This is a time of celebration, so sit still and be quiet.

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Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration

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Pix - Aug 08, 2025 7:41:57 pm PDT #8696 of 8696
The status is NOT quo.

Cereal: In much less serious middle-aged health stuff...

I had a followup fasting blood draw on Monday, and the phlebotomist didn't do a great job. I have a yellowing bruise on the inside of my elbow, with two reddish marks in the center.
In the past two weeks, I have had three blood draws (normal labs before my physical, an MRR titer check, and an insulin resistance and hormone test). Two out of my three phlebotomists were great. Alas, the last one was not, and I have a bruise now. I also have had three shots (tetanus booster that I through was overdue and then realized AFTER the shot I had boosted three years ago), MMR booster since my immunity was, indeed, gone, and my first shingles shot. Can you tell summer break is ending and I'm trying to fit in ALL the daytime appointments?

Anyway, my genetics have finally caught up with me; I'm going on Crestor because of my cholesterol. My doc has also put me on CoQ10 200 mg to prevent the risk of developing insulin resistance from it. With these two meds and the supplements I already take (multivitamin, probiotic, and one for eye dryness), I think I officially need a daily pill organizer. Feeling 50 today!


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