Posts Tagged ‘medication’

it’s a big one

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under thyroid | Jul 23, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, depression, hair loss, hypothyroidism, insomnia, medication, moody | 4 Comments

You may or not know that I’ve been on generic Synthroid for over a week. I will save my discussion of generics v. name brands for another time. I’ve been keeping track of my symptoms and I have noticed a slight change. Here are my changes: Fewer naps (some days none) Fewer mood swings Scalp ...Read more.

New BFF: Bipolar Diva!

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under Friend friday | May 28, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, blogging, depression, diet, Friend friday, medication, mommy, seroquel | 9 Comments

i am SO important lucky to get to introduce to you another new victim BFF (poor her) today ! Her name is Bipolar Diva and she’s an amazing mom, wife, and woman who, like many of us, is handling life with a side of medication. I hope you will enjoy her as much as I ...Read more.

I have a hole in my head

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under hair loss | May 18, 2010 | Tags: blogging, diet, hair loss, health, hypothyroidism, medication, NaBloPoMo | No Comments

But of course, you prolly already knew that, huh? But it’s true, I got it from my doctor. Today I went to see a dermatologist. This was actually my second trip to the dermatologist. My first visit was with one back in the winter. I don’t remember what she said I just know she didn’t ...Read more.

I am not my hair

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under hair loss | May 13, 2010 | Tags: blogging, diet, forgetful, hair loss, hypothyroidism, Hysterectomy, medication, NaBloPoMo, vegan, vegetarian | 3 Comments

I am not my hair. Or so I thought. In the most recent past, I’ve spent a lot of money on my hair. You may not realize (or give a crap), but African American hair requires a lot of upkeep to keep it, well, up. Ha. I mean it’s expensive to keep your hair looking ...Read more.

i’m a sugar whore

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under health | May 4, 2010 | Tags: blogging, coffee, depression, diet, medication, NaBloPoMo, vegan | 4 Comments

Yep. I love sugar. I’ve tried exercising and eating healthily before but I always had a tough time giving up sugar. To be sure, I switched to low sugar jelly, which I still eat and sugar substitute (I know there is research against it) but I STILL need something sweet. Fruit satisfies my need for ...Read more.

Hey AstraZeneca, where’s my check?

Posted by Queen of Everything | Filed under insomnia | Apr 27, 2010 | Tags: antidepressants, blogging, depression, health insurance, insomnia, medication, seroquel | No Comments

So. I heard today that the drug company AstraZeneca, the makers of the antipsychotic drug Seroquel has settled some kind of multi million dollar claim with the government. According to the Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100427-717519.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHeadlinesEurope) the company allegedly “illegally marketed the drug for unapproved uses, such as for the treatment of aggression, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety, ...Read more.