Since Thursday I have been having incredible sharp, shooting pains pass through my head. When they would come on then it would make me flinch and sometimes even make me sick to my stomach. The backside of my head has been very sensitive to the touch. Yesterday I went to the doctor since the pain had been happening for 6 days. The doctor asked me many questions and felt around on my head. On the back of my head, he found a lipoma which is a soft fatty lump(must be diet time). The doctor diagnosed the pain as Occipital Neuralgia. He gave me three options if this was the true problem. They included removing the lump, which could cause damage to the nerve, I could also take medication which has major side effects or I could just deal with the pain and hope that it goes away. The doctor assumed that the lump was irritated possibly from a fall while snowboarding a couple of days before. I was pretty nervous when he found the lump since my eight year old nephew just finish treatment for his brain tumor which was removed a year ago. The doctor said that it was definitely not cancerous and is hopeful that the pain will go away on it's own. My head is still very tender, however, the sharp pains have occurred much less.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Occipital Neuralgia
Since Thursday I have been having incredible sharp, shooting pains pass through my head. When they would come on then it would make me flinch and sometimes even make me sick to my stomach. The backside of my head has been very sensitive to the touch. Yesterday I went to the doctor since the pain had been happening for 6 days. The doctor asked me many questions and felt around on my head. On the back of my head, he found a lipoma which is a soft fatty lump(must be diet time). The doctor diagnosed the pain as Occipital Neuralgia. He gave me three options if this was the true problem. They included removing the lump, which could cause damage to the nerve, I could also take medication which has major side effects or I could just deal with the pain and hope that it goes away. The doctor assumed that the lump was irritated possibly from a fall while snowboarding a couple of days before. I was pretty nervous when he found the lump since my eight year old nephew just finish treatment for his brain tumor which was removed a year ago. The doctor said that it was definitely not cancerous and is hopeful that the pain will go away on it's own. My head is still very tender, however, the sharp pains have occurred much less.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tight Cut
About a week ago I was over at Mike Shin's house and saw that there was a coupon in the mail for a haircut. The coupon was for $19 and it not only came with a haircut but a complimentary 
drink, head and neck massage, a hot towel for the face, shampoo and display TV playing sports. Sounded like a pretty good deal so yesterday I decided that I would go try out the new place. I love finding coupons in the mail for haircuts, although they are usually $7.99 Super Cuts, but this one to Tight Cuts came with a massage which was much needed. Upon entering I was greeted by a girl that looked about my age 
wearing a short tight skirt (maybe this is why they call it tight cuts, not sure). She was very friendly and asked if I would like a drink. A minute later another gal came from the back saying that she was Nicole and asked me if I was ready. I went and sat in the chair and she began to cut my hair and chat with me. There were a couple of other employees sitting right next to me that were waxing each others arms and even offered me a wax job for my trip to Hawaii. I pleasantly declined their offer. After the cut was finished the shampoo and scalp massage began. Then the soothing steamed towel was placed on my face. Wow, this was almost as great as Satin Hands. Then the "neck" massage began. It was a little awkward at this point because her hands got a little further down my neck then what I considered my "neck". I will admit I was relaxed at this point until I remembered that I had left my coupon out in the car. Crap, how was I going to politely tell them that I needed to go to my car and get the coupon, especially after all that had gone on with this haircut. The haircut was still fairly inexpensive, however, I will probably stick with the usual Super Cuts or Great Clips next time.
drink, head and neck massage, a hot towel for the face, shampoo and display TV playing sports. Sounded like a pretty good deal so yesterday I decided that I would go try out the new place. I love finding coupons in the mail for haircuts, although they are usually $7.99 Super Cuts, but this one to Tight Cuts came with a massage which was much needed. Upon entering I was greeted by a girl that looked about my age 
wearing a short tight skirt (maybe this is why they call it tight cuts, not sure). She was very friendly and asked if I would like a drink. A minute later another gal came from the back saying that she was Nicole and asked me if I was ready. I went and sat in the chair and she began to cut my hair and chat with me. There were a couple of other employees sitting right next to me that were waxing each others arms and even offered me a wax job for my trip to Hawaii. I pleasantly declined their offer. After the cut was finished the shampoo and scalp massage began. Then the soothing steamed towel was placed on my face. Wow, this was almost as great as Satin Hands. Then the "neck" massage began. It was a little awkward at this point because her hands got a little further down my neck then what I considered my "neck". I will admit I was relaxed at this point until I remembered that I had left my coupon out in the car. Crap, how was I going to politely tell them that I needed to go to my car and get the coupon, especially after all that had gone on with this haircut. The haircut was still fairly inexpensive, however, I will probably stick with the usual Super Cuts or Great Clips next time.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
"I can feeeeeeeel it"
Tonight I met up with Mike Shin at the Pro Club and usually if I work out with him then we run or play squash. However, tonight was a much different story. It all started when we ran into Marilyn Gavancho, a girl from the ward, who mentioned that she was going to Step Pop and told us that we should come. So we decided to go because we figured there were girls and it was free. When we entered the room there were approximately 20 people and we were 2 of 4 guys. The class started ok with quite simple steps on and off of the step block but soon became much more technical. Mike and I couldn't keep up very well at all. We were on opposite sides of the class though and every once in a while I would look over and see sweat dripping from his brow. Then all of a sudden the teacher yells in her microphone "Are you yawning over there?" speaking directly to Mike. I believe that he was actually in pain and had his mouth open barely able to breathe. At the grueling end of the hour there was a sculpting and abs portion. We had to lift our legs and hold them there for what seemed like forever. The instructor then yelled out "Can you feel it?" and Mike yellled back "I can feeeeel it". Then she said it again "Can you feeel it?"and I yelled back"I can feeeel it". And then she said with a loud yell "Only 2 of you in here can feel it?"and we yelled "We can feeel it". There were times throughout the class that I think I got more of an ab workout from laughing then excercising. All in all it was a great class and the instructor complimented us on her way out. For a list of free classes at the Pro Club visit http://www.proclub.com/Home/AthleticsFitness/GroupFitness/FreeClasses/tabid/950/Default.aspx
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