tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post3763422429421247603..comments2022-12-10T04:20:04.682-05:00Comments on The MSadventures of Ms. CrankyPants: Here Comes the Sun DamageMs. CrankyPantshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-2447200341920389072013-04-09T07:54:52.620-04:002013-04-09T07:54:52.620-04:00I'm shuddering just reading that, Ellen! I can...I'm shuddering just reading that, Ellen! I can't imagine. Well, not true - I can. After a mammogram two years ago, I got a letter (A LETTER!) saying the results showed "things" (don't recall the wording) and could I please come back in for another mammogram. That time, they squeezed the shit out of my boobs. Horrendous. Anyway, turned out to be nothing. <br /><br />Yep, I was screwed either way. Blaming my parents for all of my maladies! :) Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-28515544804504288122013-04-09T04:55:53.123-04:002013-04-09T04:55:53.123-04:00Years ago, I had a doctor leave a message telling ...Years ago, I had a doctor leave a message telling me that he wasn't so sure about a lump I'd just had a mammogram for and he'd be sending me to see a surgeon. It seemed to have been the last message he left late on Friday. As you can imagine, that was not a pleasant weekend. Fortunately, it turned out to have been a crock. Nothing but a cyst that actually had shown *nothing* on a mammogram. Jerk. They're so sadistically cavalier. They don't think.<br /><br />Iceland and Brazil/Costa Rica, eh? Very interesting. And, yes, I guess you were screwed either way. No sun... too much sun... you can't win. ;-)Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15014954266777016841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-64662266013827757032013-04-08T01:18:53.767-04:002013-04-08T01:18:53.767-04:00Nope! Ir's not cool. Same as him not wearing a...Nope! Ir's not cool. Same as him not wearing a cycling helmet, despite the fact he once fell off his bike and bust his head open.! None of his friends wear one...<br />XStumbling In Flatshttp://www.stumblinginflats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-69770204209580886542013-04-07T18:35:27.699-04:002013-04-07T18:35:27.699-04:00Yep, check on those darn moles! Of course, since t...Yep, check on those darn moles! Of course, since that appointment I've noted about 73 others that look troubling. Sigh. Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-46122699120861592532013-04-07T09:23:09.180-04:002013-04-07T09:23:09.180-04:00Yay! this is a good reminder for me to check out m...Yay! this is a good reminder for me to check out my moles. I had early childhood sun damage too. I used to chase the elusive tan but I gave up after a few sunburns.Kim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-50781402447701282762013-04-06T07:09:29.909-04:002013-04-06T07:09:29.909-04:00I know, right? It was very frustrating to call bac...I know, right? It was very frustrating to call back and get the "We're all home and happy now; sorry!!" message. <br /><br />That is very interesting -- I had no idea there was a connection. Gosh, and here I was blaming my *early* childhood years in sunlight-scarce Iceland. Double agh!!!! I was doomed, I guess...between Iceland and Brazil/Costa Rica.Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-73292598424078229372013-04-06T04:37:24.592-04:002013-04-06T04:37:24.592-04:00Why do medical people leave those kinds of message...Why do medical people leave those kinds of messages right before they leave for the day? Agh! Sorry to hear it, but glad it was caught. This is a very interesting discussion. I recently read an article in an MS journal about research tying sunburns in childhood with the course of M.S. later along. Apparently, there is a connection. They think it has to do with the inflammation caused by sunburning. (Depressing, I know.)Paper Chipmunk (aka Ellen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15014954266777016841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-12004433889322257792013-04-05T13:59:36.355-04:002013-04-05T13:59:36.355-04:00It was a bit scary (getting that phone call, espec...It was a bit scary (getting that phone call, especially!). <br /><br />You are SO lucky to have spent time indoors with a book instead of the preposterous sunbathing. Very sensible. <br /><br />Yeah, it must be a challenge to get a kid that size and age to agree to sunscreen. It's not very "macho" I suppose? Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-69826217077136533492013-04-05T13:57:01.815-04:002013-04-05T13:57:01.815-04:00Oh, wow, sorry to hear about your BIL. That's ...Oh, wow, sorry to hear about your BIL. That's sobering. So good to get them checked. Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-72440523035662557322013-04-05T13:56:05.177-04:002013-04-05T13:56:05.177-04:00I'm getting so many offers to help out with cl...I'm getting so many offers to help out with cleaning; it's very moving! <br /><br />Ugh, yes, forgot about the oil part. Some time I'll tell you about putting lemon in my hair. One word: blisters.Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-39804730965036542192013-04-05T13:54:13.725-04:002013-04-05T13:54:13.725-04:00Never tried Connect the Dots...I may try it!
Sor...Never tried Connect the Dots...I may try it! <br /><br />Sorry about ruining hushpuppies for you. Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-79290920584248895322013-04-05T13:53:13.310-04:002013-04-05T13:53:13.310-04:00On my way (HAHA)!
Thanks, me too!On my way (HAHA)! <br /><br />Thanks, me too!Ms. CrankyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639705108258882767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-10158955790266915102013-04-05T11:55:19.947-04:002013-04-05T11:55:19.947-04:00So glad you managed to avert a crisis. Must have b...So glad you managed to avert a crisis. Must have been pretty scary! My sister has the same colouring as you and always used to sunbathe, whereas I lurked in the house, book in hand. Pleased I did now. <br />But I do worry about my son frolicking outside at all hours and there's just no way of getting sun lotion on a six foot kid. <br />XStumbling In Flatshttp://www.stumblinginflats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-55161552750023238632013-04-05T01:25:12.285-04:002013-04-05T01:25:12.285-04:00My BIL died from melanoma. It is wise to get suspi...My BIL died from melanoma. It is wise to get suspicious skin ickies checked. I am a redhead, which means sun damage is inevitable. I get all the "moles' checked yearly.<br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051732856820479687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-87039102507732504282013-04-04T17:49:03.727-04:002013-04-04T17:49:03.727-04:00Aaaargh. And we slathered ourselves with oil befo...Aaaargh. And we slathered ourselves with oil before cooking in the sun in that search for the perfect tan. I burnt and peeled, burnt and peeled and at best achieved an attractive (not) brick red colour.<br />I am pleased that your moley toe has been doctored. Very pleased.<br />And feel free to come over and clean house here. Anything to take your mind off your troubles. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-77980075941705411122013-04-04T10:19:49.111-04:002013-04-04T10:19:49.111-04:00That is good news you caught it early.
I too, am a...That is good news you caught it early.<br />I too, am a moley soul. As a kid I could amuse myself for hours using a marker playing "Connect The Dots."<br />Had'em checked once and so far so good.<br />By the way, I loved hush puppies.....till now.My Odd Sockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02663926437508133065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976128754487941498.post-11679284140740514422013-04-04T08:52:11.601-04:002013-04-04T08:52:11.601-04:00When you run out of baseboards to clean, head over...When you run out of baseboards to clean, head over here, I could keep you busy (and your mind off your future melanomas!) for MONTHS!!!!! On a more serious note, glad you caught it!! MKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com