Just say “no.”

Anybody else remember Nancy Reagan’s slogan from the 1980s? She was talking about DRUGS … and so am I. Effective today I’m through with Gemfibrozil, that new med I started taking nine days ago for high triglycerides. In case you’re wondering why, it’s because I developed a couple of side effects — both considered “severe” by the medical professionals on Drugs.com — that were ruining my quality of life: FATIGUE and SHORTNESS OF BREATH. For the record, shortness of breath sucks big time. It feels like there isn’t any oxygen in the room and I have to gasp for air. Yesterday was pretty awful.

When everything gets back to normal I’ll call Dr. M to find out what else I can try. Just between you and me, I take a ton of prescriptions and I’m tired of all the crapola with side effects.

Breaking news! I just subscribed to regular deliveries of my favorite Atkins snack bars on Amazon.com. Both of these flavors are INCREDIBLE with lots of protein and fiber and almost zero carbs. Ordering online is a very shrewd move by yours truly because Sam frequently can’t find them on the shelf at Wal-Mart or, if he does, they’re flavors I don’t like. (Sometimes a girl has to take these matters into her own hands.) For instance, I won’t eat anything that resembles a granola bar because the main ingredient is CONCRETE.

I should go to bed now before I get cross-eyed. Thank you for reading this.