Nursekris,

Nothing like having a less sympathetic doc to remind you how much you appreciate the one you have.

I wish I could figure out those triggers too. So often I am scratching my head over what (if anything) actually happened to set things off. Better not to torment yourself over it and focus on calming things down.

Do epsom salts help with your swelling any?

I hope you're feeling better today and get back to baseline soon. That was hardly a long vent by the way....
Sending hugs and healing love,