Hi friends … I have been totally under the weather. Along with being a new blogger, I am also a webMD which means I self-diagnose medical conditions based on information I find on the web. It’s actually a popular certification these days. I run into quite a few people in the biz. I love trading stories w/ them. It’s not lucrative, but there’s a large community of us. HA! HA!
That being said, I’m pretty sure I’ve been suffering from cluster headaches. This is how wiki describes it:
Cluster headache is a condition that involves, as its most prominent feature, an immense degree of pain that is almost always on only one side of the head. Some doctors and scientists have described the pain resulting from cluster headaches as the most intense pain a human can endure — worse than giving birth, burns or broken bones.
Now I wouldn’t say the pain has been as severe as giving birth. I’ve never given birth, but the fact that I was able to function to a certain extent is my indicator that it was a step below birth. However, I have been in some serious pain for 3 days now.
I would describe the pain as a long headache with a throbbing feeling directly behind my left eye accompanied by bouts of nausea and restlessness.
Brutal. And of course w/ all this going on, there has been no sleep. I’ve been in so much pain that sleep has not been an option. I’m already an insomniac and my Ambien has been no match. Fortunately as I go deeper into Day 3 of this anguish, I’m feeling a little better. This is key because I believe my better half was prepared to tie me to the roof of his car and take me to the doctor.
Anywho, I have found time to keep up with the news. Looks like Lil Wayne has been a tad bit sicker than the kid. He just got out of the hospital Tuesday after being in ICU for 6 days. YIKES!!
He had a seizure last week while on a video shoot. Went to the hospital, got released then re-entered the hospital again on the 12th because of another bout of seizures. TMZ had him on his death bed. His camp denied the severity and said he was doing fine. I believe somewhere in the middle is the truth. He’s had a whole slew of guests. Most which only stayed for minutes. As someone who’s been in the hospital, that’s usually a sign that the person isn’t coherent. When I was alert, I damn near had to throw folk out. When I was recovering, they stayed for a few minutes and left. Your friends don’t want to see you like that. Not saying he was being read last rites, just saying there was a reason he was in ICU for 6 DAYS!! His camp can deny all they want but the hospital doesn’t sponsor vacations.
Although this hasn’t been confirmed – actually it was denied by his camp…go figure – word on the street is that his last bout was brought on by an overdose of codeine. Wayne is known for sipping “sizzurp” – a mix of juice and cough syrup. His stomach was reportedly pumped at least three times.
Truth is no one will know for sure unless his medical records are released but can I be honest? I’m pretty sure drinking sizzurp doesn’t help if you have some neurological issues (i.e., seizures). Furthermore…(back on soapbox with a ice pack on my left eye) who surrounds artists like Lil Wayne? You mean to tell me there’s no one there who thought seizures and codeine don’t mix. I could never stand by and watch someone I “love,” do this to themselves. Either they would need to change or I would have to leave the circle. I couldn’t have blood on my hands when it ends badly. Perhaps they “love” the money more than they love Wayne. #IJS And what about the media? This guy has been photographed for promotional use while drinking this drug. Is there a point where they say, “Enough. We’re not endorsing this behavior.”
Stardom is a quandary. For the adoration and fortune, you’re surrounded by people who don’t have your best interest at heart. Their role is critical when your own personal choices are threatened.
For anyone looking to get in the biz, I believe the third person you should hire – right behind the accountant and financial advisor – is the “NO MAN.” Not to be confused with the “Yes MAN.” The “NO MAN” tells you codeine and seizures don’t mix. The “NO MAN” would have told Chris Brown, “Hey, you probably shouldn’t threaten someone over $10 when you’re on probation.” And told Kim Kardashian, “Maybe a boyfriend and husband aren’t a good look.” Just like my “NO MAN” has been all over my headaches. Everyone needs a “NO MAN.”
I hope he sobers up. How many kids does he have? Three last I counted. SMH…
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