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  • About Me

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    HappyPlatypus

    Male, 40, Married
    MO, USA
    Member since June 28

    • About Me

      I'm a passionate animal lover who lives with my wife, who is not an animal (thought I should mention that) 10 rescued cats & 3 rescued dogs. I write & photograph for fun.

      I'm a passionate animal lover who lives with my wife, who is not an animal (thought I should mention that) 10 rescued cats & 3 rescued dogs. I write & photograph for fun.

    • Interests

      Even though I turn 40 this year and I feel like I'm turning 400, I like to think I'm still a big kid at heart. I'm still the guy who titters at accidental double entendres, the dork who loves making puns and building weird creatures out of snow and the former entertainment editor who remains convinced that "Cannibal the Musical" and "Return of the Killer Tomatoes" rank next to "Monster's Ball" and "Sling Blade" as the best movies of all time. I love gothic music, writing fiction, reading books and taking photographs. Sometimes it seems like I've forgotten how to laugh and forgotten how to share myself with people. I'd like to do that again.

      Even though I turn 40 this year and I feel like I'm turning 400, I like to think I'm still a big kid

  • Recent Activity

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  • Journal

    • Hospital visits, nekkid pictures and new life

      Mood August 26, 2009 4:13pm

      Cleaning out closets to donate clothes to Goodwill the other day, I got to laughing at the discovery of a T-shirt I haven't been able to wear in …

    • Dear Todd ...

      Mood August 10, 2009 4:59pm

      Sigh. After disappearing for a couple weeks, I was all about returning to journal writing with some triumphant lead, some witty, inspirational, …

    • Wistfulness, Buffy and the Rejuvenation in a Doggie Grin

      Mood July 27, 2009 2:37pm

      The frozen smiles beaming out at me from our wedding photos seem more like accusing grimaces now, and the joyful extended family moments captured on …

    • MS Mood Swings, Streaking & Suicidal Thoughts

      Mood July 23, 2009 9:07pm

      Back in the day, when I still a healthy, skinny, sexy young pup of only 20 or so, when I wore crushed velvet and vinyl outfits and hair that fell …

    • How Do You Begin To Say Goodbye?

      Mood July 23, 2009 8:07pm

      When I think of my father, I invariably think of his hands. They are thick and rough, with short, powerful fingers with the strength of pillars. They …

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    • Hug

      From MegJP October 21

      I haven't been around much but see you haven't been either; I hope everything's good and you're well.

    • Hug

      From happysoul September 25

      Hey, I noticed you've been MIA.
      I hope everything is okay.
      xxoo, Holly

    • Hug

      From happysoul September 14

      Hi Todd, How are you doing? Also how is your dad doing too?
      Thinking of you.
      xxoo, Holly

    • Ray of Sunshine

      From ALC67 September 13

      Just thought I'd drop you a line and see how kitties are doing. How's Nutmeg these days? All better?

    • Hug

      From stitch September 12

      Results of the thursday day at the vet. Pooh's hematocrit when from 13.1 to 25 normal is 28. His hemoglobin went from 3.9 to 7.2 normal being 8.6. He just about doubled everything. Vet was amazed said pooh certainly used one of his 9 lives this time. It was a miracle that they found the parasite in time. So we have to continue with the antibiotic for the parasite and we are weaning him of the prednisone. The vet wants to see him again for more blood work up in three weeks from now. Whew!!!!
      talk about being on a rollercoaster ride with my emotions. One minute your baby is going to die and the next minute he is on the road to recovery.

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  • Goals

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

      I just got diagnosed. Everyone's deluging me with books I don't want to read that want me to be inspired. I'm still in the cranky, OMG stage. :)

      Treatments

      Copaxone Too Soon to Tell
      I've been on it since February. I love it. After two months, the shots no longer even hurt -- they were rarely more than a prick, anyway -- and the rashes and itchiness have mostly gone away.
    • Close Diabetes Type 2

      I need to learn, want to share knowledge!

      Treatments

      Eating Healthier Foods Working / Worked
      I'm trying. Been complicated by OCD.
      Glyburide Working / Worked
      Works well. Take twice daily.
      Metformin Working / Worked
      1000 mg, 2x day. Works well in combo with Glyburide.
      Physical Exercise Working / Worked
      I don't do it nearly enough.
    • Open Restless Legs Syndrome

      Thought I'd share information and seek support.

      Treatments

      Dostinex Not Working
      Didn't work.
      Lexapro Not Working
      Didn't work.
      Mirapex Working / Worked
      This works the best of all the treatments Ive ever used and Ive tried them all over the years. But it doesnt work by itself for me. Used in conjunction with Vicodin its perfect.
      Paxil Not Working
      Didn't work.
      Prozac Not Working
      Didn't work.
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