Thank you, may I have another

October 30, 2013January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

Today I thanked someone for sticking a needle in my arm and draining a vial of blood from a vein. Because of a couple of autoimmune issues, I have to endure periodic medical procedures that range from innocuous to downright torturous. On this occasion, I had to relinquish a small amount of bodily fluids to … Continue reading Thank you, may I have another

Extended warranty

December 7, 2012January 17, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

EKG, X-ray Anemia blood-letting Warranty expired Been putting off some routine medical tests, but I finally got around to scheduling several of them recently. Had my blood pressure checked (all good), had my first EKG (heart is in excellent shape), got a chest X-ray, and a nice phlebotomist liberated a couple of vials of blood. … Continue reading Extended warranty

Old friend

October 12, 2012January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Hello, my old friend How long's it been, fifteen years? I'll see you next year My baseline mammogram was done when I was 35. I just lost a close friend to breast cancer who was only a couple of years older than me. She found a lump during a self-exam and put off getting it … Continue reading Old friend

TMI with a spoonful of sugar

April 23, 2012January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 20 Comments

You may remember me mentioning that I'm turning 50 this year. With great age, comes great responsibility. While I'm not quite old enough for AARP, at this advanced phase of my life I am expected to submit participate in a list of various and sundry screenings and tests that in medieval times would be considered … Continue reading TMI with a spoonful of sugar

Hold your breath and count to ten

October 5, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 18 Comments

I am apparently quickly becoming a woman "of a certain age." This is my birthday week... yeah, I am going to celebrate all stinkin' week, that's how I roll. Yesterday I turned 49, and I've got a lot going on to celebrate - not my birth, but my life. Monday I went in for my … Continue reading Hold your breath and count to ten