I think it will make it so much easier for people needing help and support with the sites and links having them at the top now. That was Michelle's idea and a great one. One of the main reasons for my blog is to help other find information that was so hard for me to find. Every time I come across a new support board or a new information page I like to add it so feel free to pass along any information.
I oft on blog about myself and from time to time post some great research I come across but I mainly want to have a way for everyone to find the help they need because I know how hard it was for me. Plus so many others are learning about our condition just from interest in what we do here on my blog so thanks everyone for reading and helping spread the word about this invisible condition.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
New Layout!!!
Take a look at the new place!!! I have been helping my BFF out with some blog work in return she has helped me redesign "Pepper Knows Best" It has given it a great new look I am super pleased with. Thanks Michelle!! BTW She is for hire ... She Loves to do blogs
Bret Michaels suffers from Brain Hemorrhage
Bret Michaels' condition critical from brain bleed
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer The Associated Press
Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:27 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache. The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas. Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice." For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition.
"He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said.
Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009. For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
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By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer The Associated Press
Saturday, April 24, 2010 1:27 AM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bret Michaels is in critical condition suffering from a brain hemorrhage, his publicist said Friday.
Joann Mignano, Michaels' New York-based publicist, confirmed a report on People magazine's website that said the former Poison frontman was rushed to intensive care late Thursday after a severe headache. The report said doctors discovered bleeding at the base of his brain stem.
Mignano said tests are being conducted but did not know where he was being treated.
The 47-year-old glam-rock reality TV star had an emergency appendectomy at a private care facility for diabetics last week after complaining of stomach pains before he was scheduled to perform at Sea World in San Antonio, Texas. Michaels later wrote on his website that though the surgery "has taken its toll," doctors expected him to make a full recovery.
Michaels is currently a contestant on the third season of Donald Trump's NBC competitive reality show, "The Celebrity Apprentice." For the first six episodes, Michaels served as a lighting rod for the show's male team, avoiding being fired in the boardroom.
Trump said in a statement Friday that he was "deeply saddened" to hear of Michaels' condition.
"He's a great competitor and champion, and I hope he will be fine," Trump said.
Before joining "The Celebrity Apprentice," Michaels starred as the lothario on VH1's lusty reality dating series "Rock of Love" from 2007 to 2009. For three seasons, Michaels searched for the women of his dreams amid a sea of implants, tattoos and thongs.
He also served as a judge on the fifth season of the USA singing competition "Nashville Star" in 2007.
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Monday, April 19, 2010
Things did not go as planned
I have been absent from my blog for a while and I am so sorry for that. Some things have really been amazing for me lately with my health. I guess after 8 years I get to take a break for a while. I get so excited to get up and be able to get on the treadmill and still feel like swimming. I have hurt and been fatigued for so long it feels really strange to be able to get back to the things I enjoy.
I recently had a girls night and my best friend gave me the best compliment when she noticed I had lost weight. The next day she felt bad she blurted it out in front of everyone but it boosted my confidence that she noticed.
My headaches are not as bad I just saw my neurologist last week and he upped my Topamax to 150 mg. He is really pleased at how I am progressing.
But the bad news. I have nothing bad to say but our friendship is no more. I was really excited to get to help someone that needed me but it seems that we can't get along. It seems I'm the one to blame I like to pick and play and have a playful humor and he takes it as being critical so I will not use his name in this post and wont be blogging anymore about him. I'm letting you know so I wont be ask it is still a sensitive subject for me.
If you know me at all you know I'm not the type of person to give up I hate being told I can't do something. And I was sure I could help. I knew to much about what he had gone through and could sympathize like no one else. I'm sorry it had to end this way but God will take care of all of us in his own way.
I recently had a girls night and my best friend gave me the best compliment when she noticed I had lost weight. The next day she felt bad she blurted it out in front of everyone but it boosted my confidence that she noticed.
My headaches are not as bad I just saw my neurologist last week and he upped my Topamax to 150 mg. He is really pleased at how I am progressing.
But the bad news. I have nothing bad to say but our friendship is no more. I was really excited to get to help someone that needed me but it seems that we can't get along. It seems I'm the one to blame I like to pick and play and have a playful humor and he takes it as being critical so I will not use his name in this post and wont be blogging anymore about him. I'm letting you know so I wont be ask it is still a sensitive subject for me.
If you know me at all you know I'm not the type of person to give up I hate being told I can't do something. And I was sure I could help. I knew to much about what he had gone through and could sympathize like no one else. I'm sorry it had to end this way but God will take care of all of us in his own way.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Prepairing for Easter
I thought yesterday was suppose to be hot and sunny but is was kind of rainy looking all day which usually equals a Weather Doppler headache for me. Good news the gloomy weather did not bring it on. I had the usual headache but I can live with a certain amount of pain. It is the fetal position headaches that get me.
I had a rather special day yesterday. I got to spend time with probably the 2 closest people I have had in my life in years. Michelle, aka supermom and my girl BFF and Jake who seems to be becoming my guy BFF, I never had any friends or family that I thought would be there for me and look after me like they both do. I’m sure they will both be in my life when we are all old and grey. When I left Chell’s house they were texting each other to keep in contact that I was alright. Both always require a phone call or text to make sure I’m home safe. It feels so good to have people care.
I was talking to Michelle one day week about Easter and telling her one of my favorite things as a kid was coloring eggs. So she invited me to come and help. Which gave us a chance to gab and hang out and I got to play with her two girls. They were confident I was there to play and not see Michelle at all…lol I had a 5 year old hugging and hanging on my pockets and a nudist taking me to have tea.
Apparently Topamax is working because I was playing hard with the girls and still no major headache.
Michelle is such a good host she had cheese and crackers with fresh fruit. And she even sent Jake a cup cake because he had joked he wanted one. She is such a thoughtful person and I understand more and more everyday why Brian knew one day I would need her.
After my egg dying I spent some time shopping with Jake for the Easter bunny.
I made the bone head move. My left side is weak and I have coordination issues on that side so I don’t use the pockets on my left side or hardly do much of anything because I will be terribly embarrassed because I will tip or dip something so I try to avoid using my left especially when out.
WE had gone to eat and I had my ringer on vibrate so it would not ring. I never have my phone off me or out of my hand so I don’t worry about loosing it. But I lost it. So Jake is sitting in the car and I am starting to head back in where we were to see if it came out of my pocket. When OMG!!! I can feel it vibrate!!! But it is not in my pocket. So here I am in the parking lot feeling myself up in front of Jake no less. And Vibrating !!! I’m feeling my front pocket I’m feeling my back pocket…
Then I feel the vibrate again but it was weird not in my right pocket at all… I knew it was on me but where? Then I felt on my left side. I had put it in my left pocket. I never put anything in my left pockets. Especially anything important.
When I got home I did have a bit more of a headache but I had done a lot more than I usually do so it was understandable.
Pictures below of Michelle, O, baby m and me...
I had a rather special day yesterday. I got to spend time with probably the 2 closest people I have had in my life in years. Michelle, aka supermom and my girl BFF and Jake who seems to be becoming my guy BFF, I never had any friends or family that I thought would be there for me and look after me like they both do. I’m sure they will both be in my life when we are all old and grey. When I left Chell’s house they were texting each other to keep in contact that I was alright. Both always require a phone call or text to make sure I’m home safe. It feels so good to have people care.
I was talking to Michelle one day week about Easter and telling her one of my favorite things as a kid was coloring eggs. So she invited me to come and help. Which gave us a chance to gab and hang out and I got to play with her two girls. They were confident I was there to play and not see Michelle at all…lol I had a 5 year old hugging and hanging on my pockets and a nudist taking me to have tea.
Apparently Topamax is working because I was playing hard with the girls and still no major headache.
Michelle is such a good host she had cheese and crackers with fresh fruit. And she even sent Jake a cup cake because he had joked he wanted one. She is such a thoughtful person and I understand more and more everyday why Brian knew one day I would need her.
After my egg dying I spent some time shopping with Jake for the Easter bunny.
I made the bone head move. My left side is weak and I have coordination issues on that side so I don’t use the pockets on my left side or hardly do much of anything because I will be terribly embarrassed because I will tip or dip something so I try to avoid using my left especially when out.
WE had gone to eat and I had my ringer on vibrate so it would not ring. I never have my phone off me or out of my hand so I don’t worry about loosing it. But I lost it. So Jake is sitting in the car and I am starting to head back in where we were to see if it came out of my pocket. When OMG!!! I can feel it vibrate!!! But it is not in my pocket. So here I am in the parking lot feeling myself up in front of Jake no less. And Vibrating !!! I’m feeling my front pocket I’m feeling my back pocket…
Then I feel the vibrate again but it was weird not in my right pocket at all… I knew it was on me but where? Then I felt on my left side. I had put it in my left pocket. I never put anything in my left pockets. Especially anything important.
When I got home I did have a bit more of a headache but I had done a lot more than I usually do so it was understandable.
Pictures below of Michelle, O, baby m and me...
Friday, April 2, 2010
Yesterday was a beautiful day
I woke up this morning still beaming cause I just had such a good day. It was beautiful and sunny. Jake and I spent the day together. That is the cool thing with us both being single we can spend time together and enjoy each others company.
As we get to know get to know each other again I could kick myself for not knowing how alike we were in school. We both had a road to walk before we found our way back here and to know each other now I think makes it mean that much more because of the path we both walked alone.
We went and checked out a local place about horse back riding. This was recently a common interest, well one of many we have found we have. Not including feeling some of the same pain from our conditions.
I am so thrilled about my headache yesterday (maybe Jake is helping that too;) I took pain medicine first thing when I got up yesterday morning. I was kinda worried about my headache because of driving and being in the sun but I wore my rose colored sun glasses and the headache stayed very minimum. Plus this is with me taking all the back roads through madison county.
I have blogged on it before but just a reminder rose colored sun glasses help anyone with migraines or have headaches from brain injury or any other headache related condition.
As we get to know get to know each other again I could kick myself for not knowing how alike we were in school. We both had a road to walk before we found our way back here and to know each other now I think makes it mean that much more because of the path we both walked alone.
We went and checked out a local place about horse back riding. This was recently a common interest, well one of many we have found we have. Not including feeling some of the same pain from our conditions.
I am so thrilled about my headache yesterday (maybe Jake is helping that too;) I took pain medicine first thing when I got up yesterday morning. I was kinda worried about my headache because of driving and being in the sun but I wore my rose colored sun glasses and the headache stayed very minimum. Plus this is with me taking all the back roads through madison county.
I have blogged on it before but just a reminder rose colored sun glasses help anyone with migraines or have headaches from brain injury or any other headache related condition.
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