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Argh - sometimes I hate the kernel
Posted by simonw on Thu 21 Aug 2008 at 21:31
My desktop just installed the new udev (requires 2.6.18+), because a 2.6.25 kernel was installed, even though this kernel isn't running and doesn't boot on this hardware.
I better fix the kernel (and initrd.img)megaraid drivers before the next power cut, and get it right first time.... Although I'm kind of pissed that the kernel maintainers haven't applied said patch to the megaraid driver by now.
Leaving non-functioning stock kernels around is not a good idea in Debian.
Oh well this box is overdue for a reinstall.
I better fix the kernel (and initrd.img)megaraid drivers before the next power cut, and get it right first time.... Although I'm kind of pissed that the kernel maintainers haven't applied said patch to the megaraid driver by now.
Leaving non-functioning stock kernels around is not a good idea in Debian.
Oh well this box is overdue for a reinstall.
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Posted by Anonymous (86.166.xx.xx) on Wed 27 Aug 2008 at 07:44
Hi Simon
I read your article on Graves Disease, I wanted to contact you but there was no contact info, so excuse me using this blog to do so.
I came across your site by chance, as I have been researching the signs and symptoms of Hyper, Hypo thyroidism. I was diagnosed with the condition two years ago, and refused to take the prescribed treatment as I felt that I would become drug dependant for the rest of my life. It has reached a point where I have got to make a decision as to my choice of treatment. My concern is that I do not carry the normal symptoms of an overactive thyroid, which is what I was diagnosed with. I have gained weight rather than lost weight. The rest I am sure you are aware of. My headaches have only stated recently, and I am adverse to taking any medication, so I spend the time with my hand against my head almost crying from the pain I am experiencing. I did have pain in my eyes before, but the intensity is unbearable now. I am starting Varsity in September, where I am undertaking a Doctorate program and I am concerned as to whether I will manage. My depression has reached an all time high and I spend my days crying over the sugar shortage in transkei, (joke) thats how bad it is.
I have rsearched over and over, and certain things do not make sense.
I have come across various sites which make indication to Bipolar Disorder and there is another condition, ( which I cannot remember the name of.
This is a real blow to me, as I am (was) very active and now I am unable to walk the block and push it under the bed. I am a Gold Medalist Triathlete 2005 and I find it frustrating that I do not feel like doing anything. Did you become a hermit at any point of your illness?
You also mentioned the havoc it plays on relationships, my God do I know this.
Murder at various times, is considered on a regular basis!
I am not kidding. Do I get angry! You have no idea, and I cannot control it.
I am four months into a new relationship, having left a five year one. There's loads of explosions happening over the smallest things, that are so insignificant.
Thank you for your posting
Filicity
I read your article on Graves Disease, I wanted to contact you but there was no contact info, so excuse me using this blog to do so.
I came across your site by chance, as I have been researching the signs and symptoms of Hyper, Hypo thyroidism. I was diagnosed with the condition two years ago, and refused to take the prescribed treatment as I felt that I would become drug dependant for the rest of my life. It has reached a point where I have got to make a decision as to my choice of treatment. My concern is that I do not carry the normal symptoms of an overactive thyroid, which is what I was diagnosed with. I have gained weight rather than lost weight. The rest I am sure you are aware of. My headaches have only stated recently, and I am adverse to taking any medication, so I spend the time with my hand against my head almost crying from the pain I am experiencing. I did have pain in my eyes before, but the intensity is unbearable now. I am starting Varsity in September, where I am undertaking a Doctorate program and I am concerned as to whether I will manage. My depression has reached an all time high and I spend my days crying over the sugar shortage in transkei, (joke) thats how bad it is.
I have rsearched over and over, and certain things do not make sense.
I have come across various sites which make indication to Bipolar Disorder and there is another condition, ( which I cannot remember the name of.
This is a real blow to me, as I am (was) very active and now I am unable to walk the block and push it under the bed. I am a Gold Medalist Triathlete 2005 and I find it frustrating that I do not feel like doing anything. Did you become a hermit at any point of your illness?
You also mentioned the havoc it plays on relationships, my God do I know this.
Murder at various times, is considered on a regular basis!
I am not kidding. Do I get angry! You have no idea, and I cannot control it.
I am four months into a new relationship, having left a five year one. There's loads of explosions happening over the smallest things, that are so insignificant.
Thank you for your posting
Filicity
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Hi Filicity,
can I recommend we discuss these things at the Graves' forum at mediboard.com, where other knowledgeable folk can chime in if I say something misleading.
The antithyroid drug treatments for Graves' are not necessarily something you take for ever. One of the recent studies (covered at mediboard.com) showed a 60% remission rate, certainly remission is possible but not something to pin too much hope on.
Getting appropriate treatment for Graves' disease, indeed any thyroid hormone imbalance, is extremely important.
I see from the IP address you are in the UK and can find some folk to talk to via the British Thyroid Foundation telephone support lines. Indeed I use to help by being a volunteer on such lines, but currently life has overtaken things. My contribution to thyroid support organisations these days is mostly posting baby pictures at mediboard.com, although I have been maintaining my list of UK thyroid resources.
can I recommend we discuss these things at the Graves' forum at mediboard.com, where other knowledgeable folk can chime in if I say something misleading.
The antithyroid drug treatments for Graves' are not necessarily something you take for ever. One of the recent studies (covered at mediboard.com) showed a 60% remission rate, certainly remission is possible but not something to pin too much hope on.
Getting appropriate treatment for Graves' disease, indeed any thyroid hormone imbalance, is extremely important.
I see from the IP address you are in the UK and can find some folk to talk to via the British Thyroid Foundation telephone support lines. Indeed I use to help by being a volunteer on such lines, but currently life has overtaken things. My contribution to thyroid support organisations these days is mostly posting baby pictures at mediboard.com, although I have been maintaining my list of UK thyroid resources.
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