Yay Jesse!!

Laura, I...don't know what that last line means?

I appear to have had an ocular migraine, which is weird on several levels, including that I've never gotten an actual migraine. It was over in my peripheral vision, so I kept driving, figuring that it was maybe something like a floater, and five minutes later it went away.

Between this and phantom itches -- one of which woke me up the other week, and some that I have this morning, I'm wondering if something allergic-like is going on.

Theodosia, it could be some sort of allergy, or really an intolerance. I've gotten ocular migraines off and on since forever. I get them less often now (to some extent, they were tied to my cycle). I never got real migraines, but when the ocular ones resolved, I often ended up with a headache.

MSG was one of my triggers (and also gave me small outbreaks of hives), so if you've been eating prepared foods, particularly soups and things like Chicken Pot Pies, check the ingredient list. Also, if you've been eating Chinese food, KFC etc., that could be a source of MSG (and you could have a different intolerance entirely).

Now I can tolerate some MSG occasionally, but I generally avoid it.

I hadn't dealt with ocular migraines much in a long time, then this past spring, they came back with a vengeance. I was living a nearly caffeine-free life (because giving up caffeine helped my anxiety a lot). I ended up going back on the caffeine.

At first, I just had caffeinated coffee to combat an ocular migraine that had already struck. They were coming frequently enough though, that I just added caffeine back into my day. It seems to have worked.

I've had an ocular migraine while driving. That's some scary shit right there. I'm glad you're okay.

Not Laura, but I think the last line is, "And we are off again."

ETA: Windsparrow, I hope the meds work the way you need them to.

Jesse, yay for thermostat-success!

Theo, I have odd migraines--never an ocular one like you describe, but as Cindy says, they're often linked to something in my environment. I know you have allergies and sensitivities, so that wouldn't surprise me. I hope you identify the likely trigger without setting off the reaction again, and are able to avoid it in the future.

I have a super busy day which is not ideal for having just taken in a foster puppy, but she seems to be coping.

spent about half an hour playing with her this morning, then was out for 3 hours of block-walking. Have been home almost an hour and had two potty breaks with her outside and then played with her again, not I am off to volunteer at the shelter and get some materials from my State Rep campaign.

I fixed my daughter's car, but overall, it's just a terrible weekend. It's just too much.

Go you, msbelle!

I am doing pretty well toward my goal of not doing much, but I did go to the new Target by my house and ended up buying like a whole new wardrobe. Four shirts and a skirt! Yikes. Better not do that ever weekend...

A friend picked me up and brought me to another friends house to watch football. Which I don't care one bit about Michigan vs Michigan State. But seeing people is key.

It's getting cold here—I need to get a coat next time I get someone to take me to my house.

Also trying to find someone who can drive me on a Wednesday afternoon to my follow up appointment. In theory I could uber but I think it would be hard (and expensive) given how I'm getting in and out of the house. (Well, easier to get back via uber since I could say what to do, to the driver)

Timelies all!

Am in the main concert room, listening to the Guests of Honor.

What's going on, Gud? Can you prioritize, so what MUST get done, gets done, and the rest can be pushed back if needed?

I hope you are doing ok, Gud.

Glad you are getting out amongst the humans, meara

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