update

I have been given a new diagnosis, which both shocks and saddens me. I received this diagnosis from my wife. I suffer IBHS, or Irritating Butt Head Syndrome. When I inquired as to how long this condition has existed, she stated the underlying symptoms have been there for years, but only now have the symptoms become intolerable. On the up-side, it appears other people suffer the consequence of the disease and not me, I just bear the burden of the symptoms. Which as it turns out are easily managed with gentle reminders of my condition from my loving wife.

If you fear you too suffer this incurable, yet treatable disease, just ask your wife, but do yourself a favor, don't ask for a second opinion. The line gets kind of long.

If you are female, do not fear that you have this dreaded disease, as apparently you are immune and any symptoms you might suffer are apparently sympathetic side effects of your husband's IBHS. If your husband does in fact have IBHS, and only you can tell for sure, be gentle with him in both divulging the diagnosis and managing the symptoms.

A final note to sufferers of IBHS, send flowers often - it does not always help, but you need all the help you can get.

Live long and prosper!