tumballookey

» Skepchick » Pain, Drugs, and the Joy of Online Discussions

This Skepchick post is a nice follow up to my earlier post questioning the proposed Vicodin ban. I didn’t realize that acetaminophen could be so dangerous - even though it was mentioned in the original article that I read.

The ban sounds like a good move, but I agree with Rebecca at Skepchic: The necessary pain-killing opioids need to be moved to a different schedule so that chronic pain sufferers don’t encounter new hurdles when trying to obtain the medications that work for them.

Interestingly, this whole issue does seem to have illuminated how many people are dependent on Vicodin or Percocet to some extent. I can’t be critical myself, because as already stated, I wouldn’t throw Vicodin out in the cold if it showed up on my doorstep. There’s just a lot more people taking Dr. House dosages than I thought. And they all read feminist websites.

First, Limited, and Mojito (via ballookey)

My photo is featured front & center today at Coudal Partners.

Allow me to quote my husband:

“Kick ass!”

Done. This post concludes my whirlwind media tour, alerting all friends, relatives, and acquaintances of how mind-bendingly awesome I am, in case they don’t remember from the last time I rubbed their noses in one of my modest triumphs.

Mandelbrot mask (via subblue)

If you click through for the original size, it makes a sweet desktop wallpaper.

gisforgretchen:

Going through some old photos. This was always one of my favorites of Damian from when he was a baby (about 7 months old here). Not sure why the hat was put on him… I’m pretty sure Dan’s mom had just knitted it and we were laughing at the fact that it was snug on his big head :)

The unbearable cuteness of my nephew.

Flight by Margo Chase - Botanist by Orange22

It would be convenient if I hated these since they’re out of my range, but damn, I like them.

Nonsense Chart No.2 (via 1chord & a fib)

» Consumerist - FDA May Take Vicodin And Percocet Off The Market - Government

So I have to suffer because some people can’t handle their shit?

Back in ought-two I had surgery to remove melanoma and got a nice prescription for hydrocodone. I took it pretty much every four hours for the first two days, and about twice a day for the next two. After that? I STOPPED!

I did get my one refill even though I didn’t need it because my husband insisted that Vicodin was handy to have around. Turns out, I was glad I got the refill. I won’t go into lady-parts details, but for almost two years I took exactly one Vicodin each month for a little relief. Nothing’s quite done the job since, but I’m not out jonesing for my next Vicodin hookup. I just deal.

I keep a stockpile of incandescent bulbs (GE Reveals) in case those headache-inducing compact flourescents become mandatory. If they threaten to cut off Vicodin, I might actually seek some out just to have on hand.

Trading Cards (via ballookey)

People who follow me on Twitter, Flickr, Facebook, and *my other blog* will get sick of hearing, but I just want to make sure you understand. Free. Trading Cards. Just ask. Go to ballookey.com. My e-mail address is in the banner.

somefuckbagtookfartsandwich:

“Listen, Jake, I don’t give a hot-damn if I’m already at 23. Hit me again. I’m gonna go so far over Blackjack that I’m gonna go back around, and get Blackjack. Just you wait. I can’t go back to Matilda and tell her I blew all our meow money for her Fancy Feast on a goddamn card game now, can I? I said hit me again!”

Because Kellie Jane must see this.

» Some Bugs I Have Known

I wrote a little recap of the bugs and critters I’ve come across in Los Angeles. Maybe it’ll help some, maybe it’ll terrify others. I can say that familiarity has made it easier to tolerate some pests, and physically intervene with others. Know thy enemy.