That’s a disconcerting image, Mr Robot
I went to the dentist today for the first time in…let’s just say, a very long time. For those who haven’t been Chez Weasel from the beginning, I had my entire mouthful of old bridgework replaced with shiny implants right before I left the States. The most important thing to me: they don’t come out of my head at night.
Anyhow, they haven’t given me any trouble, so I decided just to ignore them. Like, forever.
I’ve been getting headaches, though, so I thought it would be worth checking out. One exam and three x-rays later and…everything’s fine. Bone looks healthy, no erosion. I’m good. He said come back in two years.
Incidentally, there is such a thing as an NHS dentist, but you’ll apparently never get on the list. Everyone sticks their hands in their pockets for tooth work.
Next week – let’s see if a massage will shift these headaches!
Posted: April 2nd, 2026 under personal.
Comments: 4
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Comment from QuasiModo
Time: April 2, 2026, 8:58 pm
Have you gotten your blood pressure checked recently? During the summer of 2017 my nose just started bleeding in the morning, bled all day then I broke down and went to the emergency…235/120…checked me in and started pumping me with nitro…took a week for them to get in under control. My upper arms were black and blue from the blood pressure checker.
I always had headaches is why I mention it…
Comment from The Neon Madman
Time: April 2, 2026, 9:42 pm
Yes, high blood pressure and sinus infections are both common causes of headaches. I’ve been on a low dose of Amlodipine for several years to treat the blood pressure, and a headache is now such a rare occurrence that I can’t actually remember my last one.
Comment from Some Vegetable
Time: April 3, 2026, 12:48 am
Apropos of something, I have been wondering if you are still enjoying your VR headset? I’ve been wanting to ask for a while now
Comment from S. Weasel
Time: April 3, 2026, 3:43 pm
Oh, yes…I’ve been on three different medications for blood pressure for the last 25 years. It’s checked regularly and it’s good. I’m pretty sure it’s muscle tension.
No, Some Veg, I really haven’t been doing recreational computer stuff – including VR – for some time. Not sure why. Blown attention span, I guess.
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