalta hasn’t been too terrible except for being tired all the time. I was lost much of this week, not zombied, just lost, more like clueless, but I promised myself and my family that I would give this a try and see… Continue reading Cymbalta Round 2 – 40mg First Week
Cyst Removal
Cyst Removal Had a Dermatologist appointment today for some skin blemishes, that were identified as “pre-cancerous” spots. He also removed a cyst under my eye.
Gabapentin
Gabapentin I have been on Gabapentin (Neurontin) for about six months now (at the time of this post), and I have actually adjusted well to it. I haven’t had many of the nasty side effects that some report having. The most common side effects are: Drowsiness Headache Dizziness Vision problems Anxiety Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Dry… Continue reading Gabapentin
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg Second Week
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg Second Week Today, I have been on it just shy of the two-week mark (so 20 mg a day still) and I’m having several side effects that I think are attributable to the Cymbalta, one being dry mouth and increased drowsiness (though the Gabapentin does cause drowsiness, it has increased… Continue reading Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg Second Week
Laughter Is the Best Medicine
Laughter Is the Best Medicine They say that laughter is the best medicine, for me, I would have to agree. I have found that the best way to deal with the pain and be down about the pain (I guess it is really depression in a mild form) that goes with it, is to laugh… Continue reading Laughter Is the Best Medicine
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg First Week
Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg First Week First two weeks This time around, my neurologist wanted me to try Cymbalta again, he feels that if we start off slow and increase the dosage slowly this time he thinks that some of the other medications I was on were hindering the effects of the Cymbalta. So… Continue reading Cymbalta Round 2 – 20mg First Week
Chill Pill
Chill Pill Chill PIll I wanted to roll into 2019 with the attitude of I’m no longer looking for a name, cause, or diagnosis, I’m simply looking for management of the symptoms, mostly the pain. The symptoms haven’t changed this month, but the medications are not as effective as they once were. My hands are… Continue reading Chill Pill
Neurologist Visit
Neurologist Visit Had a neurologist appointment today, basically, he wants me to try Cymbalta again, he feels that my last time was not an accurate trial, due to the medications from the wasp sting. So here we go round #2
