Again, I slipped up in my daily blogging commitment. I wanted to use the Blog to help me chronicle the passage of time since time just seems to slip through my fingers without leaving any imprints in my mind. I see the last time I blogged was on Aug 12 and now this is October 31st... 2 1/2 months just slipped by!

I see on Oct 26, DLH dropped by. Hmm, she expressed some concern that I do not seem to share much about my daily life. Well, that is probably the problem...I don't remember much about my daily life. That is why I thought blogging might help me. However, this does not seem to be helping.

Since I can only start where I am...

2003 has been filled with medical issues!

Osteoporosis, then diabetes, possible kidney problems, acid reflux disease, possible ulcers...what a bummer!

I started to stretch (a little). In one day, I have noticed a major improvement in my mobility. I shall keep it up because it is the start of my better health campaign.

Discovered the acid reflux disease because I wanted a 2nd opinion on my Internist's recommendation to stop taking the Nexium since I was not having any symptoms. However, I wouldn't have symptoms since I was taking the Nexium...duh? Anyway, I felt uneasy about my doctor's recommendation. So I went to see my Gastroenterologist. He recommended a 24 hour acidic monitor (chip in my esophagus for 24 hours connected to monitoring device). Unpleasant, but I thought it worthwhile for a definitive answer. The answer turned out to be bad. When I get back from my trip, I shall go into the hospital for a "looksee".

I talked to my acupuncturist and he believes that herbs would be the better way to go. I am starting those tonight. I will be on them for 2 weeks before taking the other test. I am hoping there would be good results. We shall see.