I changed my mind #Periodically 29

Maybe it's because the idea of pain management came up directly after a flare-up, or maybe it's because the drugs were actually working, but about six weeks into my trial with the low-dose anti-depressant amitriptyline, in an attempt to reduce my pain, I began to feel like this pain management route wasn't for me. I…

A Period of Change #Periodically 21

Right first of all, some truths, disclaimers, apologies etc. Since I started the pill, and I don't know if it's because of the pill or whether it's just a coincidence, but I have really struggled to start new writing projects. Ongoing projects have been fine, but creatively, coming up with new ideas and starting new sentences…

Persistence – #Periodically 17

Long time no #Periodically, but don't fear I'm back with another exciting instalment of "WTF is happening in Hilary's pelvis" - I'm sure you were all anxiously waiting. So we left off with the discovery of two cysts, one functional (good), one hemorrhagic (bad) on my right ovary. The protocol is to wait six weeks…