A non-HAL update

So I decided not to take the new medication this morning. Considering that my digestive system is now more willing to digest food, there's only a minimal headache, the block of ice in my head is thawing, and I don't feel like my eyelids are being held open by unnatural forces, then I'd say I either made the right decision or the timing is an amazing coincidence. Right then, back to the search for something to help me without "side effects," that being the doctors' name for effects that people not living in your body think should be easily ignored or dealt with via other medications. I refuse to take something long-term if there are side effects involved, though I'm quite willing to swallow something with bonus effects. Calcium-channel blockers have the best bonus effects for me; and fortunately, the cheapest and naturallest one (magnesium) is also available without prescription.

Today also had a phone conversation with the lawyer dealing with my attempt to get Social Security income. After a longish discussion with lots of advice on how to deal with the process, talk of how to pay the court costs for the next stage of appeal, and some more information about various things, he gave me this last instruction: ( Don't click if you're tired of US politics )

There's been no progress on finding a place to live. I'm rather tempted not to make any more phone calls till next week since everyone's got the election on the brain anyway. Aside from the lawyerly conversation, today's main activities have been grocery shopping, walking, partially cleaning out a refrigerator, and typing. The rest of this week features appointments each day, so here's hoping that I continue to feel better.