We are happy to announce the arrival of Iron Springs's excellent new J.C. Flyer IPA! Come get some.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Back to that "new normal"
I actually felt so well on Tuesday that I was able to drive the car; attend a morning meeting and be focused and present for the discussion; run an errand to the dry cleaner and go grocery shopping. That represents a HUGE improvement over the past ten days, when I could barely move my sorry ass off the couch, and needed rides to everything. The shingles are showing a good response to the treatment, but their presence will prevent me from modeling at the Gilda's Club fashion show on Friday. It's too bad, but always better to protect the health of the other models who have compromised immune systems. The third time was not the charm, I'm afraid.
Still no word on whether the chemo combo is doing anything for the cancer. I anticipate getting my tumor markers checked again, maybe as soon as next Monday.
I was truly tired after all the running around yesterday, and noticed that my feet hurt. Not just hurt like I was tired of standing, but numb and tingly all around my toes on each foot. I think this is more neuropathy from the chemo combo. I reported it to Dr G's nurse and was told I could increase the gabapentin up to 900 mg three times a day, which is quite a bit more than I am taking now. It should help with the neuropathy pain.
I also ran some errands today. Went to Dr G's office for a shot of Neulasta to build my white blood cells, then drove north to exchange a pair of shoes (size 8.5 bought at Northgate Mall) to the size 8 (only at Alderwood Mall). I was fine with all that highway driving too.
My nose is a little runny, with a tendency to bleed (that's the Avastin), I am constipated (from the gabapentin), and I've run a very low grade fever of 99.2 degrees for the past the nights. I may be coming down with a something, and so plan to take it easy tomorrow and just go to my support group. They need to hear Jill's great shingles story.
Still no word on whether the chemo combo is doing anything for the cancer. I anticipate getting my tumor markers checked again, maybe as soon as next Monday.
I was truly tired after all the running around yesterday, and noticed that my feet hurt. Not just hurt like I was tired of standing, but numb and tingly all around my toes on each foot. I think this is more neuropathy from the chemo combo. I reported it to Dr G's nurse and was told I could increase the gabapentin up to 900 mg three times a day, which is quite a bit more than I am taking now. It should help with the neuropathy pain.
I also ran some errands today. Went to Dr G's office for a shot of Neulasta to build my white blood cells, then drove north to exchange a pair of shoes (size 8.5 bought at Northgate Mall) to the size 8 (only at Alderwood Mall). I was fine with all that highway driving too.
My nose is a little runny, with a tendency to bleed (that's the Avastin), I am constipated (from the gabapentin), and I've run a very low grade fever of 99.2 degrees for the past the nights. I may be coming down with a something, and so plan to take it easy tomorrow and just go to my support group. They need to hear Jill's great shingles story.
Healthy Spirits: Shipping Program
Hello Everyone,
We are taking a break from our shipping program while we figure out some details. Thank you for your patience.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
We are taking a break from our shipping program while we figure out some details. Thank you for your patience.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
tmi know.
You should skip this post.
I'm really only writing this down because I want to keep an accurate log of my symptoms and random health hiccups. It's scary not having health insurance here. I knew it would be.
Sunday- started feeling nauseous, fatigued, with painful stomach cramps. Fever of 100, chills and sweats throughout the night.
Monday and Tues- painful abdomen cramps, trouble digesting, aches and fatigue, dry heaving, frequent diarrhea that looks like bile. Bladder discomfort, as if I'm getting a uti. Monday night- I notice vaginal bleeding. fever goes down.
Weds- no shit, I think I have my period for the first time in three years. Not just spotting, but painful, thick bleeding. All other symptoms lingering but much better. Sharp flares of pain in my ovaries.
I have no clue what's going on here. It felt much like the stomach flu, but cleared up fast and resulted in menstruation (?). Did I eat a bad empanada or something? I get painful abdomen cramps and nausea frequently, supposedly from radiation scar tissue, but it's usually linked to hard-to-digest foods and goes away after a few hours.
I'm kinda thinking I should see an obgyn just in case. hm. Find a free service here, or wait til August when I fly back for my scans?
what is my body trying to tell me?
I'm really only writing this down because I want to keep an accurate log of my symptoms and random health hiccups. It's scary not having health insurance here. I knew it would be.
Sunday- started feeling nauseous, fatigued, with painful stomach cramps. Fever of 100, chills and sweats throughout the night.
Monday and Tues- painful abdomen cramps, trouble digesting, aches and fatigue, dry heaving, frequent diarrhea that looks like bile. Bladder discomfort, as if I'm getting a uti. Monday night- I notice vaginal bleeding. fever goes down.
Weds- no shit, I think I have my period for the first time in three years. Not just spotting, but painful, thick bleeding. All other symptoms lingering but much better. Sharp flares of pain in my ovaries.
I have no clue what's going on here. It felt much like the stomach flu, but cleared up fast and resulted in menstruation (?). Did I eat a bad empanada or something? I get painful abdomen cramps and nausea frequently, supposedly from radiation scar tissue, but it's usually linked to hard-to-digest foods and goes away after a few hours.
I'm kinda thinking I should see an obgyn just in case. hm. Find a free service here, or wait til August when I fly back for my scans?
what is my body trying to tell me?
Healthy Spirits: Cantillon (Please Read Carefully)
We just received a VERY LIMITED supply of Cantillon.
1. Gueuze 750ml
2. Rose De Gambrinus 750ml
3. Cuvee Des Champions 750ml
Bottles are LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER. Beer Club members may reserve over the phone, but this is one of the rare exceptions when the club discount does not apply. For everyone else, bottles are behind the counter, and will not be stocked on the shelves. They are available by request only.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
1. Gueuze 750ml
2. Rose De Gambrinus 750ml
3. Cuvee Des Champions 750ml
Bottles are LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER. Beer Club members may reserve over the phone, but this is one of the rare exceptions when the club discount does not apply. For everyone else, bottles are behind the counter, and will not be stocked on the shelves. They are available by request only.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Healthy Spirits: Bruery Coton
Just scored another case of this barrel aged old ale from The Bruery. It's on the shelves now. Come and get it!
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
Healthy Spirits: FW Parabola (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)
Hello Everyone,
We just got a very small allocation of Firestone Walker PARABOLA. Bottles are limit 2 per customer, only Beer of the Month Club members may have bottles held for them. Members should make reservations BY PHONE ONLY. This is the only way we can guarantee your reservation. The number is 415-255-0610.
For non members, bottles will be behind the counter and available by request only. You will have to ask for them, as they will not be stocked on the shelves.
I realize these small releases can be frustrating. The bottle limits and by request only policy should help to ensure everyone gets a fair shot at this. Good luck everyone.
cheers,
dave hauslein
beer manager
415-255-0610
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