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Seasons don't matter!

By fibonae
07/01/09

Losing Digits....

By fibonae
07/01/09

Air conditioning

By fibonae
07/01/09

What do you think? Is thi...

By DugEB
06/28/09

So Cold...

By blytewithers
06/06/09

Summer Time Issues

By BZberta
06/06/09

If I have Raynaud's

By BZberta
06/01/09

More info about Raynauds ...

By gghcgail
05/01/09

Preparing for the Winter

By Dardruba
04/29/09

11 Things you Should Know about your Skin

By Dr. Orrange April 27, 2009 1:21am 13 Comments

DrOrrange

Bumps, lumps, dry skin, and rashes are the most common thing I am asked about at dinner parties. I have learned from the best during my training and hear the same "pearls of wisdom" over and over again that I pass on to my patients and friends. I'd like to pass them on to you.

1) Dry Skin: During the winter months you may …

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Rumpus Bumpus Cat

Hi there, Rumpus Bumpus Cat here (but you can call...

catslave Jul 05, 2009

Rumpus Bumpus Cat

Sunday, July 5, 2009 | A General Update story

Hi there, Rumpus Bumpus Cat here (but you can call me Bumpus or Bumps). I am just waundering around the house trying to figure out if it is better to barf on a spot that I know my Dad will step on first thing in the morning or to barf on the most expensive piece of carpet I can find. Decisions, decisions, decisions.
I am mad at my dad because he calls me poopy britches.&nb...

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My Angel

You're my angel of anquish,Of depression and d...

learningt... Jul 05, 2009

My Angel

Sunday, July 5, 2009

You're my angel of anquish,
Of depression and despair,
Woe worn on your wings
while trying to care-
but you can not bear
to hear your own songs of sadness
You look on this world
And upon me
With grave gleams of sadness and
of grief.
You want to let go,
To never have existed-
Its getting harder to find ways
To resist it
[death].
I can do nothing
but watch depression fly
and hope someday
you'll com...
One of those days

I've just been fustrated today. Kellie f...

learningt... Jul 04, 2009

One of those days

Saturday, July 4, 2009

I've just been fustrated today.
Kellie finally called. I understand she's been busy and all, but she couldn't find ONE second to send a text to let me know she was alright? I mean the last I had heard was she was being kicked out. I've been worrying for 2 days and staying up till 3 or 4 waiting to hear from her, and all for nothing. I just wish she could have found one second... o...

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Journal Entry for July 3,...

I fell into those emerald eyes Like sunlight ...

learningt... Jul 03, 2009

Journal Entry for July 3, 2009

Friday, July 3, 2009

I fell into those emerald eyes
Like sunlight into water.
I plunged deep into their depths
Completely unrestrained
And holding nothing back.
I fell into her heart
And left all of me behind.
...rough draft....
Garden time

I got to spend some time in my garden yesterday mo...

reddutchgirl Jul 03, 2009

Garden time

Friday, July 3, 2009 | A Positive story

I got to spend some time in my garden yesterday morning, surprise, surprise. It is producing nicely despite the fact that it is overridden by weeds. I did two more rows and at one point had to stop and just lay on my back to rest as I was getting dizzy. Well I freaked my poor neighbor out. He came running and calling. I jumped up and he yelled at me not to do that to...

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Eh?

I spent the last 3 nights with Kellie. They were 3...

learningt... Jul 03, 2009

Eh?

Friday, July 3, 2009

I spent the last 3 nights with Kellie. They were 3 amazing nights =]
On Monday night, she came over after work. We stayed up until about 5am lol. Then I woke up about noon and made us breakfast. I brought it up to the bedroom, woke her up, and we ate in bed. ^.^ I made homeade pancakes and didn't catch them on fire!!!!
Then Tuesday she stayed here until 7:00. Then came back at nine. At 11, we d...
working out

well I have started running at the gym again so I ...

redheadgal Jul 02, 2009

working out

Thursday, July 2, 2009 | A Positive story

well I have started running at the gym again so I hope I can keep on track, the pain in my hands is much less so it makes you want to do more of everything.

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getting there

I am typing all the cards right now but while it t...

redheadgal Jul 02, 2009

getting there

Thursday, July 2, 2009

I am typing all the cards right now but while it takes time I know I am slowy getting done. I would hire someone to do the drawings but I have these bills relating to my health, well maybe soon.
up date

Well As far as that dog goes it seems that it had ...

redheadgal Jul 02, 2009

up date

Thursday, July 2, 2009 | A General Update story

Well As far as that dog goes it seems that it had nothing to be with anyone at the pound, it was given to a nice nurse who lives in another area, well who knew, so at least I don't have to worry about her any more I am sure that she want to a good home, I will have a sweet dog like that one day.

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no call yet!

Still have not recieved a phone call from the docs...

fibonae Jul 02, 2009

no call yet!

Thursday, July 2, 2009 | A Venting story

Still have not recieved a phone call from the docs. office. Receptionest said that they were very busy, and sometime they will get back to me. She also said that if i couldn't handle the pain that i should go to the hospital told her I couldn't afford it!

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one day at a time

we are making 2 phone calls today! 1 calling...

fibonae Jul 02, 2009

one day at a time

Thursday, July 2, 2009

we are making 2 phone calls today! 1 calling insurance to find out why they don't cover the testing for allergies 2 calling florida for unclaimed money so she can get it back. Look out i'm on a roll! Be back soon.

Rumpus Bumpus Cat

Sunday, July 5, 2009 | A General Update story

Hi there, Rumpus Bumpus Cat here (but you can call me Bumpus or Bumps). I am just waundering around the house trying to figure out if it is bet...

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Raynaud's Disease Information

Raynaud's disease (RAY-noz) is a condition that affects blood flow to the extremities which include the fingers, toes, nose and ears when exposed to temperature changes or stress. It was named after Maurice Raynaud (1834 - 1881), a French physician who first described it in 1862. The symptoms include several cyclic color changes:

When exposed to cold temperatures, the oxygen supply to the fingertips, toes, and earlobes of Raynaud's disease patients are reduced and the skin color turn pale or white (called pallor) and become cold and numb.
When the oxygen supply is depleted, the skin colour turns blue (called cyanosis).
These events are episodic and when the episode subsides, or the area is warmed, blood returns to the area and the skin colour turns red (rubor) and then back to normal, often accompanied by swelling and tingling. These symptoms are thought to be due to reactive hyperemias of the areas deprived of blood flow.

All three colour changes are present in classic Raynaud's disease. However, some patients do not see all of the colour changes in all outbreaks of this condition.

Flat nails are also associated with Raynaud's disease.

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