1st September Trash Day...

Another Wednesday, another trip to the curb.  Hey, at least it's out of the house.  It's still warm & looks to be that way for a few more days.  I'm just a little off due to being on allergy meds for over a week.  I don't know how some people take these everyday.  

There's not much going on in the articles today.  Some talk about how huge of an HIV problem Russia is facing, or not facing.  Gilead does well as they talk about reformulations & pushing PrEP. Yippie.

I guess that's about all for today.  Stay well.

Cya...

Gut Bacteria...

In the last few years there've been a lot of studies over the biome &/or gut bacteria.   This article gives information on Spanish research over the correlation between gut bacteria & immune recovery in HIV patients.   The article isn't as thorough as I'd like, but it's newer research.  It's an interesting read.  Goes to show, the body has be viewed as a whole if we hope to push medicine forward.

Cya....

Allergy Meds & Lighter Fluid...

This morning I had my 1st serious nosebleed in a while.  It took a bit to get it under control.  I'm not surprised.  I've been prone to them with my allergies & meds for some time.  But allergy meds actually make nosebleeds far more common for me.   I can handle a few days on them & then the wheel starts spinning, eventually it's bound to land on nosebleed.

All the mowing lately hasn't helped.  Neither has the brush cutting/burning.  I think the worst culprit is the stench of lighter fluid my neighbors use to get their charcoal going.  It kills my throat & nose.  These people can't start a grill without a gallon of lighter fluid.

Other than that, things are going well here.  Shopping was no fun this morning, but when is it?  Labor Day weekend is wrapping up.

Cya...

I See A Worn Door...

I didn't paint the door black.  Nope, just white again.  The back door was looking pretty rough.  It got a couple new coats of paint.  The 1st coat just sank in & dried in no time.  The door was really porous.   

Not much else going on here this Labor Day weekend.   There's some laundry to get to, but that's about it.  The weather's pleasant, if only the ragweed would blow on out of here.

Hope you're having a good weekend.

Cya...

Allergy Meds...

I used to take my allergy meds a lot more frequently, but they started causing me a lot of issues.  The foremost being that they significantly increase my chances for a nosebleed.  The longer I take them, the more apt it is to happen.  

I can avoid taking them most of the year.  Not during ragweed season.  Unfortunately, today is the 6th straight day I've had to take them.  I'm sure I'll have a nosebleed soon.  

Allergy meds are a good example of trading 1 bad thing for another.  Taking the meds mean I don't have to deal with most of the allergy issues, like not seeing clearly.  But they also bring nosebleeds, slight swelling, overly dry sinuses & extra sinus drainage that irritates my stomach.  I normally opt just to deal with allergies, but right now I need the meds.  It comes down to choosing the bad thing you can deal with best.

Cya...

Friday & Shopping..

Went shopping  this morning.  The store was busy.  I guess everyone was getting their stuff for Labor Day weekend.  You know the time when they kill hamburgers  by grilling them outdoors marinated in lighter fluid.   

Other than that, nothing much is going on today.  I'm fine with that.  I'm doing my best just to deal with allergies.   I didn't see anything in the articles.  So, I'll end this for now.

Have a great weekend.

Cya...

BD Take 50...

Hello September, we meet again.  OK, let's try not to suck.  Hopefully the weather will be good & nothing too dramatic will happen.  

It's my birthday again, oh joy.  The 40's have left the building.   I'm surprised to still be hear.  Back in 2000 they were still only giving  people with HIV/AIDS 5 - 10 years.   They way I felt, I figured maybe 3 or 4. 

I could post some sarcastic things or even a pic of birthday cake.  Or maybe some video of Happy Birthday.  Up until last year, my dentist office would leave a message on your voicemail of them singing the song to you.  I was a corny, but nice.  I know it was just a computer program, but still they made an effort.

So Happy Birthday to all those born today.  Like Yvonne De Carlo sang, I'm Still Here,,,  

Cya...