More Glasse

     I dropped my current pair of glasses and broke them, too.  I asked Carol for help getting glasses and picking out frames, since she is femme enough.  She wound up doing that while I was away for a writing day.  Carol said it took her longer than she had expected to do that.  I would like her to have more time to do her own art, which is photography.

     I had a problem with headaches.  Carol figured out I was taking too many ibuprophen and making them worse.  She sure is smart.

     I am having a recurring problem with tendonitis in my thumb (mouse hand).  I have a brace that helps with that.  I miss giving Carol foot rubs.

     While my friend Dick is laid up after knee surgery, my other friend, Rose, has been giving me rides to the gym.  She also helped me fill out the form to apply for the Access van.  Another standing date for the gym, Nancy, can’t do it, next week, so Mary standing in (or driving in).

     The present moment is cozy.

More Successful Dentist Visit

     My friend Alice read the posting about the fact my dentist had referred me to someone outside my plan to fill some cavities using nitrous oxide.  She checked and found out her dentist, who she likes a lot, Dr. Marashi, is on my plan.  Alice’s father was a dentist, so that is a topic she is picky about.

     When I had gone to my dentist she had tried me out with a bite block, a plastic piece that keeps my mouth open.  If that had worked, I wouldn’t need laughing gas.  I had trouble keeping it in.

     At Dr. Marashi’s, he tried me on a bite block.  For some reason it was more successful.  Probably my Haldol was kicking in better.  So, I can go back to my dentist to fill the cavity.  Dr. Marashi also said the cavity is so small it is too early to fill it.  That was even better news.

     The present moment is sunny.

Dentist

     I went to the dentist expecting the Haldol to help with my exam.  It did make it easier to keep the x-rays in my mouth.  My hygienist said it was still hard to floss me, and that my ability to keep my teeth clean was going downhill.  She recommended using both hands on my electric toothbrush and disclosing dye to show me where I am missing.

     The dentist, Dr. Rowland, prescribed a fluoridated toothpaste.  She found a cavity that she can’t fill because of my movement.  Dr. Rowland referred me to a dentist who can use nitrous oxide.  She said that will be more expensive.  Dr. Rowland also said, once she refers me to that specialist, he may not be willing to refer me back.  I checked and found out he is not on my plan.

     The present moment is cozy.

Hairdresser

    I forgot to acknowledge my hairdresser, Laurie. She has done an amazing job, cutting my hair with my movements.  Laurie appreciates how much easier it is with the Haldol.  She is an artist with hair as well as well-read, musical and a good film critic.

     Also, my friend, who gets me to my haircuts, reminds me how much money to take out of the ATM, on the way.  Barbara stands with me to make sure I don’t forget my cash card.

     My fellow students in my line dance class say I am an inspiration dancing with HD.

     The present moment is cool sunshine.

Smoke Damage

     I was warming up some egg rolls in the microwave for the first time.  The instructions said two minutes for one.  I figured I could put five in for 10 minutes.  I stopped paying attention.  They burned.  My Huntington’s diminishes my sense of smell.

     The house smelled smoky for awhile.  I offered to pay for cleaning the carpets.  Carol found some carpet deodorizer that helped.

     This raises the question for me whether it is time to go into an Assisted Living Facility (ALF).  Am I dangerous home alone? 

     Carol says I am unique in being willing to go into an ALF.  She says I am independent in terms of being able to cook for myself safely for the most part.  Carol points out I enjoy being the Dyke About Town, out covering events.

     I am protective of her, wanting to reduce how much responsibility she has for me.  Also, I had a positive experience working at an ALF.

     I forgot to mention Carol says the Haldol is improving my memory

     The present moment is cool sunshine.