This year has been so crazy that I’ve lost track of my acupuncture appointments. So I’ll have to re-trace my steps: Acupuncture with Sophie #1 – January 16, 2020 Group Acupuncture 2020 #1 – February 3, 2020 Acupuncture with Sophie #2 (CANCELLED) – March 5, 2020 Group Acupuncture 2020 #2 (CANCELLED) – March 19, 2020…
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Acupuncture with Sophie after Election
Another good acupuncture session with Sophie. She replaced the body magnet that had fallen off from my right shoulder. I asked her about the online acupressure class that Francis mentioned yesterday in the Tuesday Pain Group, and she said it will start on Wednesday, November 18. She (and the M.A.) pointed out that she had…
A Week of Appointments
Sunday, September 27, 2020 I chose to stay in my jammies all day. It was a hot day, high of 97 F. I spent time on Suburban Married Lady before doing dishes and making supper. I took Emily out in my jammies and robe, using the 6-ft. leash and attached collar that I retrieved from…
Kaiser Pain Management Group online, Session 10
I’m still obsessing about the edema in my feet! The tingling and numbness is constant now and there’s additional pain in the joints of my 3rd and 4th toes on my right foot. I have ordered a foot massager with the trigger points, compression socks (knee-high), and a metal shoe horn, which are due to…
Acupuncture In-person with Sophie
Finally, after 4 1/2 months, I was able to have an in-person acupuncture appointment again with Sophie. As instructed by the M.A. when the appointment was made, I called when we got to Union City and the M.A. who answered told me to come on in and upstairs to the Acupuncture Department. At the Building…
Lent Without Carbs Update 1
Today is the 9th day I have been on a carnivore diet. Nothing plant-based, except for occasional stevia in my coffee. My daily carb quota has averaged 18 grams total carbs, with protein averaging 45 grams and fat averaging 78 grams per day. I’m struggling with snack addiction but have been drinking lots of seltzer…
Group Acupuncture 2020, Session 1
Monday, February 3, 2:00 p.m. I’m glad to be in group acupuncture again, although I would have preferred closer to mid-February since I don’t see Sophie again until March 5. But, oh, well. At least it wasn’t for January 30! Today was a full and busy day, starting with Linda’s rheumatology appointment and lab blood…
Individual Acupuncture 2020, Session 1
Thursday, January 16, 11:00 a.m. It’s raining today! But I’m excited to be starting another individual acupuncture series, and especially looking forward to having Sophie Tu, the acupuncturist who did the group acupuncture sessions during the Pain Management Program I attended in January-March 2018. I arrived with enough time to check in and fill in…
Group Acupuncture 2019, #9
Friday, December 6, 2019, 3:30 p.m. It was overcast but not yet raining as we drove to Union City today. Inside the building, one elevator wasn’t working so I just took the stairs, both up and down. I usually prefer the elevators because I don’t feel steady at all when climbing or descending stairs. But…
Group Acupuncture 2019, #9
Friday, December 6, 2019, 3:30 p.m. It was overcast but not yet raining as we drove to Union City today. Inside the building, one elevator wasn’t working so I just took the stairs, both up and down. I usually prefer the elevators because I don’t feel steady at all when climbing or descending stairs. But…