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A very good news

morning sniffles — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:46:00 +0000

I just came from rheumatologist today and got a very good news from my doctor.
Based on my latest lab work up, my urine protein has become negative and the blood in my urine has been reduced which are signs that I am on remission. Adding to this is having an optimal HDL and LDL levels.
I would like to think that I am on my way to recovery. He asked me how do I feel. I said that I feel better. I just wanted my face to return to its normal shape and size. My steroids have been reduced. I am now taking it every other day.
Hope that my recovery continues.

On my way to recovery

morning sniffles — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:32:20 +0000

I came to see my doctor who is now holding most of his clinic hours at St. Luke’s in Global City. The travel was a bit painful considering that the summer has kicked in. One hour already late for my appointment, I still waited for an hour for my turn. My turn has come and the doctor was pretty pleased with my latest lab result. Just the same I did not tell him that I no longer take two of his prescribed medications. The reason why I was there was so that I could get the medical advice on properly tapering the steroids.
He noted that my urine protein and blood (hematuria) are at +1 from +3. They should be negative of course. My cholesterol level is just 5 points above the normal. Although he scribbled on his prescription pad the same medications. I still do not plan to take in those medications except for the steroids, sinvastatin and losartan potassium. I might consider taking in some protein powder to replenish the one that I waste in my urine.

Into consideration

morning sniffles — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:50:41 +0000

The only drawback of my resignation from my post, if there would be any, is the insurance coverage that I have lost. I know that there is always affordable life insurance around but still, my faith is stronger than ever and I know that God would be my shield against any danger in this world. He knows that my heart beats for something else and the pulsation of this reality has been trying to escape my chest for the longest.
I have my mindset. I have my dreams. I have my desire. I had to breakaway.

Clear Lungs

morning sniffles — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:16:02 +0000

Part of the requirement for my apprenticeship program is the chest x-ray to ensure that none of us has a communicable disease. Although I have gotten mine about 2 months ago, I decided to have the test to ensure that I have not contracted any lung disorder when I was at the Lung Center of the Philippines.
After three days, I have gotten the result of my x-ray and I am pleasantly surprised to see that I have normal findings. After being exposed to pathogens, I only have God to thank for keeping me safe.

She's got freedom

morning sniffles — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:13:16 +0000

I got a text from my officemate asking for my dentist’s address. Her gums are swollen ad her dentist is nowhere to be found for almost a year already.
He braces have been removed by my dentist and she is scheduled for a fitting of retainers today. I told her to get dental discounts from the dentist.

Halitosis and friendship

morning sniffles — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:54:06 +0000

There are so many reasons for having halitosis or bad breath. It may be acute or chronic and most of the causes are poor dental hygiene, tooth or gum disease, or intestinal disorders.
Either cause, I think it is hard for someone to know that his or her breath stinks especially if the disease is chronic. For the reason that he or she is already used to his smell, which is like a body odor.
While it is curable, the dilemma lies on how to break the news to the person concerned especially if that person is our friend. Simply because we do not want to hurt his or her feelings.
I have a groupmate whose breath would really make your stomach turn and this observation I chose to keep to myself because it is a sensitive personal issue. I was just surprised to hear from my other groupmates while we were having our late lunch that they’ve been thinking of a tactful way in telling our groupmate that he has breath issue.
So while we save someone else’s life, how could we save our groupmate from further humiliation without making him feel humiliated?

Yogilates again

morning sniffles — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:51:51 +0000

We were sent to our Makati main office today for some work immersion.

I was excited not because of it but because I have the reason to go to Gold’s Gym in Glorietta afterwards. It’s Friday, it means it’s Yogilates day!

I felt so stretched out. The routines are not as easy as they look when they are being performed by the instructor. But it’s all worth it. This is the class that does not require leg work (yeah, my feet are still swelling) but yet again, it focuses on strengthening your core while releasing your body tensions.

The challenging routines although make your muscle shake really do not cause soreness. You can just feel some muscles have been work out or stretched, so to speak, but it is not painful.

I wish I could do yoga everyday. It’s really invigorating especially when you have a sauna bath afterwards.