The Geek Who Understands You
The most effective treatments for fibromyalgia are usually a class of medications called serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Effexor (venlafaxine) are examples of SNRIs. Unfortunately, some people don’t respond to SNRIs. I metabolize them too quickly…
I used to have a plugin that allowed me to crosspost from this blog to LiveJournal automatically. Alas, the plugin stopped working after a WordPress update many years ago. I keep trying to remember to post on Dreamwidth (since I…
November 23 is Polyamory Day! It is celebrated by people who are polyamorous or who support polyamory as a valid relationship model.
I nearly missed this story, but it is major news for those of us living with fibromyalgia: FDA Recognizes Fibromyalgia as a ‘Serious Condition’ And Fast-Tracks New Drug Candidate This form of chronic pain has become such a problem in…
Over the last few years, I’ve taken to backing crowdfunding projects, especially those that are RPG-related. I don’t recall how I came across the Deck of Many Insults by Loke Battle Mats on BackerKit, but I backed it. The product…
Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well, that was intense! I had trouble stopping reading this book. I was distracted by wanting to read at inappropriate times because I wanted to know what…
Ribbon Dance by Sharon Lee My rating: 5 of 5 stars I finished Ribbon Dance a couple of days ago. I took my time to savor the book rather than devouring it all in one go (or close) as I…
I haven’t talked about this publicly yet, but we lost my brother recently. He was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer about 13 months before he died. He had the best treatment, but it wasn’t enough. Please, get your colonoscopies…
Role Playing by Cathy Yardley My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a lovely story! I heard about this book from a friend in a Slack community. I was reluctant at first because I just don’t read romances. My husband…
The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Jen Gunter My rating: 5 of 5 stars If you’re AFAB, do you understand your body and what it’s going through from ages 40 or so up? Are you…
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