Menopause Matters Forum
General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: jaypo on July 24, 2022, 09:35:44 AM
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You're doing great C.C she'll soon get there.
Feeling excited as we're just heading off to Southampton ship terminal,think there's a glass of champers with my name on it :D
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It’s mine, all mine! 🍾🥂
Enjoy it Jay, kick back, and relax.
Nice Norwegian for me plz. 😬🤣😂
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Thanks jaypo :) She's doing well actually. I went back to listening to my sleep meditations so that I wouldn't be so focused on her. I managed to get 3 solid hours before she whined to go out, then another hour and a half or so. Just dozed from then on til she let me know it was breakfast time.
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My cocker didn't go through the night until was 3+. She slept in our room and would nudge me so we went down and into the garden. She soon learned that I had biscuits to stop blood sugar levels dropping. ;D
I had 1 ear on her the whole time we had her. I knew where she was every moment of the day: apart from twice when she took off after something :'(. She did come ::)
Puppies and old dogs wake and need to pee immediately, they get no warning. You'll get used to having her around. Were there many in the litter?
Bubbling anxiety :'(
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She almost went 6 hours her 2nd night, I thought that was pretty good. Last night she was up twice but settled
as soon as she's back in her crate.
She was in a litter of 7. I bought her a Snugglypuppy, it's a stuffed dog toy with a pouch for a battery-operated heartbeat and also comes with a warming pouch, to simulate sleeping with siblings and momma. I didn't use the warming pouch because she's warm enough in our room. The heartbeat is a bit loud so I wrap the middle of the dog with a small towel to muffle it enough so dh isn't disturbed but she can still hear.
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:-* 8)
So, so hot ::) so have put the fan on. What will I do when Summer arrives ;D
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Poorly, tested positive for covid. Cannot do much. Upset Tum. :'(
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oh no QueenofReds3. so much of it around now... there is a nasty variant that has sickness and diarrhoea... my husband had the nasty cough cold type version last week - took 13 days to get a negative test. Hope you feel better soon.
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Big Hug QofRed :'(
Still very warm here.
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Feel better Q of R :tulips2:
Got some sleep last night but still woke up exhausted, no surprise there lol, otherwise I'm ok :)
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Probably 1 ear on the pup?
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Actually no, I went to bed with one earbud in and put on Sleep Cove and I went out like a light. I didn't hear anything until she started moving around at 4 am. Even with that sleep, it didn't get rid of the brain fog. I am so busy with her all day ;D
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Up your liquid intake?
I hate that brain fog, due to Very Busy Involved Dreams ::)
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Up your liquid intake?
I hate that brain fog, due to Very Busy Involved Dreams ::)
Probably a good idea, I had a craving for Gatorade the other day...sweating too much I guess
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Thank You ladies 💕
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Where did U pick that up from QoRed? :-\
Me - too warm ::)
Wondering if it will rain B4 the government puts out a hose pipe ban >:(
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Me thinks airplane on way home from Corfu but OH thinks it’s from my DD who has been going to concerts and has had cough but not testing positive.
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Hope you feel better soon Q of R.
Bloody covid ! :neutral:
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Thanks jillydoll. I know managed to escape it for over 2 years working in NHS but knew it would happen at some point. It’s the no energy that is the killer, I am bored >:(
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Yeah, my OH and son have had it twice each.
I’ve seemed to have escaped it. 🤷🏼♀️
But one day, 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️
Just take it easy, get well soon.
Xx
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If we don't get it it'll be a miracle,no mask wearing on the ship hardly at all.
Love the dog C.C :)
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Thanks jaypo! She's sweet and very busy when she's awake!
So far only one in my family (dd) has had covid *knock on wood* I'm surprised I haven't gotten yet, working in a school with school-age kids.
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VA niggling. >:(. Have upped my treatments to 1 in the afternoon and another in the evening ........ I had the chills earlier as the bladder shut off ::). I'll take Nurofen during the evening.
Otherwise: great ...
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Woke up with a bad back!
Haven’t done anything, must’ve slept in a funny position in bed all night. 🤷🏼♀️
Ouch! ☹️
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A bit of sleepless night, I just couldn't get back to sleep after pup's 2 am piddle. Feeling somewhat groggy this morning.
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I feel groggy most mornings ::)
How does Maggie wake you in the early hours?
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I feel groggy most mornings ::)
How does Maggie wake you in the early hours?
She doesn't whine or cry, she flip-flops in her crate, so her nails scrape the plastic pan and she bangs against the wire divider. With the little bit of light in the room, I can see her sitting up and staring at me lol.
I want to put a crate mat in when I can trust she won't pee on it or bite it.
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MayB put a very old layer of towels that won't matter if she has a chew/piddle. Does she have a chew toy to 'work' her teeth on, once they begin to become sore she will try to get rid of the pain. I remember my Wisdom teeth erupting !!!
Me. Dropped off to sleep again after lunch, for 2.5 hours. Then DH moved his office chair above the lounge >:(
Sitting here with a cuppa. Muggy.
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MayB put a very old layer of towels that won't matter if she has a chew/piddle. Does she have a chew toy to 'work' her teeth on, once they begin to become sore she will try to get rid of the pain. I remember my Wisdom teeth erupting !!!
Me. Dropped off to sleep again after lunch, for 2.5 hours. Then DH moved his office chair above the lounge >:(
Sitting here with a cuppa. Muggy.
I put her rope toy in the crate with her so if she is awake she has something to do until I get my butt outta bed. It's got a few good knots that she can chew.
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In the UK we can buy Kongs (Trade Name) which is stuffed with cream cheese or pate or pea nut butter. Encourages dogs to push it round the room to lick it clean. Who ever though that was a good idea, it is SO messy ;D
Weary even after a sleep ::)
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Yep, we have a Large pink Kong for her. I've just been putting kibble in the bottom so she can use her puppy smarts to get them out. I used to stuff our other dog's Kongs with pretty much the same, except cream cheese. Peanut butter and banana was her fave, right out of the freezer. She got one when I crated her and had to leave her.
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I remember when Kongs were 'invented', in the early 1990s. I can see the guys face, OH!! Roger Mugford. He was great at giving good advice to owners.
Carrots ? mine loved a carrot several times a day, better than over the counter treats. Helped keep her teeth clean ;-). In fact she loved most raw veg and would pick raspberries off the canes ........
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Penny loved carrots, cucumber, broccoli, peeled apples, bananas, watermelon, peanut butter, but not citrus. I gave Maggie a wee bit of peanut butter from my finger and she liked it, vanilla yogurt too.
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Pea nut butter - mayB save that one for if she requires medication ;-). Otherwise it might put weight on her.
Too early to decide. :-\
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I just give her a wee taste, maybe two or three licks worth. As for meds, she came home with Metronizodole for 5 days, and I just put the half pill deep in her mouth and she swallowed it no problem.
Another weary morning. Not a great sleep but pup was being especially energetic this morning, she had the zoomies and was ripping up grass and biting at my feet. ::)
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;D. No nail varnish for your toes for a while ?
Weary. Too warm.
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Metronizodole - :-\. why in a pup so young? :'(
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The breeder's vet recommends all pups go home with a 5-day course as a preventative measure against Giardia, just in case of exposure when they come home, or rare exposure at the kennel.
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HHHmmmm. .......... not convinced. If the area where the breeding takes place is kept clean of the parasite pups shouldn't pick it up. I suspect that it can cause aneamia?
How do dogs get giardiasis?
A dog becomes infected with Giardia when it swallows the cyst stage of the parasite. In susceptible dogs, once the cyst passes into the dog's intestines, it goes through a transformation to the trophozoite, or feeding form, and attaches to the intestinal wall to feed. If sufficient numbers are present, clinical signs of damage to the intestinal wall will develop.
Trophozoites reproduce by dividing, and some transform into the cystic form. Eventually, the dog passes infectious cysts in its stool. The time it takes from ingestion of cysts to passage in feces is 5 to 12 days in dogs and 5 to 16 days in cats.
. dogs can pick this up at any stage of their Life?
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The kennel is kept very clean, the dogs are regularly bathed and are supervised when they are outdoors, which is why the breeder said it would be a rare thing if the pups picked it up there. Just in case, they did go over the symptoms of infection with us. If she had any mucousy stools, off her food and tired, we were to call him and let him know. It's been 9 days and no sign of it. :)
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Cynical ? Moi ::). money maker on an 'incase basis'?
She's happy that's the main issue 8). Growing daily and will become braver with each hour.
Tired. Eating our chicken curry with Naan bread :-*
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Absolutely knackered.
Don't know if I've started hot flushes :-\ or whether it's the weather.
Guts rolling.
So. So. Tired :o
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My flushes come back in this weather clkd,it's infuriating!!
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When I took the 1st 'tamoxifen' pill within 12 hours I had a cold flush, thought that I had 'flu >:(.
More relaxed now it's getting cooler. Putting off our evening meal for a while so that we enjoy it.
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My flushes come back in this weather clkd,it's infuriating!!
I hear ya... :sweatdrop: :hotflash:
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Air is cooler, we've eaten our evening meal and I feel less stressed.
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My chest keeps getting tight and uncomfortable breathing, needing extra use of my inhaler. Wouldn’t be such a problem if salbutamol/reliever inhaler worked, but the period between being 40 and 60, while my asthma was well managed, with no need for a reliever inhaler, it stopped working. Found out when I was really poorly and prescribed a nebuliser with ventilin. None of the good effects, just the horrid side affects. All I can do is take extra doses of my preventer inhaler. Helps, but takes time. Fortunately I don’t get acute attacks these days, just a long slow decline over weeks. Funny how long term health issues present themselves over the years.
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My flushes come back in this weather clkd,it's infuriating!!
I hear ya... :sweatdrop: :hotflash:
That emoji was actually based on me C.C ;D
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Also Ju Ju how we can feel well then suddenly deteriorate. I take my wellness for granted. This morning I am queasy, still tired and shaky. :-\
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Taken last kliovance pill I have. Looks like I will have to go back on patches tomorrow even though they don’t stick well and I have to put a new one on every other day! Seeing HRT nurse next week and can’t get to see her any earlier.
Just had a shower and looking forward to lunch out today. About 16 of us are going so should be a good laugh. Beautiful day here!
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My flushes come back in this weather clkd,it's infuriating!!
I hear ya... :sweatdrop: :hotflash:
That emoji was actually based on me C.C ;D
:clapping: :lol:
Feeling relieved we didn't get overnight thunderstorms, pup hasn't been storm tested. I was worried last night that I would be up with her, but bless her furry little bottom, she slept through.
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Hi penny farthing
I'm into week 2 of patches and the lack of staying power on these little critters driving me mad ..but I've solved it..I bought a clear sticky film from amazon and cut it bigger than the patch and put it on as soon as new patch applied ....its like the stuff they use to put ove canulars or cover me tattoos..stays on no prob now....was about £5 for a 2 metere roll
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Hi penny farthing
I'm into week 2 of patches and the lack of staying power on these little critters driving me mad ..but I've solved it..I bought a clear sticky film from amazon and cut it bigger than the patch and put it on as soon as new patch applied ....its like the stuff they use to put over canulars or cover new tattoos..stays on no prob now....was about £5 for a 2 metere roll
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C.C. - she's a gun dog ;-) 🐶
OK thus far, tnx.
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C.C. - she's a gun dog ;-) 🐶
OK thus far, tnx.
She's spooked by the noise of garbage trucks or any similar noise. A gun shot would put her over the edge ;D
Sitting at the kitchen table, sweating even though the AC is on. Could have been the Starbucks.... ;)
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What we forget is that dogs are nearer the ground and noise travels differently lower down. (long story short, camping in France ;D)
Hungry :-\
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Bored of this heat now. I don’t know what I want to eat, don’t know what I want to drink, can’t be bothered doing anything. I just want rain and coolness
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At 10.30 p.m. I was also 'bored'. Then thought that when it does rain - supposedly during the week - we might be getting more than we bargained for :o so all buckets, water catchment things are stood out. Ready.
Warm. V tired. Didn't sleep much due to brain racing ......... breakfast and cuppa to hand. ::)
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Same here LM. I’m fed up of feeling tacky. 😩
I don’t sweat much just boil up to a bad mood simmer. 😡🥵
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:beat: :bang: :poke2: :kick: mood then jilllydoll? >stands well back<
on the edge of anxiety :-\
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Fed up here too LM this heat exacerbates my flushes.
Omg clkd don't prod Jill when she's in a foul mood,hope you can run fast ;D
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Tired and grumpy this morning (look out CLKD ;D), just because it's me. Puppy has been pretty good this morning but dh is being a stubborn dumdum when it comes to doing any kind of training with her. He just gets annoyed. >:(
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It's never the dog, always the owner ;).
What's his problem, really? Does he think that if you train Maggie she will do as he tells her :-\
Sad - reading through then shredding letters from departed friends ........ :'(
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It's never the dog, always the owner ;).
What's his problem, really? Does he think that if you train Maggie she will do as he tells her :-\
Sad - reading through then shredding letters from departed friends ........ :'(
His problem is that her training is not his problem. He'll play with her and tell her no when she misbehaves but won't listen to me when I explain why she's being a brat. I'm taking him to puppy class next week so the instructor can set him right.
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Give him a treat if he ‘gets it’ CC. :scottie: ;D
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Baked liver strips are good treats. Apparently ;)
Too early to tell how I am :-\
Is it a case of 'your dog' then C.C. :-\ ......
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So. So. Tired :-\ - slept 2 hours after lunch.
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Tired. But ok. 😃
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Baked liver strips are good treats. Apparently ;)
Too early to tell how I am :-\
Is it a case of 'your dog' then C.C. :-\ ......
I've been giving her dehydrated liver treats for training, the same kind the vet gives out.
Dh wouldn't dare tell me she's my dog so I do the work...he knows better.
Knee pain has flared up again, could be patellar tendonitis. The pain feels familiar from my running days.
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A neighbour dropped by earlier. Her husband was concerned - I was trying to talk to him on Sunday evening but couldn't string 2 words together :-\, had been trying to explain our new pot/tub/thingy in which to grow a water lily - I couldn't explain it properly. He was concerned that I had suffered a stroke :o ........ I think it was the heat! My brain had shut down .........
A little cooler today although still losing moisture - mayB I should stand over a plant that looks dry :D. I've also had cramp in my hands .......... probably due to excessive sweating.
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Oh dear. I think the hot weather can definitely have a negative affect in your overall health.
I've felt a bit "off" today I have to say. Had to leave mum a bit earlier than normal as felt a bit light-headed but it wasn't particularly warm today. I wonder if it's something to do with the fact that I'm due to change my patch tomorrow 🤔- maybe not absorbing too well today.
Hey ho :o
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A neighbour dropped by earlier. Her husband was concerned - I was trying to talk to him on Sunday evening but couldn't string 2 words together :-\, had been trying to explain our new pot/tub/thingy in which to grow a water lily - I couldn't explain it properly. He was concerned that I had suffered a stroke :o ........ I think it was the heat! My brain had shut down .........
A little cooler today although still losing moisture - mayB I should stand over a plant that looks dry :D. I've also had cramp in my hands .......... probably due to excessive sweating.
It might be worth upping your salt intake in this hot weather CLKD.
Mr L has big problems with sweating after exercise/gardening in this exceptionally hot weather.
Unless he has some salt when he gets in he wakes up with horrific cramps in his legs.
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How you feeling now CLKD? Hope your feeling better. 🤞🏼
Headache again today, tired too.
Think it’s the heat still and the weather. 🤷🏼♀️
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Yep clkd this weather has us all feeling awful,like Jill,I've such a bad headache,don't know if it's because it's thundery or what. Feeling really nauseous too :'(
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Cooler. Tnx. Still weary. Am sitting down to a home made curry with rice ;-).
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Weather like we’ve had, knocks us about, me thinks! 🥵
Feeling better today, it’s way cooler now, GREAT! 🥳
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Feeling uninspired as I am getting back to work emails. I have no desire to go back, seeing the kids will be good but I know it will be another stress-filled school year as we will have more children and less staff. ::) :-\
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Could you do private tutoring C.C.?
Too early to decide.
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No, I work in a before and after school program so tutoring is not something that's an option. If I could work from home that would be ideal, but not child care. I'm thinking this will be my last year, I'm not getting much joy anymore.
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A year to decide 'what next'?
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Pretty much, yes. In a year Maggie will be grown, and hopefully, my oldest ds will have started finding his own way in life. For me, something that's easy on the nerves. :-\
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Dog sitting ;-) ?
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Dog sitting ;-) ?
When she is older and not nipping and biting everything. I can't trust him with her -right now.
Feeling worn out. Not much sleep. Woke up about an hour after going to bed and I was restless. Dh is a noisy sleeper (snoring, loud breathing, occasional coughing fit) so I took two magnesium hoping that would settle me, fell asleep an hour later but I woke up I felt so groggy. Puppy was especially bratty this morning, had me up before 5:30 and I don't have the patience. Dd is home today so she can deal with her for awhile.
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It’s hard going CC. :foryou:
Feeling ok today.
Ironing done, so I must be ok. ;D
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Too early to decide :-\
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Still sad - after reading through then shredding letters from departed friends ........ :'(
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Mmm, so sad CLKD. They’re in your heart forever, never to be forgotten. :foryou:
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tnx. One was a pen friend from the 1980s, we both loved talking about gardening: so her letters have been shredded into our compost ;)
Tired.
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It is sad to relive those memories. My mom had a pen pal since she was in high school. Her pen pal lived in Wales, in Bridgend I think it was. They exchanged gifts and pictures with their letters for many years. Mom and Dad went over to the UK to visit her and her family in the early 80s and she and her daughter came over here a few years later. It was a great relationship for both. Mom was devastated when her pen pal became ill and passed away. She had great memories, and would often speak of her friend fondly.
I have a pit in my stomach, got the official return to work letter. Back to work begins next Thursday for 2 weeks of training. I literally broke into a sweat as I read it. That's not a positive reaction. The two weeks of training, not sure if it's for me because new hires have to go through all that stuff before the school year begins. I need to balance work and being ok with leaving Maggie for a few hours at a time. It stinks.... :'(
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How much of these feelings are being driven by leaving Maggie ? What does DH say about the matter?
Weary.
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Not entirely because of Maggie, there are other factors that I have no control over. It's the anxiety of going back to the same issues, same battles, and new expectations that overwhelms me. I had my contract emailed to me this morning and I felt nauseous. Dh knows I'm unhappy and want to quit but we need the extra money right now.
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It's awful. I always said that should a job keep me awake, I needed to leave. A couple of times I stayed too long ..........
We sat down with our outgoings and incomings to see 'where we were'. It's surprising how little we need to live on, 'at our age' ::)
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Interesting ............. :whist: me, too early to decide how *I* am .
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I'm just bored, but pretty good otherwise. Feel so much better now the weather is cooler..
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Had a somewhat decent sleep last night so I'm not feeling as foggy. Contractor showed up 10 minutes early so no shower til they're gone. At least I can have my coffee in peace, pup is chilling in her crate.
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Had a somewhat decent sleep last night so I'm not feeling as foggy. Contractor showed up 10 minutes early so no shower til they're gone. At least I can have my coffee in peace, pup is chilling in her crate.
Blimey,she's growing quickly C.C that's her in the picture right?
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Yup, changed the picture..still don't know why it's sideways.
She is really growing! She's probably close to 20lbs I'm guessing. Her next vet visit for her 3rd set of shots is Sept.1st, I'll know then what her weight is.
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Haha,no it's not sideways,she's just lying down ;D
I think it depends on how you took the picture,if it was horizontal or vertically taken,thing is,you can't rotate it either 🤷♀️
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I took it vertically, maybe it's my laptop that's turning it 90 degrees lol, though it's rather appropriate, Maggie isn't completely normal anyway ;D.
Fogginess rolling in, time for another decaf.
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I went into full blown panic mode at 8.30 after not slept until the early hours so took an emergency tablet. Slept nearly all day. :'(
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Bloody hell CLKD, that must’ve been horrible.
Hope you feel better now.
After a bad stomach last night, and this morning, feeling ok now.
Not eaten much today, ‘just incase’ . 😱
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Sorry to hear CLKD, hope all is settled and you have a more restful night.
Feeling lazy, pup is off today, probably ate something she shouldn't have. Sitting down having my afternoon decaf, being adventurous I put foamed milk on top ;D
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You ok now clkd? Those morning panic attacks are awful :'(
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tnx. I've slept most of the day, effects of the emergency med. Fell woozy. Cuppa to hand then it will be a bath with good book.
It doesn't take much to hit rock bottom :'(
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Hope you feel much better tomorrow, CLKD.
:foryou:
And you too Jilly :foryou:
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How are you today clkd?
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Tnx. Anxiety much less. Slept a lot. At least I can eat breakfast this morning.
Did U improve jillydoll?
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Good to hear CKLD :)
Feeling ok, tired as usual, decent sleep last night. Work stress building now.
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C.C. - I can understand a bit :-\
Brewing another attack :'(
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Yes I’m good thanx. 👍
Deep breaths and relax CLKD.
You know how to handle all this, your an old pro. ;D
( said with the utmost affection, you understand) ;D
It’ll all pass off. EAT SOMETHING. xx
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You ok clkd? :-\
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Struggling. Have munched but body remains hungry = anxiety surges : in case this gets worse.
I've had chocolate ;). Kept myself busy++
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Thinking of you CLKD and hoping all is well today. :)
Feeling meh...glad it's Friday, I can have my end of the week or beginning of the weekend libation. :drunk:
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It's because I have arranged to meet someone next Thursday - it's been on the calendar for months :-\, the closer we get the more anxiety rises. In case I can't go ...... it's what I want so why >:(
C.C. - DH has handed. me a glass of whisky to sniff :ange: but nope. Not my choice.
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Me neither, don't touch the stuff, rots my gut.
Maybe he should have given you a handful of lavender instead, it smells prettier than whiskey. :)
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Hi Castlegirl. 🙋🏼♀️ :welcomemm:
Whiskey…….🤮
Wine……😃
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Recently I picked lavender from our bushes for the drawer .
Struggling.
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Have you not got any mental health support for when you are struggling CLKD ? Maybe you can't be expected to be an old pro all the time.
There is a mental health team in A&E.
Do you have your medication reviewed annually ?
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Eeeeeoooowwww whiskey is rank🥃 🤢 even the smell of it,glass of red wine for me 🍷
Clkd minusminnie is right,don't struggle on your own,you're always helping others with advice so take some of it for yourself xx
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Tnx. Much appreciated. Going to A&E would freak me out even more :-\. We have cancelled our plans for today .
I get an annual review with the Pharmacist at my surgery. I have an emergency drug which I took on Wed., slept for hours, which relieves the terror.
Struggled yesterday. Too early to tell yet, have eaten half a crispy bread roll ::) (left over from supper) and my usual muesli/milk. I have arranged to meet friends on Thursday - too much time for anxiety to kick in :'(. Haven't seen them since 2018. I have items to hand over which are too breakable to post. Bugga. Always the important issues, spontaneous - no problems >:(
be an old pro. ;). haven't the energy for that ;) ::)
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Thinking about you CLKD and sending you some virtual :tulips: and :bighug:
Anxiety is truly terrifying and be assured that you are with people on this forum who completely get it.
Hope you feel better soon and keep that humour coming thru your posts....
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Tnx. I've eaten 'better' so far today. Sun is hot so pleased that we put off going out this morning.
Add making a dental appt. for 40 mins. for treatment doesn't help either >:(
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:foryou: CLKD, hope you start feeling better very soon. We all struggle and it's reassuring that there are people that can help. You have helped so many, now it's our turn :)
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:thankyou: everyone. It amazes me every time how quickly I stop eating = nausea :-\.
Enjoyed watching the World Mountain Bike Champs. from France. Crikey! That's a circuit and a half.
Chicken curry I think again with rice.
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No worries Castlegirl.
Just talk a load of :cuss: me and Jaypo usually do. ;D
Nice to have you here. x
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HOW VERY DARE YOU JILL,I'm full of useless.......useful information ;D
Nah,she's right castlegirl,we speak utter nonsense most of the time 😂
How are you today clkd,is it just having to meet these old friends? What I do,is look past the day and say I'll feel better on Friday,it'll be over by then,that's what I do when I meet Jill at least ;D
Love you Jill 🤣
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Hi Castlegirl :welcomemm: mayB start a new thread to tell us more about yourself? Which symptom would you like to ease, most have been discussed on here. There is a good search button box ......... join in, we don't bite: unless there's a Y in the day ;-). We have threads on most topics, even menopause.
Morning. I had a wobbly from 7.30 p.m., I'm trying to sort out what gives me early evening wind = nausea. >:(. I need to start a cutting out diet as I have an idea.
Didn't sleep until 2.15 :
At 3.10 a.m. I had that heartburn feeling in my throat - managed to get rid of wind downwards - it rarely lasts more than 45 mins. and by rubbing my belly symptoms eased. Again, no idea what triggers it.
Managing a nice cup of tea and breakfast. Will spend the day gently tidying. Tnx jaypo but that doesn't take away the physicality.
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Didn’t sleep well at all.
Had a terrible stomach, trapped wind, and was coughing a lot in the night. 🤷🏼♀️
Also had acid reflux, was too tired to get meds, so put up with it. ☹️
Better this morning, altho I’ve got backache. 🤷🏼♀️
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:bighug: jillydoll - I thought about getting out of bed at 4.00 to post on here, I felt lonely. DH was sleeping ........ 🛌. Muttering and snoring ::)
B4 bed I swallowed a spoonful of Milk of Magnesia - which probably/not helped :-\
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Ahh, thank you.
I should’ve got up and had some anti indigestion meds, but I was in such a mood, I couldn’t be arsed. ;D
It is lonely in the dead of night, just laying there, and in my case, listening to OH snore. 🤬
All I think about is how to stop him, like smothering him with his own pillow. ;D ;D
Today WILL be better, ha, it can’t get any worse! ……..can it? ;D
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You'd have to wrestle hard and long to get DH's pillow from underneath him ;D
I was reading until my eyes became blurry. When reflux hits I have to chew Rennies which are by the bed, ready. Hate them :-X
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Blimey 3 in a row,my OH wouldn't stop snoring last night either,don't know how many times I thumped him,he wakens then literally 2 minutes later he's snoring again,HOW DO MEN SLEEP SO EASILY,?!
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MayB to shut off from us ? ::). Good Job mine does, it means that 1 of us copes when I have a melt down :'(
Eaten 2 crispy pancakes with lemon and sugar. Cuppa to hand. Could go either way :-\. Not rushing at anything.
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Going back a couple of pages to the suggestion of therapy - this is a real meander, bare with me ;-)
Many++ years ago I was asked what I thought about B4 a panic attack occurred. :-\. Well actually, nowt. The therapist went on and on and ......... telling me that I *HAVE TO* have thoughts in order to panic. I walked out of the session. 4 me it is physical. I can put myself into situations where panic is likely to occur, thinking about it and I'm fine, though I keep looking over my left shoulder to see whether it's creeping up behind!
Today - taking it slowly. Eating little and often. There is hope on the horizon. Ask me again on Friday ;-)
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U R so not alone >wave<
It's been a better day thus far from where I'm sitting.
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Have a horrible head cold. I'd forgotten how yukky you can feel. Took 2 covid tests - both negative so assume it's a rotten cold. Sneezing is sending the cockapoo on constant zoomies. He does cheer me up.
Had a weekly catchup coffee with my sister in law today. Her sister had been given awful news yesterday re incurable cancer with short life expectancy. Made my cold pale into insignificance I have to say :-\
Brings "live life to the full" into sharp focus, dear ladies..
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Sorry for the news. Hopefully she will get plenty of support and pain relief.
:foryou: songbird. I always forget how awful a cold can feel!
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Oh thanks CLKD :)
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Aww that's a shame re your SIL songbird,how awful :'(
Least you have your cold now and NOT in a few weeks :)
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That's true, Jaypo. Hopefully no cold or, worse, covid, for Songbird in 3 weeks time :o
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Tnx so much for all your support when I went into meltdown last week ......... almost recovered in that I've managed shopping and visited an art exhibition, as well as enjoying the Show on Thursday 8)
Today - weary. Busy dreams. Again :(
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You're tougher than you think clkd,you're always there for us lot too ;)
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:wub:
how's the cold Songbird - any improvements?
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Definitely, I’ll second what Jaypo said CLKD. 🙋🏼♀️ Onwards and upwards.
So sorry about your sister in law Songbird. See, we just don’t know what’s round the corner for any of us do we. :'(
Feel better soon songbird. You’ve a ship to board! 🧁< have a cake, that’ll make you feel better. xx
I’m ok, bored really today.
Just had our dinners, now feel 🤮
Had nothing all day, that’s why! 🤨
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Eat little and often ? otherwise the belly will feel ggggrgh .....
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I'll tell you what ladies, I love this forum. I don't do Facebook, twitter or any of that (bit old fashioned that way) but I value the advice and camaraderie of the fab ladies on this forum - means a lot 😉 x
Cold fine now thanks CLKD but my hubby now has man flu - imagine that ;D
Soooo looking forward to our cruise Jilly..
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Even though I don't know your DH, I can kind of imagine ::) :foryou:
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Haha think we all know what you're going through songbird.......man flu,when mine has it,he tells me in very fine detail what his symptoms are and how he feels,because of course,I have no clue ;D
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A little shaky. Very tired after busy dreams. Cuppa to hand.
How's the DH Songbird? As well as your Mum?
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Haha think we all know what you're going through songbird.......man flu,when mine has it,he tells me in very fine detail what his symptoms are and how he feels,because of course,I have no clue ;D
:rofl:
Well, CLKD, DH a bit stuffed up - moaning every now and again but otherwise not bad. He still managed a roll with sausages and a bit of chocolate cake that would choke a horse ;D…
Mum’s definitely brighter thanks so think the Antibiotics are starting to kick in. She’s still a bit miffed about the insinuation from the gyn ward but she’s fine really. As she says, “why do they not just admit the mistake? I wouldn’t have bothered at all”.
Oh if it was just as simple as that :o
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Sadly the NHS and other organisations close ranks ...... instead of listening to the people who pay their wages!
Me - enjoying MotoGP on TV, turning over for the Pro cyclists 1st day of the Tour of Britain at any moment 8)
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Your not alone with a bad stomach Castle Girl. :neutral:
I’ve had to go gluten free, but there’s lots of foods that still give me bad wind. It amazes me how we just can’t go to sleep when we have trapped wind and bloating. 🤷🏼♀️ The main culprit for me now are onions. Which I had last night then afterwards, suffered all night and still have bloat now. 🤬 🤷🏼♀️
Done the shopping today, just managed to get in before the heavens opened.
Had some food, now feet up on here.
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Bad stomach all day too,still a bit nauseous even yet,I'm definitely staying away from Chinese takeaway from now on,they make it all gf especially for me,so not sure what it can be 🤷♀️
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Monosodium glutamate jaypo - in many Chinese recipes. If it's affecting you each time, why not give it up?
OK so far :thankyou:
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The veggie food I have hasn't any MSG in it clkd,think it might be WHAT they cook it in,oh I don't know,it's getting tedious now >:(
Yep,no more Chinese takeaway for me
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Feeling ho hum...it's a long weekend and haven't done a whole lot. School's open tomorrow, not looking forward to it, seeing the kids yes, but the rest...no.
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Hopefully C.C. things will have improved over the break.
Hungry - so eating evening meal early ::)
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I'm sure it will be ok, but if things take a turn I'm going to speak up whether she wants to hear it or not.
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Why not go in with all options in mind and Give It To Her Straight ? we'll back you up ;D
Weary.
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Still having soreness and nipping pain in the lonely tooth, no symptoms in the socket next to it. Have sent an e-mail to the surgery for my dentist to read on Tuesday. Diet consists of Paracetamol, Nurofen, Bonjela: salt mouth washes :-X : readybrek, soup, soft rolls, warmed custard ............ and now I've reflux from the medication >:(
C.C. - did U need to put foot down with firm hand?
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Well, she's been decent since I told her I was thinking of leaving. The first two weeks have been ok. I'm feeling now that the job is getting in the way of life, but I need the job so I can live my life. :-\
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That's because you want to 'get on' ....... once I found things that I wanted to do and once colleagues became difficult to deal with ............ I became more and more irritated.
I've sat in the 🌞 for 10 mins. Lovely :-*
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Felt yuk last couple days, but today, feel much better. 👍
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Glad your feeling better, jillydoll!
Feeling meh...typical Thursday, wanting it to be Friday. ;D
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Over half my holiday with Covid and struggling with asthma. Just got a week and a bit left before we fly home. This Covid doesn’t hurry away, but at least we have the energy to drive the coast, which is close and plenty of it in the state of Maine. Away from people. The sea air has made a difference in my breathing and my peak flow reading was up a bit this evening. Like putting on an o2 mask! Must remember this with dealing with asthma with infection. Shame I can’t go and live by the sea. I’m just glad I didn’t catch one of the more vicious variants. This was bad enough.
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Aww JuJu what a shame,hope you start to feel better soon. You're right about the sea air,when I lived in Aberdeen, I never had allergy issues,moved down to England (miles from the sea) and my nose runs constantly as do my eyes
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Thank you C.C. x
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Hopefully Ju Ju U will continue to improve so that you can get something from the time away. I crave the coast :'(
What's up jillydoll?
I used to hate Sunday nights prior to going back to school :'(
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Oh me too clkd, I used to love watching Black Beauty on a Sunday afternoon though :D
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I had to make do with reading as we didn't have a TV until I was 13 ::)
I've had 3 hours of feeling icy cold :-\ so on went another layer plus the heating. After a warming meal I can now shed a cardi.
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Nothing now CLKD thanx. Was feeling a bit yuk the other day. 👍
Yep me too, I used to HATE Sunday nights because of school next day.
I used to love Thursdays, Top of The Pops was on tv. :veil: BUT, what scared me to death was knowing I’d have to get through a sewing class, 🤷🏼♀️ at school on the afternoon beforehand. I had a dread of the old lady teacher we had, she was horrid. 🧟😂🤣
I remember I used to be ecstatic at half three, HOME TIME. 😃 ….sad really eh?
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Omg that was me too Jill, I HATED sewing class,my mum had to go to the school to get the nasty old bat that taught us to lay off of me,as I just couldn't sew properly ;D
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I know what you mean lol. My mom could sew anything, I mean anything. When I took home economics in elementary school, she couldn't understand how on earth I could fail the unit on sewing...I hated it ;D I had a great teacher but I guess I didn't inherit my mom's "sewing genes".
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:lol: "She talks faster than her needle". The 1 report I remember ;D
I have taken pain relief for the troublesome tooth on Sat night and again last night: mouth tastes of blood all the while ??? and when cleaning this afternoon, the area bled >:( so out with the salt. Again . :-X
Otherwise .........
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Jay, that’s so spooky. 😱🫣
Seems like we all hated sewing then. :D
I’m a great advocate for salt rinses. EVERYTIME something goes wrong in my mouth, out comes the salt. ;D
Seems like your a slow healer CLKD. I’d be so down now if I was you, that’s one thing I can’t cope with, doesn’t help that I’ve a phobia of dentists either. :'( Hope it gets better soon for you. 🤞🏼
I’m good today. ✔️
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Oh a tick - show off ;D
The whole area is sore today. My Dentist is reviewing the scans of my gob :D
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:lol: "She talks faster than her needle". The 1 report I remember ;D
I have taken pain relief for the troublesome tooth on Sat night and again last night: mouth tastes of blood all the while ??? and when cleaning this afternoon, the area bled >:( so out with the salt. Again . :-X
Otherwise .........
CLKD - could the Ibuprofen in the Nurofen you've been taking be worsening the bleeding following the tooth extraction?
"People also ask
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Tnx Limpy - I did wonder as I swallowed the pain relief last night :-\ so had a chat with my pharmacist friend who suggests moving to paracetamol at night. It's been sore again but I haven't prodded the area although I do need to put a teepe around it later. The dentist has this moment rung to bring my appt forwards by 2 weeks to see the hygienist :-\ tomorrow afternoon. That guy hasn't stopped!
Woken by a phone call in the early hours though DH did point out that by 8.45 most people have been at work for an hour ;D. Usual stuff tackled today.
Evening meal eaten. Going to watch Strictly Takes 2 later.
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Ha, quarter to 9 IS still middle of the night to me too. ;D
I’m good today. Think I’ve swallowed a dictionary, can’t stop talking! 🤷🏼♀️ ;D
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Talking to yourself though ??? :P
Mouth less sore since the hygienist put a puff of air into the socket area although it nipped at the time. Weary.
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Ha, yep like I always do, I get more sense out of myself sometimes. ::) MEN! ;D
Glad your mouths feeling better, makes me cringe EVERYTIME I read what you’ve wrote. 😩🦷🦷
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not what I writ ........... ;D
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Low on energy. Feels like someone is sitting on my chest and squeezing my breathing tubes. Recovering from Covid is an up and down thing.
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Will U B able to fly Ju Ju :-\ ......... :foryou:
Stuffed after fish and chips :-X
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Should both be negative by next Tuesday. Normally catch a bus to Boston airport as it drops you off at the door for the relevant airline, but DS is going to take us. 2+ hour drive, then he will have to drive home. Not looking forward to the trip home. I hope I can sleep on the plane. DH probably will. It’s a night flight. Home by Wednesday. DD will pick us up from Heathrow. Very grateful for our kids.
Asthma continues to be a problem.
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Aww JUJU, hope your flights comfortable and you feel better by then. 🤞🏼
Have you caught Covid before, or is this the first time?
We’re flying out to Florida next March, ( hopefully) just hope we don’t catch it, here or there. xx
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Ooh that’s exciting Jillydoll. Are you going to Orlando or the beach area?
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Hi.
Yes, Orlando.
Last time was 2004 I think. So a lot will have changed.
Can’t wait. ;D
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The weather will be just right in March. Love Florida.
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Hope so. 🤞🏼
Glad we weren’t there now. 🙀 ⛈🌊🌪💨
Headache, so I think a nap will be happening very soon. ;D
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jillydoll - eat something and top up your hydration amount?
No one going to Florida shortly by the look of the News today. :'(. Hurricane Ian has taken parts of it to the ground. 1 man carrying a hanging basket with a plant in it ....... WTF.
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TGIF..had a decent week at work...dog is trying to jump on me as I type...bad dog ;D
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Dogs like fuss/food/cuddles/walks ;D
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Had gf pancakes, half packet crisps, and a yogurt. ;D
Fell asleep for 20 minutes, had dinner, now I’m hunky dory! :great:
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I love my afternoon sleeps ;)
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So was I, until my son woke me, rang me to say he’d just left work. ::) ;D
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Was that a warning for his tea to be ready on his return home ;D. Did he get a :kick:
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He was apologetic, so no need for the boot up his jacksie. ;D
Feeling better today after a bout of mild anxiety. Took me a while to figure out what was wrong. ::)
I’m an old hand at this anxiety malarkey now, but sometimes it creeps up on you, and you think, w:# is wrong with me.
Anyway, better today. 👍
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It creeps up or arrives in a rush >:(
Weary. OK.
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It arrived with a rush for me yesterday,woke from busy dreams and bang!! There it was >:(
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Reaction jaypo. A burst of adrenaline, 'what have we done' ...........
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Terrrible isn’t it! 🤬
We’re tough old birds, we can handle it. 👍
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Far too early to decide ;-)
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Yep we're tough but it's getting wearisome now,just when you think you're over it all,last two nights I've taken that magnesium glycinate,it works a treat,I sleep like a log and the anxiety is dwindling
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Felt knackered all day.
Early night I think, watch tele in bed, OH at work, so beds to myself! 😃
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Have you eaten jillydoll? - tiredness
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Yeah, I’ve had steak and veg.
Had a nap earlier, feel a bit better now, hopefully an early night will do the trick. 🤞🏼
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I had a long deep sleep on Sun afternoon, for 2 hours. I managed to keep awake until MotoGP Racing finished, then zzzonked ;D
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Don’t know what this tiredness is all about tbh. Does my head in. 🤷🏼♀️
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Waiting for a call from my new Dr surgery,can't believe I'm all anxious about it,thought I might get a face to face so I could actually meet said Dr,obviously this is going to be a thing of the past :-\
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For me it would be that I'm tied to the 'phone, waiting - when I could be Getting ON! You may be asked to meet the new GP once he/she has had a chat. Hopefully your NHS notes have travelled up !
Me - too early to decide ;D. Breakfast to hand :whist:
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Still waiting :( yes,tied to the phone,wanted to go out for a walk too.They don't have any notes yet,don't understand why it's taking so long,been two weeks since I registered.
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Do they have to request your notes?
Me - sneezy still even though we stripped the bedroom yesterday. Windy guts. Otherwise, from the knees downwards ;)
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Yes,they've requested them but like everything these days,all takes ages,She wasn't keen on giving me hrt,simply because of the family history but she didn't say NO,she's given me a low dose AD for the low mood and I've just to keep up with the Vit D + calcium tabs for the osteoporosis
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Glad you eventually got to speak to someone from your new surgery, Jaypo. Hope you get exactly what you feel you need. I have to say, a low does AD, coupled with HRT, has definitely had a positive effect on my anxiety and low mood.
When I read about the issues and “time waiting” that some ladies experience re their GP surgery, I feel really fortunate to be a patient at my surgery. The GPs are such good listeners, there are about 15 of them working there and I can always get, as a minimum, a phone call “on the day”.
I know others are not as fortunate. :foryou:
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ADs are not the 1st NICE suggestion. They can ease some symptoms so give them a go? There are so many ways of delivering HRT into the body that treatment shouldn't be dismissed and ADs pushed instead.
I have decided that a cuppa after 1.00 p.m. isn't a good idea :-\
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Thank you :) I DID make it clear my low mood and anxiety were meno related and she said if the ADs were no good,she would get advice from a meno specialist to see if HRT would be an option but when they hear my mum and her sister AND their mother all had mastectomies they don't like to recommend it
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Bet no one has suggested bilateral mammogram prior to HRT for anyone? Quality of Life is important ........ what types of cancer did your family have for example, or do the medical profession simply say "Oh no to that then". >:(.
Windy. >:(
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Felt tired all day, just trying to get over some sort of ailment, not covid, still wearing a mask at work. Maggie's first half day of doggy daycare...so that stressed me out even though I can log onto the webcam and watch her. She was tired out, and put to bed early tonight.
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:-\. I ache :-\
4 a few hours I was on the sofa sorting through photos . ............ now my lower back aches so I am walking doubled over! A deep bath later I think, with a Good Book and some Nurofen to go to bed on.
R U better now C.C.?
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Feel better soon CC. :foryou:
I’m good today. 👍
Back better CLKD?
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tnx jillydoll - I've been on my feet today and could feel the back 'pulling' by mid afternoon, I took 'nurofen' B4 bed last night and slept through.
Feeling quite good as we are slowly clearing 'stuff' :D
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Having been given a pre-diabetic diagnosis yesterday which made me feel sick and I sulked - BP this morning is 121/70. We are revising my diet - cutting out chocolate, jam on biscuits, fruit juices ...... and had planned a walk this morning but it's chucking it down! A few weeks ago I found my skipping rope, damned if I can remember where! ;D however, I don't want to end up in A&E with an ankle/knee injury.
Fed up. OK really, considering ::)
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That was like me with my pre osteoporosis result,felt a bit down but things could be worse,so chin up Mrs,you've been through worse xx
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Aww CLKD, sorry to hear that.
My brother has just this week found out he has type 2 diabetes.
He’s to see the nurse at his GPs practice urgently, so the letter said.
He rang up, can’t see him until 23rd December. ;D
He said, it can’t be THAT urgent then! 🤨. ;D
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That's dreadful jillydoll. He could ring back to speak to the specific practitioner at the surgery, by-passing the GP? In the meantime, is he changing lifestyle/diet? We've been for a brisk walk of nearly 2 miles, well brisk: until I met a dog to talk to ;D. Tnx jaypo. Lunch has been thinly sliced beef with home mad bread and butter, grapes and beetroot. Followed by a stick of twirl :-*
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Yep. He’s quite fit for his age, he’s 73. Still very active getting out and about everyday.
It’s more diet I think. So he’s making small changes a little bit every day or so until he gets used to things. X
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Little steps ;-)
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Yay got the all clear from recent mammography today, I can now start to look forward to my holiday 🥳🥳
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U going on holiday again ;D :whist:
It's always a relief to get a good result!
We've been for a walk .......
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That's gr8 Jaypo :D..
Start looking out your party poppers and blingy gear for the big sail away :party:
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Yay got the all clear from recent mammography today, I can now start to look forward to my holiday 🥳🥳
Hi Jaypo,
We haven't spoken before, but I just wanted to say how pleased I am that you got an all clear from your mammogram.
Enjoy your holiday x
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Yay jaypo! :foryou:
We decorated the house this weekend and got the tree up but I'm not quite there yet, as far as feeling Christmassy. We normally wait until 2 weeks before but this weekend we're having company for dinner and its holiday-themed every year. Dh thought we should get going on Christmas-ing the house to make it feel more like the holidays.
I'm dreading the shopping as the bank account is depleted due to the furball lol.
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Aww thank you everyone,means a lot :-* always get so so worked up waiting for the results,so many close relatives have had BC so it's always a worry.
Oh we have Santa's again ;D 🤣
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I know what you mean jaypo. Both my mom and her sister passed away from it so every two years I get very worried when I have my mammogram.
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Ah,so you'll understand C.C I'm sure like me,you self examine but it still doesn't put my mind at rest plus the radiographer said because I'm new to the area it's likely I'd be recalled and I just thought,oh no,this will put such a downer before going on holiday,so I'm so so happy today 😁
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It's nice to have that confirmation all is ok, now you can holiday like you mean it! :clapping:
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Aww thank you everyone,means a lot :-* always get so so worked up waiting for the results,so many close relatives have had BC so it's always a worry.
Oh we have Santa's again ;D 🤣
I'm exactly the same, Jaypo. When the NHS letter comes through with the results, I am literally trembling when opening it :o
Now you can thoroughly enjoy your lovely cruise ;D (love these santa heads!) 🎅
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Oh yes songbird,this time I didn't even notice the NHS stamp on the envelope and just tore it open,couldn't think what I was reading......we are pleased to inform you 😃 but normally,like you,I'm terrified opening that letter.
Definitely C.C counting the days now
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Wondering how a 6 and 8 year old were out alone B4 they got into a frozen lake :-\. Where were the parents and why don't the Police know if other children are missing? They seem to be wading through that lake ......... now 3 of those boys have died :'(. C.mas will never B the same for anyone involved.
Me - putting on more and more layers as the day goes on ::). Bored with all this C.mas chit chat >:(
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My son played football at that place where the children died on the lake. So so sad. :'(
When we were children, remember the advertisements on tele about the warnings of frozen water and a-likes, even one about going off with strangers.?
They need to put those back on the tele, drum it into kids about these dangers I think. 🤷🏼♀️ …just a thought! 🤷🏼♀️
I’m good today, slept really well last night, so bonus. 👍
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When we were children, remember the advertisements on tele about the warnings of frozen water and a-likes, even one about going off with strangers.?
They need to put those back on the tele, drum it into kids about these dangers I think. 🤷🏼♀️ …just a thought! 🤷🏼♀️
When I mentioned similar to my daughter re the grandchildren she said any warnings would now have to be shown through a different medium as they don’t watch tele as we do anymore. Sure it could be done though.
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I agree, I remember those ads too jillydoll,even if the kids don't see them,maybe it would remind parents to drum it into their children? Maybe adverts on Instagram or Snapchat or something? I'm not on any social media so not sure if it's an option.
Poor kiddies,it's heartbreaking :'(
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Where were the parents? :'(. So sad, how does an adult 4give themselves for turning their backs on their children.
Growing up in the Fens we knew not to go into water or walk on the ice. Bend she bears, cracks she breaks! Same with jumping into cold water, we simply 'knew' - I remember from an early age my Dad explaining why not to .........
Me - OK thus far. Tnx.
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It said on the radio today that the 11 year old boy tried to save the younger ones, but sadly, he lost his life.
Tragic. 😢
We still don’t know how they came to get onto the lake in the first place.
Maybe in the coming days we’ll find out.
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That crossed my mind - 1/2 trying to save the others .......... cold water shock kills.
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Any word about the other 2? Said there were 6 of them but police seem to be keeping tight lipped about it. It showed you some pictures of them today,omg,speak about a lump in my throat :'(
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The Police have continued walking that Lake but state that they aren't looking for anyone else. So why :-\. Surely parents would have come out to say kids are missing, unless there is a 'care' issue . Hopefully no one else will be found.
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How can any1 suggest that the boy was 'going in to rescue others' when there were no adults present? His aunt has apparently put this on FB ....... hopefully the little one in Hospital will recover enough to get at least part of the truth.
Me - DH is out on the road so my anxiety levels are rising. Bright ☀️ when he left an hour ago, trying to snow now >:(
He's back ......... ;)
>:( struggling >:( ........ it's That Time of Year :-X and I have committed myself to dog sitting next week. Why does anxiety get the better of me :'( ......... why can't I be normal :-\ :'(
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You really can't teach stupid >:(
People have risked their lives by ignoring warnings and playing on frozen lakes in South Yorkshire, the fire service has said.
Fire crews said they were "very concerned" by signs of activity on one icy lake in Arksey, Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Despite our warnings, photos taken today suggest people are still playing on the ice."
Adults were asked to urge children they knew to keep away from frozen lakes.
The fire service said they should "speak to the youngsters in your life and urge them to stay well away".
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It could never happen to me attitude
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How can I put this ladies?!……….
I have got a butt that is achy :o ……..The Cockapoo pulled me off my feet, I slipped on some black ice and down I went. Did anyone see? was the only thing going through my head, whilst scrambling to my feet, holding my behind!..
Oh no, I thought, school’s just broken for lunch! A “darling” little chap said…….
“Are you ok Mrs?” before holding his stomach with laughing so much, the little s**t >:(
I am now going to sulk in a Radox bath 🛁
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Oh no! Did you fall on your tailbone? I've done that and was really painful. You might have just suffered a bruise on the behind? Hope the bath helps! Kids can be mean sometimes, they don't understand how much it hurts falling on ice.
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Is the pavement ok songbird ;D
Sorry,seriously though,are you ok? You might be sore tomorrow :'(
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It surprised me how many bits ached or bruised after my fall 11 years ago, onto my face: shoulders, tops of the arms, thighs :o
:foryou: any excuse for a Radox bath, me ;-) but not a fall.
I am fine. Tnx.
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Is the pavement ok songbird ;D
Sorry,seriously though,are you ok? You might be sore tomorrow :'(
:rofl: That reminds me so much of a dear workmate of mine ages ago who, when I said my boyfriend’s German shepherd bit me on a sensitive area :oops:, she asked if the dog was ok 😂..
Tell you what, my butt is stiffening up. I’ll throw a couple of ibuprofen down me and I’ll be fine..
The Cockapoo should come with a health warning. He spotted a squirrel 🐿 and that was it :o
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We used to have a Halti for our German Shepherd,because if she saw a squirrel,we'd be OFF but the Halti put a stop to her pulling.
Hope you're ok xx
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OK. I think :-\. Anxiety went down today, hopefully it won't be troublesome - we are looking after a dog, not yet met, whilst the family are away for 24 hours. Not something I've done for a few years.
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We used to have a Halti for our German Shepherd,because if she saw a squirrel,we'd be OFF but the Halti put a stop to her pulling.
Hope you're ok xx
I'll need to work more on the "walking close" with the cockapoo. He's so fit and he has got some strength for a small chap :o
Butt discomfort has greatly improved after taking some painkillers and having a hot bath - bliss..
What kind of dog are you looking after CLKD? I can't imagine ever being without my furry companion (even though he's a pain at times) :D
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How's you today songbird? Any aches?
Ha,my two dogs are a pain too but I luv em :)
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Hi Jaypo!
Right buttock a bit achy but, other than that, tickety boo thanks ;D
Tell you what, though, it is deadly in our estate. Met 2 women this morning out walking their dogs and both had fallen! We had a bit of drizzle through the night so pavements are like an ice rink.
Be careful out there 😳
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Morning, it will be a spaniel.
Too early to tell. Had a nice lay in under warm covers ;)
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Pleased to hear it songbird,we can sometimes really jar ourselves when we fall 😩 no sand on the pavements in Lanark yesterday,DD and I were taking teeny weeny steps,then making funny kinda wwaaaaoooo noises when we slid 🤣😂
Ha a spaniel will keep you on your toes clkd ;D
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Especially a spaniel that we haven't yet met :o
Any more bruising songbird?
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Nope CLKD. Thanks for asking :) I think I got off relatively lightly ;)……
Let’s hope the little darling that was laughing at me doesn’t land heavily on his behind >:( - spot the sarcasm ;D
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But if he does and you see him fall,I KNOW you WONT laugh songbird ;D
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:rofl:
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I would tho! :diablo:
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Tired. Had a scare.
OH went to hospital last night with chest pains.
Dr checked him over, ecg, blood tests, ect……everything fine. 🥵
Didn’t get to bed until about half 3.
Dr said he didn’t know what it was, so discharged him.
He’s fine now, just ‘one of those things’ I think.
Scary tho.
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At least he was seen, did he have to wait very long? Sometimes men suffer with inter costial pains (I think that's the areas) which can feel like a heart problem. Has he lifted anything recently?
Indigestion ? Any pain down his arm/s. Did U go with him?
I'm OK I think.
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No, they took him in straight away, and he had pain in his jaw at the same time. Think that’s why he went to hospital because my dad had jaw pain with his heart attack. Our son picked him up from work, and drove him there, the hospital was just two miles away. Luckily it was quite.
He’s ok now, back to work last night and this one tonight will be his last one until boxing night. x
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Oh you must have been so worried, Jilly. So glad he's all good. Relax and have a lovely Christmas.
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At least he was seen promptly-ish.
Me - too early to decide ;D.
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Yes I was. :'(
But yeah, thanx, he’s good now.
Better now I’m back from shopping. 🙀
Chocka or what! 🙄
I’m in now for the duration, Birthday tomorrow, but I’m staying put. 😃
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Criky and I thought that I had mucked up C.mas by arriving on the 20th :rofl: :cupcake: :bbq:
Me - still trying to decide. I think, that mayB ........
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Have a lovely birthday tomorrow Jilly :foryou:
I've had the mother of all headaches today 😫
Was at M and S at 7.30 this morning and it was super busy, therefore, a tad stressful. Think I need a sweet treat........
Hold on, I've got a lemon meringue pie in the fridge 😋 :rofl:
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OH No You Haven't ;D. get some water down you .......... instead.
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Yeah OK >:(........ ;D
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That's plain water, not mixed with anything ;)
Have U hacked into the pie yet ........... Oh Yes You Have! :-X
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Yeah OK >:(........ ;D
Have the pie and the water 😉
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Aww thanx songbird. :party09:
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What a fab idea, Littleminnie - I’m a great believer in compromises ;D….
Took the Cockapoo out for a walk and headache has gone 👍
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Glad that the poo is feeing better ........... get plenty of water down you, dehydration can cause headaches. That will then top you up for any alcohol you might trip over ;)
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:drunklaf:
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Too early to decide - breakfast and a cuppa to hand ;)
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It's over :bouncing: I had a down mood yesterday, however: feeling comfortably tired. Looking forwards to more shopping next week ;-)
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:'( :-\ bloated and nauseous :-\ :'(
This happens a few times a month but I haven't worked out why. By mid-afternoon I'm uncomfy. Gut grumbles. I don't think that I have a stomach like others, I think everything goes directly downwards. When I press around my belly button there's a wind reaction, upwards. Straight up behind my breast bone.
A bath is the way to settle it ........... with gentle rubbing . I'm fed up with it. >:(
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:-\ :(
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:-\ :(
Are you okay CLKD? How are you feeling today?
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:thankyou:
Anxious. My belly was really windy for hours yesterday but couldn't get rid of it, a sudden surge like it was going to vomit at 11.00 ......... then I couldn't sleep, did cross word puzzles. It took ages B4 that feeling went, fortunately without issue. Tired now.
It can soon cause me to become house bound :-\
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:thankyou:
Anxious. My belly was really windy for hours yesterday but couldn't get rid of it, a sudden surge like it was going to vomit at 11.00 ......... then I couldn't sleep, did cross word puzzles. It took ages B4 that feeling went, fortunately without issue. Tired now.
It can soon cause me to become house bound :-\
That is a horrid feeling. I am glad the feeling has passed. I hope you can have a nap later to catch up on missed sleep.
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I've eaten a crispy pancake with lemon and sugar. We were late eating on Sunday which was OK at the time :-\ - so mayB my body wan't fuelled enough! I never seem to learn. :(
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Hope you feel better soon CLKD :foryou:
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I've eaten a crispy pancake with lemon and sugar. We were late eating on Sunday which was OK at the time :-\ - so mayB my body wan't fuelled enough! I never seem to learn. :(
I think having an eating disorder is so ingrained that it can be really hard to eat regularly. Do not be hard on yourself.
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Tnx. Any fear over rides logic.
Improving. I am trying to work out what causes the mid-afternoon bloating :-\. Sticking to 1 type of drink today.
The flooring looks nice in the dining room, we have moved furniture back. Makes the room look brighter and of course, cleaner ;-) 8)
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Aww clkd,so sorry you were poorly,so much going around just now x
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Feeling better CLKD?
I’m better too, had a bad stomach since last Thursday, docs for blood tests yesterday, should get results tomorrow/ Thursday.
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Were you poorly poorly jillydoll? I felt awful at times and that sudden boiling rushing of wind upwards :-X fortunately ::)
Back to wearing masks I think. Evening meal welcomed. Fire lit, feet up.
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Three of us have covid, me, dh and ds. Dh became symptomatic over the weekend and I felt a little something on Monday so I wore a mask to work. During dinner that night, dh said his food had little taste. Hmmm...I told him to go buy a box of rapid tests, just in case. Sure enough, we both tested positive. We think dd brought it home from her trip to Scotland, as she was sick a week after she got home. She thought she only had a mild cold and didn't test herself. She tested with us and she was negative.
I have no fever or sore throat, but very tired, sinus congestion, occasional cough, and body aches. I can only take Maggie walking for no more than 10 minutes, or I get short of breath. She's on day 9 of her cycle so she's walking and sniffing more frantically and it's hard to keep up with her. It's hard to rest when she's constantly wanting my attention, if she's not napping.
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It's still around! I can't fathom how we haven't caught it :-X
Maggie needs to lay down quietly when required to do so. Naggins isn't acceptable as they grow older, keep her on a short lead and encourage her to lay on the floor beside you. She'll learn.
Bloated again below the belly button >:( - thus far, no queasiness. Otherwise ........... OK
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Hope you all fell better soon C.C I'll apologise on behalf of Scotland ::)
Ok today until I got my new phone,then my blood pressure went through the roof, I HATE getting new phones >:( All sorted now though :)
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;D. I've got a hammer jaypo.
I wonder wether masks were worn on the flight from Scotland to Canada? We need to continue protecting ourselves.
Me - full up after our hot evening meal.
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So sorry CC you’ve all got Covid. How are you now?
Poorly with my guts CLKD.
Better now tho.
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What is it with guts :-X :'(.
OK today tnx.
How's C.C.?
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Yep,my guts were bad yesterday too ALL DAY :-\
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Seems like ear, guts, and chest infections are doing the rounds.
OH has sinusitis now, dr said no ear infection, so he went the dentist, thinking it was his tooth, X-ray done, dentist said he’d got a sinus infection.
He gave him ABs there and then, no going to the chemist with a prescription, he told him he’d never get those ABs from a chemist now, they’re all out. They apparently bought in bulk and have them there at their clinic. So he’s lucky really.
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Sinus pain is awful. Like being hung over for no reason :'(. I woke 1 C.m/morning in the 1970s, bending over to get out of bed was excruciating, as it wasn't expected. The GP told me to take ABs at the same time as my work mate as we were cross-infecting each other. That worked.
Today - nicely weary :thankyou:
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Weary. Woke in the early hours with dry eyes and ears itching. Then fully awake.
A bit queasy too :-\. Bwoels slow >:(
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Feeling better CLKD? :foryou:
I’m better, anxiety hardly there now , crept up on me and bam, why? I don’t know! 🤨
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Anxiety is the PITS >:(
Gradually improving, nothing that a deep bubble bath followed by a long sleep won't ease ;-)
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Good. 🤞🏼
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Fat and full
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I wonder how C.C. is. She hasn't logged on for 10 days and had covid🤒.
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I was wondering too Joaniepat .........
Me - weary ::)
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Yeah me too. Hope she’s ok.
C.C how ya doing?
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If she's feeling rubbish,she probably can't be bothered coming on here. Has anyone pm'd her?
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Too early to decide ;)
I sent C.C. a PM. She has replied, will be back soon
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Good today…,..thank the lord! 🙏🏼
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Stomach pains for half the day,same as yesterday,I've given up trying to work it out
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Oh dear! Period-like pains? Too much fruit/veg pains? Gallbladder :o
Me - fine :thankyou:
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Had horrible acid reflux this morning (trying to persevere with oral utrogestan :-\ ).
2 spoonfuls of peptac peppermint liquid - it certainly works quickly 👍…. - yet another item put on my “repeat prescription” ;D
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Pain in between the shoulder blades. Woke with it this morning.
Can’t deal with pain, so ibuprofen gel on it when OH gets up.
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Oh Dear Girls - not a good beginning to the week :-\ me however, fine so far :thankyou:
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Just nothing is good with me today ;D Overwhelmed.
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We're all doomed,scrap heap me thinks 😏
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Mr Mannering ? ........
MayB we all need some ☀️ 🌞?
Group :hug:
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Haha yes clkd,the man that said that was Scottish too wasn't he? ;D
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Yep Jaypo. John Laurie played Private Fraser.
The episode where the Germans asked for Pike's name and Mannering said...
"Don't tell him Pike!" ;D ;D
Good, clean fun 👌
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Haha,yes, I remember that episode,so funny
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;D
Feeling a bit better now I've eaten and the windows are open, it's the little things, the sun is shining and it's milder :)
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I get overwhelmed occasionally. >:( .......
Weary.
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A little more niggled now as the sun is going down and I've no idea whether to go visit my mother who probably is waiting for a visit, or stay home, but then it's getting dark, should I stay or should I go. I have tons to do here at home but will it get done now if I stay? Probably not.
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Aww glad you're feeling a bit better :-*
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Follow your gut, KaraShannon. 💁🏼♀️
Still a tiny bit of anxiety bubbling away, I’m so fed up, if it ain’t one thing, it’s another! 🤨
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Anxiety is soul destroying :'(
Me. The thermometer suggests 75, but I don't feel it is anywhere as high as that!
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Wrap a blanket or throw round your shoulders.
I was cold last week, curled up on the settee with a heated blanket over me.
Anxiety makes me cold.
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As will lack of sustenance jillydoll ;-). When did U last eat?
Legs and feet are cold. I have an M&S cashmere cape which soon warms me. It was a tenner in a charity shop because it won't stay round the shoulders. Ideal for legs 8)
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What's up Jillydoll? Has your back pain eased? Hope things get better for you this evening :)
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Legs and feet are cold. I have an M&S cashmere cape which soon warms me. It was a tenner in a charity shop because it won't stay round the shoulders. Ideal for legs 8)
Bargain CLKD! Just need to know it's true purpose ;) :)
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Aww glad you're feeling a bit better :-*
Not sure if that was for me, but thanks jaypo ;D
I'm trying to get fitter now the weather is improving, I've had a lot of fatigue and then the excess estradiol for most of 2022 made me less mobile. Lots of postural hypotension, etc, so wasn't going out much or into shops or anything. Thankfully that's almost completely reversed, but I'm pretty unfit after a year of that. So it's going to be a mountain, but I want to get fitter and better.
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Haha,yes it was for you ;D
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Ahh thanx.
It has eased with painkillers and ibuprofen gel on it.
I was changing batteries in some lights last night, and had to stretch really high to do it, maybe that’s how I’ve done it. 🤷🏼♀️
I’ve just had a laugh with my son CLKD, and my anxiety has dropped.
I swear laughter is a good medicine. 😃
( until later, when I’m back to square one. 🤣😂)
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DH and I don't laugh enough :-\. Occasionally I get a giggle out of him which makes me jump. :-X
Legs still cold.
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I'm always laughing AT my OH ::)
He texted his very stern accountant yesterday asking when he could drop off the vat paperwork and said......if you're not there,I'll poo them through your letterbox ;D he meant pop 🙀😂🤣
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:rofl:
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We all need an injection of laughter sometimes. We just need to find our funny.
On a good day, I can find something funny in any given situation, even getting into trouble sometimes with my OH. 💁🏼♀️🤣😂
Ohhh Jay, that was funny. Love to see your OHs face when he drops them off. :lol:
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:D
Too early to tell! At least the sky is blue and the ☀️ ::)
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Think he'll change accountants ;D ;D
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Annoyed: wanting to update my Will the new Solicitor wants me to jump through hoops and firewalls >:(. Proof of identity. Passport - nope. Driving licence with photo - nope. I don't know if my 'Costco' ID card will suffice ;D. I suppose a bank statement with my name and address ..........
What happens if people have lost everything in a fire :bang: :'(
Otherwise ...........
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I've told you before, CLKD, I don't want you to leave me everything in your will - I'm happy to chat back and forth with you on the forum
:rofl:
Had a nice coffee catchup with sis in law. Put the world to rights again ;D
No acid reflux today - hooray..
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No, she’s leaving it all to Meeeeeeeee. ;D 💵💰💵💰💵
If youve lost them, you’ll have order new ones.
Acid reflux is horrible , had it last night, burning away until I took a gulp of gaviscon. 🤨
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Rubbish :-\
Will read the rest in a minute.
But this thing about a will being left to some of you, that could perk me up ;D
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:lol:
Irritating reflux cough/clearing throat going on >:( :-X
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Or a Tesco club card should do it clkd ;D
No no Jill,it's me she's leaving it to,coz I'm MUCH nicer than you 🏃🏼♀️ 💨 ;D
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Finally feeling better after covid, though I'm still feeling fatigued if I do too much. Tested negative finally on Saturday after 3 tries.
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C.C. - Weakness and feeling tired are a side effect so B kind to yourself :foryou:
Chilly >:(
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Ha, that’s debatable JAYPO! 🤨. ;D
Glad to see you back CC. Take it easy. 💐
What’s up KaraShannon? Meno, or summat else? :-\
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Shedding few tears internally - we've had the latest CD from Fairport arrive today: the 50th anniversary of 'full house' ......... each voice comes over clearly, though no Swarb who died a few years back. :'(. Oh so many memories 8)
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Nope,no debate needed Jill ;D
How are you today C.C and KaraShannon
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Nope,no debate needed Jill ;D
How are you today C.C and KaraShannon
Hi jaypo :) Feeling better thanks :)
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Aww good to here C.C did pooch behave whilst you were poorly?
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She was going through her first heat cycle so she wasn't herself, so I didn't get to rest much. She was pretty clingy and had to pee almost every hour for a few days ???
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Aww noooo,so the entire household was poorly :( Hopefully you're all on the mend now xx
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Well we all know the 'need2P' scenario ::) - I think with bitches it's to let the boys know "I'm here lads" :D
Too early to decide ;D
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Good today. Maybe because I’ve been busy. 🤷🏼♀️😃
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I wandered to the bathroom at 5.30 to find dark circles under my eyes :o, I mean black: like I'd gone half a round with Frank Bruno. Not as bad now :-\
Otherwise - it's too early to decide ;D
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Hope you’re feeling ok CLKD. Frank Bruno eh? ;D
I’ve been feeling yucky today :-\………Jittery and typical anxiety symptoms. I haven’t had this for ages!
I always take utrogestan at bedtime and sertraline (for anxiety) in the morning but I, stupidly took both at bedtime last night (brain fog moment!) and have felt weird all day!
Surely one mistake with meds wouldn’t cause this, or could it??
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Yep. Most of the capsule/pill is active ingredient. Have the feelings eased during the day?
Fat and full, me >:(. Haven't looked at my eyes since ::)
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Feeling a lot better now thanks CLKD. Palpitations and chest tightness have gone thank goodness.
Just found it hard to believe the effect of messing up one dose had on me 😲....
Hey ho :o
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Yay glad you're feeling better songbird :) Can't have you poorly for your cruise !!
Done NOTHING today,didn't sleep at all last night and today my eyes are sore and hot :(
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What's your problem Chuck, worrying about that gardener?
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True enough Jaypo ;) - my ship awaits ::)
Re you not sleeping, maybe you were worrying about wee Nicola ;D ;D
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Aahhh that must be it songbird ;D
No clkd,just COULD NOT drop off,must've been about 3ish before I did,then my brain was like....right,it's 7am wakey WAKEY >:(
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Too early to decide :D
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Feeling back to normal today - hooray.
Mind you the Cockapoo is in the bad books. He decided to roll in a particularly pungent, juicy pile of poo this morning (and he is a lovely creamy colour normally - not this morning :beat:- no treat for him on his return >:(
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:lol: :scottie: did he look at you from the corner of 1 eye as he rolled ........ :whist: is it the kind of whiff that once in the nostrils, stays all day ?
Me - weary.
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Yep - I can still smell it :sick02:…..mind you, I had the last laugh. Nice bath (which he hates) and then a liberal spray of “stinkbomb”, a doggy after shave that he hates even more ;D ;D
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Tomato ketchup is much cheaper and safer to lick off ;D
Mine would find dead fish or a decomposing sheep :-X. :barf: No remorse, simply 'that look ' ............
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Aaaahahahaha my little chihuahua loves doing this,are you like me songbird,I'm running in slow motion towards her screaming noooooooooooooo ;D ;D
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:scottie: :tribble:
How's the garden looking jaypo? Men in wellies around the plot?
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It's looking amazing already,it's going to take them until next week for it to be finished but path edging in place,new step in place,last thing will be the new lawn :D
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For the dogs to dig up :-X
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Aaaahahahaha my little chihuahua loves doing this,are you like me songbird,I'm running in slow motion towards her screaming noooooooooooooo ;D ;D
;D Yeah, that’s it, Jaypo. Mind you it was more like………..”nooooooooo you little scumbag” ;D ;D
Ooh, bet your garden is stunning when it’s done. Ours is tiny :o…….We went from having a 2 acre paddock to a tiny wee plot - seriously downsized ;D
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As long as I have room for a pond system I'll be happy, it's the main reason why I don't want to move: oh we have a good GP and Dentist locally.
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No,they don't get out the front of this house,lowish wall and I'm terrified someone steals them.
The garden is starting to look fab songbird,great job these lads are doing.
Haha after a roll in the poo,my dog is picked up by the tips of her ears at arms length ;D
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:rofl: :clapping:
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Weeelllll - woke again in the early hours with that 'indigestion' sensation: starts at the bottom of the ribs in the gap, works swiftly upwards into chin and if I'm lucky into my jaw and head >:(. Lasted nearly 2 hours this time. Never in the day. There isn't any wind as DH rubs but nowt shifts. No pain in arms, sweating or back :-\
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Oh - sore back this morning :(. - I think we need a new mattress. How often should it be changed? I reckon we’ve had ours for 10 yrs :o…….Anyhow………
I’m thinking about hiring out our Cockapoo to the good people of London who have been reporting a “diamond of a man” flashing at their video doorbells and, wait for it, sticking his willy through the letterbox! 😲 For God’s sake, I’ve heard it all now!
What they need is a Cockapoo sitting primed at the door, ready to take chunk out of said Willy!
Another bloody numpty that happens to be a man!
I’ve warned OH. Make sure your flies are safely fastened before passing our neighbour’s Arlo video doorbell! :rofl:
I reckon I’ve got enough material to start up as a stand-up comic. What do you think? ;D
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I'll sit and heckle :D
Criky. There's a risk taker if ever I heard ............ how would he - assuming he is a 'he' - explain that to A&E?
Me - too early to decide ::)
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Aww sorry songbird, I DID tell my OH to stop doing that ;D
Sore back here too :( "went" yesterday
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:rofl:
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I notice that old lady in the shop window is bending over her waist far too much >:( :-\ consequently when I straighten my back aches.
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;D ;D
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I wonder if that's what is making me weary: ??? bad posture ???
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It might well be, CLKD 🤔
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Stuffed full of roasted veg with pheasant ...... now trying to swallow some ice cream :D
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Crikey, is that pheasant still safe to eat? ;D
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Back still sore >:( but no worse,so 🤞
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:rofl: oh that one's long gone ;D 8)
My back is sore .......... :-\
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Recovering after a long weekend of major family time. It was a stat holiday here on Monday and also my entire family, (including my brother and sister-in-law from Vancouver) celebrated my Dad's 90th. Maggie got all the pets and scratches she could ever want. ;D
It's a snow day today (no work) so I can relax a bit more.
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Sounds like you had a great time CC. 😃
Good today, had a wobble yesterday. ::) Should’ve said! ;D
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Feeling loved up :-* ;D. I met a dog that I haven't seen since November, he was SO pleased to lick, wag, fuss, cuddle in 8).
Otherwise. Same old. Same old :D
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Feeling a bit jittery...had some left over Starbucks from a family breakfast at work but it wasn't decaf. :madeyes:
Happy to be able to get Mags out for a walk after the storm. Sidewalks are plowed but still icy.
TGIF! :spin:
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Coffee never affects me. Were Maggie's paws wet ? :scottie: Do U wear wellies?
Weary.
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Coffee never affects me. Were Maggie's paws wet ? :scottie: Do U wear wellies?
Weary.
Her paws were dryish, the snow is dry and the ice is too cold to melt even in the sun. I wear insulated winter boots with a good grippy sole. When I think of wellies, rain boots come to mind. ;D
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Same difference. Probably.
Full up. Eaten too much ;D :-X
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Sad. I dropped my black china piggy this morning :'( as I picked her up I wondered if I would >:(. Too late. She's intact but her baby is smashed :-\
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Worried - last week I was told the name of a person and within 10 mins., had forgotten it. this is a person I see weekly :-\
Yesterday I was told about a couple who I know vaguely moving into the village, names have escaped me :o
Otherwise - it's too early to decide ::)
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So so tired :-\
Yesterday I slept for hours and most of the night. My head feels like it wants to go back to bed :-\. I began VitD this morning after a break of months.
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Keep up with the Vit d clkd,my Dr said every woman from peri onwards should take it,she can't understand why it's not pushed more.
Still got this bleepin Covid,my head is mush today >:(
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I will. Sorry that you are still syptomatic, viruses can hang on using up energy levels :-\
Getting myself round a light lunch ;-)
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Keep up with the Vit d clkd,my Dr said every woman from peri onwards should take it,she can't understand why it's not pushed more.
Still got this bleepin Covid,my head is mush today >:(
I know I'm the minority, but I'm nervous about vitamin D. I took it one day and then went out. While in the cafe with my friend I had this strange quivering feeling all over, arms, torso, legs, etc. It went away after about another half hour. I have never had anything like it. I googled (I know, shouldn't do that) and apparently it can trigger parkinson's symptoms in some, a minority I'm sure. I will ask the doctor about it, we have parkinson's type illnesses in the family, but not my immediate family and I've never had anything like that before or since.
Of course I know it might not be the vit d and I know I'm probably fussing, but it's because so many are talking about the health benefits and I want them! ;D
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Getting over last night's upset stomach. Doing some very slow (snail's pace) tidying and prepping lunch.
Snails are happy at their snail's pace. I think. Maybe I should be.
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Unlikely to be the VitD. MayB anxiety/excitement plus not eating B4 meeting your friend. What time of day and had you eaten that morning?
Tired++. Trying to keep awake whilst MotoGP Free practice takes place on TV from Argentina.
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I'd have been exactly the same Kara,would've blamed the vit d immediately ;D but like clkd says,most likely not that,takes a while for it to get into your system x
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I took a tablet this morning and have yet to feel any different :-\.
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Did you have a long day yesterday clkd?
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Sleeping most of it after an early start ;D
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I hate long days atm ;D
And I'll give the vitamin D another chance once I feel a bit more stable in general. Too many alarms going off (because anything could mean cellulitis getting worse, even though often it's not). I've got some butyrate supplements, meant to be excellent for health, and gut health in particular, but I'm not trying anything till I feel a bit better ;D otherwise I will think that's the cause, same with the ovestin, I'm waiting for a while.
chicken!
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Nah,not chicken at all,I'd do exactly the same,just wait til your back to normal haha well as normal as we can be.......not very then ;D
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Nah,not chicken at all,I'd do exactly the same,just wait til your back to normal haha well as normal as we can be.......not very then ;D
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Try a lower dose of Vit D Kara and build up
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My GP prescribed a high dose initially, OTC is much less [by almost half] so I will take another capsule this evening.
Feeling more human and less tired. Managed to graze all day :D
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Just watched Breakfast with Charlie and Naga. There are actually “laughing clubs” where you go and participate in lots of, yep you’ve guessed it, giggling 🤭😲. I was rather sceptical to start with but just watching everybody sitting in a circle laughing at, apparently, not very much had me joining in ;D….
Geez, I couldn’t stop and, importantly, I felt pretty good afterwards. Who knew?
Right, I’m off to search laughing clubs in Scotland. Songbird signing off..
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If I hear song 'The Laughing Policeman', it rarely fails to ignite a belly laugh. How about some Tom Leher?
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Hubby and I had a lovely brunch with one of my sis in law’s (and her OH). We are all going to Alaska in July so had a nice time discussing that, whilst stuffing our faces ;D……
My poor other sis in law went thru a 3hr gallbladder removal today (and it turned out to be gangrenous :-\) so not exactly straightforward. Hate to think what would have happened had it not been removed quickly :o
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Aww poor thing,hope she makes a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
No songbird you will NOT make me jealous........much 🤨
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How about the Laughing Gnome? That’s better than a copper laughing. ;D
Any luck with the laughing clubs Songbird? ;D
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She's absolutely shattered Jaypo. I'm sure she'll be feeling better after a few days. Gangrene in one of your organs sounds :sick02: !
How about the Laughing Gnome? That’s better than a copper laughing. ;D
Any luck with the laughing clubs Songbird? ;D
No luck with the Laughing Clubs Jill. Everybody around here is a miserable git ;D ;D
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It's good that your s-in-l went to Hospital! Hopefully she will recover once any poison has been drained away.
Me - can't decide, I've woken up after a deep sleep. Ate too much tea. Again. However, MotoGP on TV - late this weekend as it's from Texas 8)
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MotoGP is something I just can't get into, CLKD🙄.
And I won't be watching the Grand National either. I hate it when a poor horse falls and doesn't get up :-\
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Absolutely HATE the grand national,it would've been banned by now if it was jockeys breaking their necks >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Agreed Jaypo. I’m fine with the flat racing but just can’t watch the horrendous GN >:(. The fences are huge! Poor horses :(
Sitting sulking and contemplating hubby digging me in the ribs last night due to my, apparent, loud snoring 😴 - bleeding cheek 😲. I’d have to go some to win the “snoring stakes” in this household! - just saying ;D
I’m still trying to come to terms with expelling a tiny bit of pee when I cough or sneeze without having to admit to bloody snoring now! Geez, it doesn’t get any easier does it? :rofl:
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Horses are bred to run. However. They run without a weight on their backs. I would like to see them do the GN because they want to ;-). Not many stop and tip off their riders so there is a huge amount of trust. I would like to see whips banned completely :-\
??? pelvic floor physio ??? Songbird :-\. I was aselppf the sofa the other afternoon and kept waking myself up with snoring :-X
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Yep,bred by humans who cock up nature all the time,horses are herding animals they just follow the ones running,hence the reason you see a riderless horse following,poor beasts :'(
Oh songbird I get that too........oh you were snoring last night 😳😳😳 oh really matey,you've been snoring every night for the past 12 years 🤬🤬🤬🤬
I found that vagifem helped with the pee issue
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;D Jaypo. You've gotta love these men - deluded or what ;D
Funny enough I've just changed to vagifem so will see if I notice a difference (and will have a go with the pelvic exercises too).
Luckily it's not a big issue - would hate that :o
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Ovestin as well as 'nurofen' when I get the need2P helps.
tired after very busy dreams >:(
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Tired after cooking dinner. 🥱
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A bit bloated and windy
Otherwise - a good day had ;)
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really tired - again :-\
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It's been a long winter clkd,maybe you just need a tonic?
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A tonic: what would U suggest considering that I don't drink alcohol or Coke ;D
Stuffed. We went to the chippy ............
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Felt awful yesterday.
Migraine and bad stomach.
After a good night's sleep, feeling myself today. 😉
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Migraines are the pits. Something, along with nose bleeds, that I dread :'(
So far today so good 8)
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Yay,you're better too Jill,awful day yesterday,felt so low,don't know why,ok now 🥳
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Migraines are awful. Can really wipe you out :-\
Glad you're feeling better today Jill.
You too Jaypo. Sometimes we get a bit of an off day - no reason really ???
I've had a sore throat for a couple of days and slept loads yesterday. Not like a typical cold - it's a strange one :o
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Sleep usually is a defence mechanism when the body is fighting a Germ.
So far today .........
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Thanks.
Ice cream for a sore throat Songbird.
Ohhhh gawd, I've turned into my mother! ;D
Hope its better soon. 🍦
Jaypo. Get that chin off the floor, good days are ahead. 🛳
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What a fab idea Jill ::). Ice cream is just what I need. I’m going to dig out my pennies and wait for the ice cream van to arrive. I’ll tell you what, you have to be quick around here. He sits on my street for precisely 2 minutes and if nobody appears at their door, he’s off! Numpty! ;D
Methinks another cruise required sharpish, Jaypo ;) 🍾🍸🛳
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Ha,thanks ladies 💕💕💕
Feeling better now,I'm so scared when I get low mood,as it's a place I don't want to go back to,anyhoo,Jill always hoofs me up the a**e thanks Jill :-*
Cruise not til July,what am I supposed to do til then!?! Anyone fancy a girls night out? 🍷🍷🥴🤪
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Yep! Count me in. 🫡
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We buy tubs of ice cream from the store ........... for pudding you understand ;D
It's too early to decide :-\ breakfast to hand 8)
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Ha,thanks ladies 💕💕💕
Feeling better now,I'm so scared when I get low mood,as it's a place I don't want to go back to,anyhoo,Jill always hoofs me up the a**e thanks Jill :-*
Cruise not til July,what am I supposed to do til then!?! Anyone fancy a girls night out? 🍷🍷🥴🤪
Count me in 🍹🤪.
July for my next cruise too Jaypo but, hold on, it’s 10 weeks - that sounds so much better ;D ;D
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Much better songbird.........OMG TEN WEEKS!?!? Diet to go on 🙀🤣
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My bowels are slow >:(. Which makes me tired and as we have a funeral to attend later this week, guess when they will relax :( Otherwise, OK I think.
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Oh dear clkd, I just don't do funerals,can't cope with them :-\
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I'm exactly the same Jaypo. I seem to have an irrational fear when it comes to attending funerals. I'm like a christmas card - aye greetin'. It wouldn't matter supposing I didn't know the person, the tears would be blinding me :o
If I'm honest I feel a wee bit embarrassed because of the way I seem to react.
Some folk down our way seem to make it into almost a hobby, attending funerals - I reckon it's the buffet they're most interested in 😳
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Hi ladies, back now. Life got in the way of things, found I didn't have alot of time to sit and chit chat on here. All is well.
Feeling tired (what else is new lol), Maggie loves her long walks in the morning.
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Oh songbird that's me too, I see someone crying and that's me off too, I didn't even go to my sister's funeral, I said my goodbyes at home,where I just sat alone with my thoughts.
Nice to have you back C.C.......sorry,bit doom and gloom,not a great hello back for you lol
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Hi CC. 👋
Nah. I only go for the buffet. Love a buffet me. 😂😋
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Hi CC. I see Maggie is still keeping you on your toes ;D
I love a buffet too Jill. I try hard not to be first up at a wedding etc but I always am ;D
The vol au vents and sausage rolls are too much for me to sit still - yummy. The thing is, hubby always says…..”get me a wee plateful” so I look like a right piggy 🐷 ;D
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I often don't go into the Service, DH will and then takes photos of the floral arrangements. I'm OK once that's over and should be able to attend the 'wake' at the Pub.. [why is it called a wake?] :-\
Slightly windy. Eating little and often. Otherwise!
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No idea CLKD. Seems a funny word given the situation.
Hahaha, my OH does that too Songbird.
He only ever eats the sausage rolls, so a plateful for him. Doesn't leave many left. :rofl:
People look at me and I can read their minds. ;D
Greedy cow! ;D
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But you are Jill 🏃🏼♀️ 🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️💨💨💨💨 ;D
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You know me so well! 😋😂
I'll get ya! 🤨
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Slightly off = anxiety this morning so trying to keep busy :-\
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Once this funeral is out of the way clkd you'll be ok :)
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Hope so. :thankyou: ......... not a lot in the fridge for lunch either :-\ so my body is hungry. Had some defrosted plums earlier, they needed a little bit of sugar but I persevered ;D
Weary after a couple of hours pottering in the garden.
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I've been wondering why any1 wants to work in Sudan ....... without becoming political, at the 1st hint of trouble I would have been out of anywhere that begins to sabre rattle. Why 71 NHS GPs? Do they work as medics for UK Companies based there? Shows how much goes on across the World that I am totally unaware of !
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To be honest I don't know :-\
I've had a sore area at the lower end between the ribs - like low-grade indigestion. I've had background reflux some nights, i.e. it starts in that region, works quickly upwards into my chin, cheek and sometimes into my head. It's on my list to talk to the Nurse about on Monday.
I may take some 'magnesia' soon. From the knees down, I think I'm fine .
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Feel better CLKD :)
Feeling cautiously happy. We heard from youngest ds that he plans to propose to his gf of almost 6 years. He wants to take her to an outdoor park for a weekend next month to make it official. They have both been talking about it for a long time and he bought her a ring a couple of months ago (she picked it out). It will be a long engagement as both don't have money, ds is working paycheck to paycheck and she's barely working because of a disability. But they're both very happy and that's the main thing.
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Tnx. Have eaten a light evening meal.
Oh an engagement 8) :-* takes me back to my 21st. :congrats:
:party: this is where parents step in with the odd 'kitchen food basket'. The odd weekend break away from the norm ;-).
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Clkd,it's funny you mention the chin and cheeks,when my OH has reflux it goes to his jaw sometimes,must be a nerve on site
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It travels usually into the R side. The symptoms remain though a little less.
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Slightly less tenderness, lower L ribs ....... when pressed I hear wind :o. at least it didn't keep me awake although I woke several times to see whether the area is still tender!
Too warm ;D
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Maggie is at daycare for part of the day so I'm free to putter without a pup underfoot.
After 2 years the hot flashes have returned. :-\ They're not long-lasting and only enough to make me pause and think "Oh poop...a hot flash?" then it's gone in less than a minute. :-\
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A hormonal blip C.C.?
Weary. Too warm. Another hour will be better.
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Hi there - I have hardly been on the forum for the past few months and forget to look back once I've posted so came and had a look here to see how folks were and there is a HUGE gap in posts between April 26th and July 6th? Surely members must have posted between then and now? Can anyone enlighten me please!
Hurdity x
PS I'm fine - as per the thread question!
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I think that the thread moved down the pages Hurdity so people 4got to update ::). Glad that you are OK.
Me - I'm still deciding ;). too early to tell.
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I remember Emma re jigged things a while back too :)
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Feeling good, decent sleep other than thunderstorm early hours. Sun always lifts my mood & potential for a walk/bike ride! Have a nice weekend all.
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Aww, you have a lovely weekend too, Foxylady.
Feeling pretty good today. The sun is out and the air is a bit fresher thank goodness 🥵…..
Off on hols on Wed so popped on some tan that develops last night. My ankles haven’t quite worked out the way I had hoped :o - now where did I put that exfoliator ;D ;D
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Yellow ankles now there's a thought :o. sometimes tanning solution colours creases and dare I say wrinkles, differently to the remainder of the body.
Too early to decide.
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I use dove mousse songbird,nice and gradual,now remember my pix of those whales 😁 🐳
Love me a good thunderstorm foxy,nothing here at all,heavy rain is all,sunny today though
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Will do Jaypo. I just hope the killer whales behave themselves 😳. Desperately want to see them but don’t fancy if they decide to have a wee “play” with the tourist boat we’re on ;D ;D
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Haha,just speak to them nicely songbird,chuck them a salmon or two ;D
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A hormonal blip C.C.?
Weary. Too warm. Another hour will be better.
No idea. :-\ I have put on some weight in the last year so maybe that has something to do with it, idk. The hot weather doesn't help either.
Feeling ok today.
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Yesterday my left nostril ran continually, I got through a whole packet of man size 'Kleenex' >:(
At 5.00 I woke suddenly, very hot. Completely runny both sides. :-\. Snuffly and sneezing until 7.30, alarm went off at 8.00 >:( >:(
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Good start to the day, back on the wagon diet/exercise wise & sleep much better this week. Managed a long lie to 7.45 (usually awake & up 5.45). Weather miserable but taking inlaws out to M&S then viewing house with them later (bungalow). Have a lovely wkend all.
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Too early to decide ::)
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Quiet here. Going out in a min (it's 2pm now).
Got a very, intensely itchy patch on the heel of my foot. Not red, it's got that feeling you get if a cold sore about to erupt, but surely not on the heel of a foot. So keeping a close eye. It's not the same side as the leg / foot that got cellulitis, so that's something.
Stomach ache as well but nothing bad. Slight cough.
Ok I'm making it all sound worse than it is, it's just the foot I'm concerned with. ;D
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I had itchy insteps due to lack of oestrogen: I am aware of the sensation all day but when I take off my socks to step into the bath, it's annoying. Years ago I would wake in the early hours with one ruff heel scrathching the other ::)
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Yesterday I had a very strange day, I was itching all over, as if crawling alive with something. Then by evening it disappeared, today a bit of upset bowels (sorry) this morning but think whatever that was, it's over. A sore throat as well. But that itching was so weird. No bites, nothing I can see and it's all now stopped.
So there's that. ;D
Friend has to have a brain scan, they threw it into conversation and then said they had to rush out, so I need to speak to them. They don't have any worrying symptoms that I know of and I know them well, just lifelong symptoms from an early mild brain injury. They were speaking to the doctor to get support with some of their difficulties but not reporting anything new. My anxiety is already very high at the moment. I hope the brain scan doesn't throw up a red herring to depress friend when perhaps it's always been there all their life. I repeat, they are not showing any new symptoms, just their usual lifelong ones. :(
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It may be that your friend has niggling symptoms from a brain injury which is never 'mild' or 'only'. There may be research in which he is taking part. Is he in touch with Headway?
This is however not your problem unless he asks for advice. No need to take on board anything that is likely to raise your anxiety.
If you had upset bowels it may be that you had eaten something - years ago Dad had a lot of itching for hours B4 getting a very upset gut, awful for us all! It was a fish dish.
Low oestrogen can also cause itching.
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Thanks CLKD
re bowels ;D in the last two years I've gone from someone who never had any trouble, ever, to someone who is watching everything she eats to try and work out what the problem is. I think some of it might be the hrt, so an ongoing process atm. I was ill though, something was up the other day, I'm much better now.
And thankfully friend asked me to speak to the doctor and as it turns out, doctor doesn't think a brain scan is necessary and is not worried about my friend either. They were just agreeing because my friend wanted it (friend was worried about childhood injuries). He's going to get support but my fears from yesterday are gone now. :)
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That sound like a nice optimistic and successful day Kara!
I am knackered after mowing the grass\moss then cleaning all the birds water. ( I have 10 different bird baths\saucers!) Spoil them .
So joints are killing me but I feel smug I have heat the rain due later. Day off in Cambridge tomorrow for museum and shopping. Yay.😍
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Anxiety levels rising as we are going away :-\
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That sound like a nice optimistic and successful day Kara!
I am knackered after mowing the grass\moss then cleaning all the birds water. ( I have 10 different bird baths\saucers!) Spoil them .
So joints are killing me but I feel smug I have heat the rain due later. Day off in Cambridge tomorrow for museum and shopping. Yay.😍
Oh that sounds nice Sarah, the day in Cambridge tomorrow. Have a lovely day, I need to do a shopping and museum day soon, it's been a long time, lol.
Everyone is telling me about the rain that is due later. For now I'm getting a bit of paperwork done and listening to the breeze coming through the open latches. I'm embracing feeling a bit calm about my new home at the moment. It comes in moments so I'm going with it but will be out in a while.
I love that you spoil the birds. My mum has a bird table in her garden and provides them with seed, etc, and they are all so cute and pretty tame in the garden, they seem to know she's no threat. ;D
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Anxiety levels rising as we are going away :-\
Breathe CLKD. When are you going? What's the anxiety about in particular? x
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Off early in the morning. Until half an hour ago I was looking forwards to it :-\. This is usual for me >:(
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But is the anticipation the worse bit? I find the actual event is never as bad as I think it will be.
Is a it quiet but sometimes I actually enjoy the event.🙄
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Kara that sounds lovely listening to the breeze, one of my favourite sounds is wind weaving through long grass our crops in the field. So calming and yet enlivening at the same time. It's good that you can begin to feel more settled in your new home. You have had a lot going on lately and it takes a while sometimes for a house to become a home.
Yes my little birds are a joy, thoughts like a zoo sometimes there can be so many. I am whether know who your mum is and that she cares for them.
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Exactly that. Knowing that doesn't help :'(
Because I'm apt to stop eating with all that entails :-\
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CLKD
is there anything you can do for at least a few hours now just to take your mind off it? Like give yourself a few hours off the worrying?
what leads you to stop eating, is it because of gut issues etc?
thinking of you, I've got to go out now but I'll be back tonight and will catch up.
remember one thing, often things are not as bad as we anticipate (though I know we don't know for sure) x
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Anticipation cannot be over ruled for me. This stems back to the age of 3, a learnt pattern. :thankyou: Hopefully once we are on the road ...........
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Can you just eat a bit of what you fancy? Special.measures for a time when your anxiety is high. No need for a full meal, maybe just something light or a nourishing soup, easy to digest?
Try to sleep as well as you can and in my own preference.... A comforting but from husband who deals kindly with all my strange behaviour.
Let us know how you get on
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We've had freshly picked runner beans in different colours gently steamed with butter and black pepper. A sandwich. A very ripe half of mango ............. have nibbles packed in the camper, ready for the off.
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Well dear ladies. Got back from our Alaskan cruise yesterday. Had a fantastic time, except we’ve both got covid! 🤒.
This is the first time, to my knowledge, 🤔, that we’ve had the dreaded C word! Is paracetamol or ibuprofen the best thing to take? I haven’t got a clue! My hands and feet are burning too. Weird!
Should I wait another couple of days before testing again??
Oh dear - clueless Songbird :-\
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Yay songbird you're home!! Glad you had a good time,was worried about you as I read something about a tsunami up Alaska way,just days after you left 🙀 but then Taz said it was then given the all clear....phew.Sooooo?? Did you see whales?I wouldn't keep checking the covid,you could test positive for days and days,was it on the ship?
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Songbird: Sorry about Covid! It's out there. Advice was to test every 5 days ........ and to take paracetamol if there is a fever and pain relief, i.e. Nurofen on similar. Don't know what the advice is regarding isolating but I would do so. :foryou:
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You ok clkd? Ha,think we're all the same,the anxiety starts at the beginning of some event but once it happens,we're ok,like Kara says,it's the anticipation
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:thankyou: I'm trying to keep busy until we hit the road :-\. Once I've been to the loo it will be easier ::)
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Crikey, I didn’t know anything about the tsunami, Jaypo :o……We saw humpbacks (but they didn’t breach so it was slightly disappointing if I’m honest). Saw brown bears on a forest walk (had Rambo with a rifle leading the group ;D - most disconcerting :o), bald eagles, sea otters and lots of lovely dolphins 🐬….
There were rather a lot of people coughing and sniffing on the ship, Jaypo (on the last couple of days, I have to say).
I’ve stocked up on ibuprofen and paracetamol, CLKD…👍
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Haha songbird,the minute you turned your back I bet they were leaping out of the water ;D
I always hear coughing and spluttering towards the end of a cruise >:( glad to be home?
Apparently there was an earthquake and it triggered warnings of a tsunami but it obviously didn't come to anything ....... bet you're glad you didn't know lol
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Haha songbird,the minute you turned your back I bet they were leaping out of the water ;D
I always hear coughing and spluttering towards the end of a cruise >:( glad to be home?
Apparently there was an earthquake and it triggered warnings of a tsunami but it obviously didn't come to anything ....... bet you're glad you didn't know lol
;D..We really hoped we would see orcas but, sadly, they didn’t make an appearance ::)….
I am very glad to be home. The time travelling, along with the actual time difference and covid 🤒 has taken it out of me big time :-\…..
How was your cruise Jaypo?
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Was good thanks songbird,weather wasn't great but it's Norway after all 🙄
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Well dear ladies. Got back from our Alaskan cruise yesterday. Had a fantastic time, except we’ve both got covid! 🤒.
This is the first time, to my knowledge, 🤔, that we’ve had the dreaded C word! Is paracetamol or ibuprofen the best thing to take? I haven’t got a clue! My hands and feet are burning too. Weird!
Should I wait another couple of days before testing again??
Oh dear - clueless Songbird :-\
When I had it earlier in the year the line on the test was a thick solid line, tested 2 days later and it was a lot fainter. 2 days after that it was gone.
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Well dear ladies. Got back from our Alaskan cruise yesterday. Had a fantastic time, except we’ve both got covid! 🤒.
This is the first time, to my knowledge, 🤔, that we’ve had the dreaded C word! Is paracetamol or ibuprofen the best thing to take? I haven’t got a clue! My hands and feet are burning too. Weird!
Should I wait another couple of days before testing again??
Oh dear - clueless Songbird :-\
When I had it earlier in the year the line on the test was a thick solid line, tested 2 days later and it was a lot fainter. 2 days after that it was gone.
The 2 lines on my test were visible but fine so with a bit of luck I might be clear in 2 or 3 days Littleminnie 🤞
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Feeling embarassed, as my dog decided to stop and lie down in the middle of the intersection (we were out for a walk) to stare at another dog on the opposite side of the street. So here I am trying to coax her to get up (she lies down when she sees another dog approaching) with 2 cars wanting to make a turn into the same lane. I tried to hurry her up because we were stopping traffic, but ended up dragging her a bit as I turned to look I realized she was still lying down. Omg...I can't imagine what the other dog owner was thinking. I then had to physically lift Maggie up to her feet by her harness (I've perfected the motion to be quick) and she decided to walk again, happily, I might add. I got to the other side of the street and put her in a sit and gave her a talking to that stopping and lying in the middle of a busy intersection is not ok. :o The other dog owner kept looking at me the whole time, it was seconds really, and then finally walked away with her dog as we continued on, probably thinking I'm crazy or I abuse my dog.
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;D ........ was she staring out the other dog or trying to herd it ? they can be funny in their own ways ::). They don't understand English though, nor probably Canadian ....... I expect that the drivers were in sympathy with you!
So far so good. Met with friends unexpectedly over a cuppa and cake this afternoon, we happened to fetch up in the same village here: even though we are from the same village at home ;D it was 'what R U doing here?' ...........
In the B&B. Relaxed.
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Sadly I think this shows who the boss is in your household ;D
Naughty Maggie embarrassing mom but am sure am not the only one who laughed at your new antics, so thanks for that!😍
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Oh my goodness, I’ve never felt as tired in my life 😴🥱…. Could jet lag still have this kind of effect after 3 days? 😳
I had a negative test for covid today (tested positive on Thursday) but I think it must be the jet lag that is lingering with me. Mind you, we had a 9 hour wait at Vancouver, an 8.5hr flight and then another 4hr wait at Heathrow for transfer to Glasgow (and then there was the 8hr time difference when we got to the U.K. - never again! :-\
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Oh my goodness, I’ve never felt as tired in my life 😴🥱…. Could jet lag still have this kind of effect after 3 days? 😳
I had a negative test for covid today (tested positive on Thursday) but I think it must be the jet lag that is lingering with me. Mind you, we had a 9 hour wait at Vancouver, an 8.5hr flight and then another 4hr wait at Heathrow for transfer to Glasgow (and then there was the 8hr time difference when we got to the U.K. - never again! :-\
Yes it can still be jet lag. When I was travelling to New Zealand regularly it used to take at least 2, more usually 3 weeks for my body clock to reset. It will get better honestly.
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Oh my goodness Limpy - 2-3 weeks? I couldn’t cope with that 😩..
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They say to allow for 1 day recovery for each hour of time difference so I'd give it at least a week before expecting to feel back in sync if you've been on the west coast of Northern America.
Flying west to east is always a Killer for me. Find it easier/quicker to recover east to west.
If you've had covid dont underestimate the effect that will have. I slept for a month after Covid last year and it took e 12 weeks to feel remotely normal.
Be kind to yourself and rest up x
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Be kind to yourself songbird,jet lag AND covid,not a great combination :( Feet up and take it easy :)
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Jet lag definitely gets worse as you get older plus throw covid into the mix 😴
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Oh Songbird the others are right. Jet lag is non trivial but throwing covid into the mix won't have helped at all.
The thing is it will take time to feel fully better - be kind your yourself
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Rest Girl Rest! You have a virus which will knock the stuffing out of most people and when it's Covid effects can be worse. Plus the stress B4 traveling, waiting around feeling ruff ......... when I had seasonal 'flu many years ago it took a week after the virus had gone B4 I began to regain energy.
Me - OK thus far 8)
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Oh ladies, thanks so much for replying 🙏. I will give myself time to recover. I hadn’t realised the impact both conditions would have to be honest. :thankyou:
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CLKD, things are ok? I was thinking about you but away from the computer all yesterday. Glad you're ok :)
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Today has been fine too :o :-\ .......... :thankyou:
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That's good CLKD. Are you back home yet or still away?
I'm brighter today, feeling more settled, ready to start organising, sorting, making progress, always a good sign with me. I just felt beat up before, now I'm fighting back ;D
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Make those lists KaraShannon
Home 8)
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Glad you're home CLKD and that things went ok :)
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They did. I'm sitting here completely surprised :o ??? 8). Even the event yesterday ........ today, I'm knackered ::)
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Aha! That old.' Anticipation is worse than the event' which seems to catch many of us out. Feet up and relax now. It's I st and you feel so much better than you thought. That's a win. :)
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Yes I'm already anticipating work next week. I go out to work but also work from home, and next week is a work trip.
The noise here steps up from thursday, weekends are not good at all, and I look forward to monday and tuesday when it's all much less crazy and while I'm working from home, I'm back in control of my environment. But next week I'm on a work trip and not in control, after what I anticipate to be a crazy weekend again.
That's where I'm at. Life eh ;D
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Agreed SarahT. I can't believe how relaxed I was once we hit the road on Thursday :o.
KaraShannon - can't help other than sympthatise. Going anywhere of interest on the works trip?
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Agreed SarahT. I can't believe how relaxed I was once we hit the road on Thursday :o.
KaraShannon - can't help other than sympthatise. Going anywhere of interest on the works trip?
CLKD, no it's just a team meeting. I will be fine once there, but I have anticipatory anxiety about whether I'll sleep well the night beforehand (I always seem to be shattered at these meetings having never slept well the night before, partly worry that I won't sleep).
It is what it is, I will take one day at a time. :)
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Half a day even?
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Half a day even?
good idea.
I was really dynamic and bright a couple of days ago but family were visiting (they never visit, ever, years go by, then I'm feeling bright and ready to tackle my new home and they are visiting for a couple of days, not staying here but of course I want to spend time with them, lol)
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Criky there's me trying to keep away from our families ;D
Really really tired, I crashed out for 2.5 hours earlier. Woke feeling a bit hung over, better now.
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So. So. Tired. Slept yesterday afternoon and again for 1.5 hours today. Busy dreams may be contributing. Last week whilst away I didn't feel the need to sleep except at night :-\. I'm not bored though I do miss the coast.
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Happy. :)
Day out at a plant fair. Bought too much, some plants quite unsuitable but soo tempting. Shattered now, will pay for it tomorrow but rest day tomorrow!
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Plants into pots until they settle? Here on clay I have to put a lot of shrubs into pots as they take about 5 years to bed in, meaning that many get pulled up by mistake :o
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Yes always do so. We are on clay mostly, then some chalk. Heavy soil so you learn what works and what doesnt. ( despite planting on the wrong spot just because you want it there.. And Nature always strikes back at us!
So pot up, more than once if need be, place plants in the area I hope they will be happiest and watch them. Some can never over winter outdoors, we are in an odd pocket that feels the cold even more than the next village, so my dear shed becomes a winter nursery. And even then, in shed and fleeced some fail to make it.
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Criky there's me trying to keep away from our families ;D
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It's ok when they visit as they stay at my mother's down the road ;D so I get the beauty of the visit and can then hide in my cave later
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Ok I did that quote wrong, I said the second bit, though sure CLKD will know what bit she said, but for the record ;D
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Happy. :)
Day out at a plant fair. Bought too much, some plants quite unsuitable but soo tempting. Shattered now, will pay for it tomorrow but rest day tomorrow!
I love buying plants. I might, if I get my act together in the house today, have a drive up to our local garden centre and treat myself to at least looking at everything ;D
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10 days after returning from Canada/Alaska and it's only today that I'm feeling a bit more like myself 😲. Covid didn't help of course!
The flight from Vancouver was so uncomfortable and draining that hubby has paid for upgrade on our flight to Miami in Feb. What a price though! I was shocked! £905 extra per person (and it's only premium economy!) 😳.
Blinkin British Airways is clearly making plenty!
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Blimey songbird,you could've nearly gone on another cruise for that much 🙀 but I don't blame you,it's too long a flight to risk it again
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U can't take the monies with you, spend Girl Spend!
I think I've got a cold :-\.
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:'(. DH now has what ever I have thought I had since Thursday - a cold with intense tiredness : runny nose, blurred vision, unable to read the Sat papers, queasy guts ...... :-\
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Oh no CLKD :-\ No chance it's covid? 🤔
Just when you mentioned the queasy guts, I had that (along with a few other symtoms) and tested positive 🤒.
Me? Feeling a tad flat today. 😕. I need cake ;D
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<hands over :cake: :cupcake: <
If I test and it's +ive, I will feel a lot worse :-\. DH might test later.
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My guts were affected badly with covid as was OHs,hope Mr clkd feels better soon.
Songbird,you need a holiday ;D
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:foryou: CLKD. Hope you and DH feel better soon.
I do need a holiday Jaypo ;D. And cake. And prosecco :rofl:
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Tnx. I hope so too >:( - won't test tonight or I won't sleep :-\
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Feeling happy, our youngest ds got engaged a few days ago. It didn't come as a surprise because he asked to borrow money to help him out, his plan was to take his gf on a 2-day camping trip so he could propose. She already picked out the ring a while ago, ds was waiting for the right time to finally pop the question.
Long and lazy weekend here. Maggie had a visit to the vet as she had a mild bacterial infection on her lower belly. All that was needed was a bottle of antibacterial soap to keep the skin clean. Back for a follow-up and her boosters in another week.
Gonna open a bottle of Pinot Noir at dinner to toast the happy couple....(that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it lol)
CLKD- how are you feeling?
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Morning - tnx for asking. DH tested +ive this. morning :o mine was negative :P. Now we have to think about all those vulnerable people that we have been in contact with ......... ::)
I slept better and the cold is on its way out. DH doesn't ache, his worst day is over though it came on suddenly. We both slept. Intermittently.
Has Maggie been through long grass = allergic reaction? Hopefully not mange mite !
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Sorry to hear about dh, hope he has a quick recovery.
Maggie doesn't have mites, vet doesn't think it isn't an allergy. It's a common skin infection the vet sees all the time.
Tired again this morning, between dh's intermittent snoring, coughing and my own insomnia, I'm not sleeping all that much.
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Morning - tnx for asking. DH tested +ive this. morning :o mine was negative :P. Now we have to think about all those vulnerable people that we have been in contact with ......... ::)
I slept better and the cold is on its way out. DH doesn't ache, his worst day is over though it came on suddenly. We both slept. Intermittently.
Has Maggie been through long grass = allergic reaction? Hopefully not mange mite !
Oh no CLKD :-\. Hope your OH feels better soon.
I’m feeling quite smug - no treatment required at my dental appointment today 👏. Makes a change 😬
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It could be her food C.C. - my cat had constant itching which was treated for a flea allergy even though she never went outside: we did have a dog though :-\. My biggest regret is that I didn't change her food - 6 weeks B4 she was PTS I changed her diet and the itching stopped within 24 hours :'(. I'll go to my Grave with that guilt.
Me - watching amazed at the cycling acrobatics from Edinburgh :o ;D
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Thing is she's not itchy at all, so the vet knew it wasn't a food allergy. It's more like contact dermatitis.
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Could it be the washing detergent or simply that she's sweaty underneath? I haven't used conditioner for years because I believe that if laundry has a perfume after a full cycle, then the rinse isn't getting rid of the product. Perhaps use less in her wash and give the blankets etc. a good rinse cycle?
Tired now but not exhausted as I have been. Sun has been lovely :-*
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The only thing I use to wash her crate mat (no blankets) is a fragrance-free detergent with a laundry-disinfecting wash and an extra rinse. She must have come into contact with something as she does love to roll in the grass. It's pretty much gone now.
Almost time for bed 🥱
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Ditch the disinfecting wash? It's marketing hype ;-). Same as adding 'Dettol' to our laundry machines to kill bacteria, hey some bacteria is good ! Is she bothering the areas?
Us - crawling around a bit :-\. I swiped the handles and council bins yesterday, today I need to TACKLE the bathroom ! Already there are spiders' webs along the window sill >:( ....... I'm armed and dangerous ;D. We R both so tired.
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This Virus has talons >:( :-\. I had 'flu many years ago and it was nowt like this! At least my sense of taste hasn't disappeared despite us both testing +ive this morning.
Remember those spiders, the other day I collected a lot on a soft brush however; some escaped from that brush over night, crawling over the bathroom ceiling :o :P .......
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Sorry to hear you're both not well CLKD.
How are you feeling today? Plenty of rest and fluids and I know you know what else, vitamin d etc.
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a little bit sad today. A relative will be nearby at someone's house. They haven't directly told me I could go and visit, they just mentioned it in conversation, but it makes them a lot nearer to see. And they would not mind if I said I'd drive over for an hour to see them all. But with all my strange menopausal symptoms of late, it's much easier to avoid, especially when you haven't seen people in an age.
I don't want it to continue, I want to start seeing them but atm they don't even talk on the phone, just texting etc, so it's very hard to let people know where you're really at.
Otherwise ok, lots of clearing and tidying of the new place still, I'm spending a lot of time with elderly parent so with that and work the day disappears quite quickly and little gets done. When I do tackle stuff I don't know whether to throw it away, keep it, where to put it etc ;D
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Avoidance is fine. How would you feel if they popped by for half an hour? Personally I don't know which is the worst thought! we live in a mess anyway so there's no where to sit except the floor. A friend not seen for 15 years offered to drop by .......... I haven't been able to reply :'(
I have to do what is right for me and DH.
Muggy head. Slightly woozy. Still coughing though less. Wide awake until 3.00-ish, partly due to DH's sudden, hacking coughing spasms. Cuppa to hand. Can't concentrate on much at all :-\. At least the headache has gone. Sore throat is less. It's certainly got fangs, this Virus >:(
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The less I see of my relatives the better :-X
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I definitely find it easier to visit people than have them come to me. That way I can control how long the visit lasts! Even better if we meet up outside at a cafe or something.
Would meeting somewhere neutral work better for you KaraShannon?
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I'm better doing the spontaneous bit ;). As for relatives ;D ..........
Sore throat a little better; still throat clearing; slight stabs of headache pains; lack of taste even for chocolate >:( :o
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Coughed a lot last evening. Slept 12 hours :o with very busy dreams [normal for me]. No sense of taste >:( and we R both still positive. How am I - muggy headed about covers it.
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Seventeen sets of twins to start at schools in Inverclyde
Would love to be a fly on the wall ;D
KaraShannon - what did U decide about the visitors?
Well - two friends who learnt of our positive status today and although they live over 45 mins away, have offered to shop for us 8) :-*.
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Yesterday we hardly coughed: this morning, hacking across England ::). Can't decide whether my sense of taste is back/not. Blueberries taste 'off' >:(
A friend has offered to do shopping - he lives 45 mins away . Off to make a list!
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Nice that you'll be getting shopping CLKD. When I had the cellulitis, having a shopping delivery was a very small but very welcome highlight of the day.
Hope you'll both be better soon :)
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I didn't see relatives, they weren't that proactive about it anyway, considering they would so near. I'm not really too bothered about it at the moment, too many other things I'm trying to deal with.
And at the moment this awful itching on my skin and scalp which I've created a separate thread about.
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A friend has offered to do shopping - he lives 45 mins away . Off to make a list!
Would an online shop not save your friend a journey.
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Getting a slot might prove difficult Minusminnie - the village shop is great for basics and deliver. We've worked out that by Friday we will be allowed out :o so look out supermarkets ;D. If I have the energy, that is.
I bit my tongue last night. Hard :o :-X. So sore that I can't eat my Marmite on toast :-\ so had to make do with freshly picked runners with olive oil and black pepper for lunch. Still weary.
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Really weary. Slept through the night with busy dreams which hasn't helped ::). I think that there is slow improvement 8) although I feel hotter than in previous days. We don't have a thermometer ......... time for a doze ;-)
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I ached yesterday and again today, mayB too much weeding ......... :-\. which do U find better, 'nurofen' or 'paracetamol' for back pain ?
Otehrsie OK
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Not feeling particularly well, bloated. Again. Guts windy. I'm going to stop eating live yoghurt at breakfast as I think that I may be over doing it!
Still very tired. Can see things to do outside but haven't the energy yet so must make a list.
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Same as yesterday with regard the guts/bloating. Have cut out olives from lunch today.
Otherwise, OK :thankyou:
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Do you eat a lot of bread? That definitely bloats you up
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I ha ve fads on bread, currently on small brown slices. Better today without yoghurt or olives.
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Well - I've not felt as sleepy since I stopped swallowing VitD tablets every morning :-\. My head feels clearer.
However: it's too early to decide how I might B :D
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Got to get a skin lesion looked at.
I hate medical stuff, but I can't carry on avoiding.
Tired. Thyroid medication was unavailable the other day, still recovering from that. The doctor's appointment feels like a mountain today but it must be done.
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Well - I've not felt as sleepy since I stopped swallowing VitD tablets every morning :-\. My head feels clearer.
The supermoon? ;D everyone I know is sleepy atm. But you've had covid, how are you now CLKD?
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Tnx. We are both well. We were extremely tired, our stamina levels are improving day by day. My head no longer feels tired :-\. Was there a blue moon?
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Tnx. We are both well. We were extremely tired, our stamina levels are improving day by day. My head no longer feels tired :-\. Was there a blue moon?
Glad you're improving.
Yes there was a blue moon, everyone has made a fuss about it and for once I didn't. It's usually the other way around. ;D I know I'm overwhelmed when I'm not aware of the moon phases, but improving here too.
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Little steps. too early to decide :D
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Not been feeling great for a few weeks, but felt better last two days plus the itching has lessened with daily trips to the launderette and high heat drying. Saw a private doctor because of the complete lack of help anywhere (7 pharmacists and a doctor and then a receptionist that was rude when I tried to contact the doctor again). She agreed to continue with this regime for the time being as it seems to be working, reassured me on the skin lesion (separate issue) and said maybe another week with the washing regime and should be ok.
Was feeling better but today really on go slow. Have changed to the progesterone and oestrogen combined patch last thursday. I usually feel good on these, but, I don't know, feel too tired to do anything today and don't want to lose the day. Guts are playing up as well, I'm sure just a combination of way too much dark chocolate and progesterone, but at this time of the month I NEEEED dark chocolate, lol.
Had a cough in the last few days, maybe have underlying covid, I'll do a test, but otherwise going at a SNAIL'S PACE and not happy about that lol >:(
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Accept that your body is tired? Hormonal upheaval can cause weariness.
Me - comfortably tired.
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Accept that your body is tired? Hormonal upheaval can cause weariness.
Me - comfortably tired.
Yep, I had to admit defeat.
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Why 'defeat'?
Well rested.
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Why 'defeat'?
Well rested.
Yes it's just all the time lately. But will soon have another thyroid test.
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Listen to your body and if. your results happen to be 'within normal limits', ask for a referral to the appt. specialist because many GPs won't do any further investigations.
Me - OK thus far 8)
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Listen to your body and if. your results happen to be 'within normal limits', ask for a referral to the appt. specialist because many GPs won't do any further investigations.
Me - OK thus far 8)
will do, isn't the weather glorious!
I'm home working but I might have to sit in the garden for half an hour 8)
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Listen to your body and if. your results happen to be 'within normal limits', ask for a referral to the appt. specialist because many GPs won't do any further investigations.
Me - OK thus far 8)
will do, isn't the weather glorious!
I'm home working but I might have to sit in the garden for half an hour 8)
Oh god it's too hot for me, I am waiting for winter! Glad you are enjoying it and seem happier though, is the itching sorted?
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Listen to your body and if. your results happen to be 'within normal limits', ask for a referral to the appt. specialist because many GPs won't do any further investigations.
Me - OK thus far 8)
will do, isn't the weather glorious!
I'm home working but I might have to sit in the garden for half an hour 8)
Oh god it's too hot for me, I am waiting for winter! Glad you are enjoying it and seem happier though, is the itching sorted?
Hi Penguin
yes it's usually too hot for me but I've decided I missed most of this summer with being ill with cellulitis and then moving so, also thinking it can't be too bad in Sept as it's going to go cold soon, so I'll recover ;D
So aiming to enjoy it this week where I can, but I've seen 28 degrees on the forecast, that might be too much for me at the moment.
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Oh the itching, it's a lot better but not gone. I've started washing and drying everything on a high heat, and I have pest control booked. Problem is a lot less but not over as yet. Saw a private GP in the end and it's not lice, but she suggested continue with the washing regime daily for another week as it seems to have taken away whatever was irritating my skin.
I have a rash on my leg, I forgot to mention that, ah well. I'm pretty sure hormone treatment might be exacerbating skin stuff.
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Too early to decide ;D
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haven't been sleeping for a week, slept last night, but what with this heat, not a good combination and still going at a SNAIL'S PACE >:( Have a ton of work to do from home and it's not happening which means I'll be working all weekend (which is fine, atm I'd rather just have the pressure off), but frustrating.
Not a lot I can do about it, my health dictates atm
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Oh the itching, it's a lot better but not gone. I've started washing and drying everything on a high heat, and I have pest control booked. Problem is a lot less but not over as yet. Saw a private GP in the end and it's not lice, but she suggested continue with the washing regime daily for another week as it seems to have taken away whatever was irritating my skin.
I have a rash on my leg, I forgot to mention that, ah well. I'm pretty sure hormone treatment might be exacerbating skin stuff.
Well that sounds a bit better. I wonder if the washing and drying at high heat is removing some kind of irritant (environmental, not creepy crawly I mean) that just wasn't coming out at lower.
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haven't been sleeping for a week, slept last night, but what with this heat, not a good combination and still going at a SNAIL'S PACE >:( Have a ton of work to do from home and it's not happening which means I'll be working all weekend (which is fine, atm I'd rather just have the pressure off), but frustrating.
Not a lot I can do about it, my health dictates atm
Read your itching update and replied before seeing this. That's rubbish about sleep, I feel your pain!
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Bilateral bursitis both thighs >:(
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Ouch :'(
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Trip to a and e as my hospital team rang to say I have numerous blood clots in my lungs, a few more days without treatment and I wouldn't be here. Only 3 hour wait so not bad at all. Blood thinning injections for a month and then tablets. I'm on 12 meds a day so what's one more? Luckily I was able to get a disabled taxi to take me. I have various health issues but I live to fight another day. :)
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Oh my goodness Autumnwalks 😲. What a phone call to receive! So glad you got the treatment you needed. Take care of yourself 🌻
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Thank you. :-*
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Trip to a and e as my hospital team rang to say I have numerous blood clots in my lungs, a few more days without treatment and I wouldn't be here. Only 3 hour wait so not bad at all. Blood thinning injections for a month and then tablets. I'm on 12 meds a day so what's one more? Luckily I was able to get a disabled taxi to take me. I have various health issues but I live to fight another day. :)
I am so sorry to hear this. Thank goodness you got the treatment in time. I hope you are getting support and you are okay. 🫂
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Who is following up your treatment Autumnwalks?
Too warm :sunny:
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CKLD I'm under Addenbrookes. Had an ECG which was clear anyway. Have been leaving the door unlocked for a few nights in case I have to be carried out with a heart attack and they won't have to smash the very solid front door in. ::)
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Wishing you well Autumnwalks,
Addenbrookes have been an amazing hospital and staff as our ' local '. Thankfully you got seen so quickly.
do you have good support around you? Do post on here if anyone can offer you support or just a friendly hello. X
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Hi Sarah. Yes I find them very good, I've never have any complaints about them. I have various health problems so I'm a fairly frequent visitor. Lots of food outlets there too! Thanks very much. X
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How R U all this morning?
Still tired. Brain doesn't want to wake up. ::)
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I woke at 5 and couldn't get back to sleep so I'm ready for bed now but unfortunately have to work. Will be relying on coffee today. It's funny I am usually wide awake at bedtime and want to sleep in the morning. I've heard sleep experts say if we are a natural night owl it is hard wired but I would like to think its not..
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We are hard wired to sleeping habits which may have been nurtured whilst growing up. I believe too that if we enjoy doing things, i.e. getting up at 4.30 to groom the horses, walk the dogs etc., it doesn't matter as much because the brain will compensate. We sat out last night as it was cool ........ so was an hour later going to my bath.
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I always feel more relaxed and happy from around 1pm so that's when I wake up properly and am most productive. I think it's due to lower cortisol than in the morning.
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I always feel more relaxed and happy from around 1pm so that's when I wake up properly and am most productive. I think it's due to lower cortisol than in the morning.
That's interesting, I have been waking up super early because of utrogestan and the heat, but I find I am SO much better, calmer, relaxed from 1pm onwards too. I hadn't thought of cortisol, I'd blamed it on the peak from taking both my anti depressant and the estrogel in the morning then the effects easing off. But cortisol makes perfect sense!
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My anxiety levels would ease by the evening, once all my committemtns were done. I had to learn not to agree to anything in the afternoons or by morning, I would feel so ill :'( :-\
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My anxiety levels would ease by the evening, once all my committemtns were done. I had to learn not to agree to anything in the afternoons or by morning, I would feel so ill :'( :-\
Was that in anticipation of what you had to do? That's hard. I find when I'm having an anxiety spiral, it is very hard to plan ahead as I always worry what state I'll be in and how I can get out of whatever arrangement.
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CLKD I know what you mean about being anxious anticipating all that needs doing and I have that to an extent too. So on a weekend morning I feel much more relaxed and happy than a weekday morning. Its not even that I don't like work or chores, I haven't quite figured that out, I think it may be natural, natures way of making sure we are alert and don't make mistakes which could lead to negative consequences. I definitely think hormones play a part though, because in the afternoon I still have loads to do but am much more relaxed at the same time.
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I've always had pre-event anxiety: Sunday night B4 school :-X :sick02:. Going to evening concerts. Approaching holidays. Worrying that panic attacks would stop me working so would be letting people down, I worked from home. Never altered from the age of 3 when we moved from a family of 6 to 3 ...... :'(.
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I always feel more relaxed and happy from around 1pm so that's when I wake up properly and am most productive. I think it's due to lower cortisol than in the morning.
Not sure what you're all talking about atm (due to my own state, exhausted, woke only an hour ago after being disturbed earlier), but agree with this.
Have a relative staying down the road, lovely person, very functional, but loves opening up the wine. I find everyone who drinks regularly love to get everything done in the morning and then, when not at work, get back home to relax and drink. So I'm going to have to try and move my a$$ to get things moving here before she wants to visit, as it will be sometime in the next hour, and I'm shattered.
so that's me.
The heat is getting to me too, but it's because I've got so much work to do, plus ALL visitors wanting to be here in the morning, including any services, etc. Not a good time for me currently. It seems no one is working past 2pm anymore.
I know I'm swimming against the tide in general atm.
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Warm ;D
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Recovering from all that heat!
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Cooler.
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A little bit cooler, but I think only because I've been indoors for two days 🤣
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A small shower of drizzle and on the Tour of Britain across S Wales, it's pouring ::)
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A small shower of drizzle and on the Tour of Britain across S Wales, it's pouring ::)
Hopefully it'll head to the south east soon then!
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Racing against the clock
And getting nowhere as my body won't play ball
So trying to live in the moment, but moments and hours go very fast when in this state.
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Bloated again >:(
With that irritating continual clearing throat cough ...... Omeprazolol doesn't seem to cut it these days and I am trying to avoid drink/food with hidden sugars.
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I've got a sinus infection so saw the doctor, who said I needed antibiotics. Asked about allergies so listed them off, and suggested an antibiotic that has helped in the past. Nope, that wouldn't do, so got to the chemist with the prescription to find the wonderful new antibiotic contained stuff I was allergic to.
So chemist says they will call doctor to get an alternative, and decides to helpfully suggest to the doctor that I've had clindamycin in the past so how about giving me that again. Of course chemist doesn't know I ended up almost hospitalised with it the previous time!! That's one evil antibiotic!!
Of course I don't know what's been prescribed until OH has paid for it and brought it home. As soon as he's home he calls chemist who basically says that I need to go back to doctors for another prescription, probably for the antibiotic I helpfully suggested would not cause an allergic reaction or hospitalisation, but that's at least 3 days away!!
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OUCH!!! That is not good enough! A friend's relative is in hospital and the family advised against a certain AB which causes hallucinations: so what does the Dr on the Ward prescribe :bang: :bang: :bang: it's medical negligence quite frankly. No one listens to patients nor do records be read on computers.
Sinus infections are SO painful. I woke with it 1 C.mas morning, we were due to go away. It was like being hung over without any alcohol >:(. I could hardly move. my head. Aspirin I think was given to me by Mum, not much else around in the 1970s. Bending forwards :o :diablo:. Pain relief is more appropriate than ABs unless the bug is known.
Get lots of pain relief as it's a weekend in the offing, see another pharmacist for advice? Also, perhaps try leaning over some friar's balsam in a bowl which can ease the nasal cavities. Apparently the sinuses go deep into the facial area too.
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I'm doing the pain relief but know from past experience that will only dull the pain, and I need the antibiotics to actually get rid of the infection.
I actually said could they be sure the new antibiotic was going to be OK with the allergies and they said they couldn't sure but that the chemist could always call them if there was a problem. Obviously they didn't stop to consider how long it would take for me to get the pills, and then OH having to run around trying to resolve the problem. Even if the one I suggested wasn't as effective, it would be better than nothing!
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They simply don't seem to listen these days :'(. How Lon ghave U been suffering?
Me - I'm fine this evening. No bloating as of last night.
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Anxiety levels rising. 60 mins due in the That Chair at the dentists later ........ am not sure what he's about to do other than investigate one of the implants due to bone loss :-\
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Anxiety levels rising. 60 mins due in the That Chair at the dentists later ........ am not sure what he's about to do other than investigate one of the implants due to bone loss :-\
Good luck! Now this would be the time I'd take one of my emergency diazepam! Is hubby going with you?
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We both have appts. I can't take any relaxants in case I need a local anaethetic. I love my Dentist and his staff are great. Be OK tomorrow, hopefully ::)
Giggling at the news report from a Fire Service out on a shout, who helped one of those small robot delivery thingies that became confused by their hoses across the path ::)
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We both have appts. I can't take any relaxants in case I need a local anaethetic. I love my Dentist and his staff are great. Be OK tomorrow, hopefully ::)
Giggling at the news report from a Fire Service out on a shout, who helped one of those small robot delivery thingies that became confused by their hoses across the path ::)
You might feel better asking for the local anaesthetic to be the one without adrenalin in. I switched to that one as it made my heart feel like it was racing and made me really anxious.
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It's the needle itself that HURTS. The dentist had it drawn up and apologised about the 'long needle' which caused some merriment. It's not a long needle, he should see those used in hip injections ;D, done under a GA.
30 mins with the dentist, then 45 with the hygienist. Now the area is sore so Nurofen taken. Hot water salt mouth washes recommended :-X :-\. I've put the heating on because I feel chilly.
DH is cooking me two fish fingers with mash ;-). I can suck those. We have very ripe mangoes to eat for supper later 8)
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Ouch, but at least it's now over so you can relax.
Sinus infection has cleared up with the help of saltwater rinses and ibuprofen :)
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I am SO sorry I had forgotten to ask, I did think about your symptoms one early morning. Did U require the ABs at all? You are right, 'it's over' - tnx.
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Fortunately it cleared up before I could see the doctor. Positive is that it means I didn't need the antibiotics :)
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That's good. Tnx for the update 8)
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After a lot of dental surgery on Tuesday my face/gums/jaw have been sore/painful. Early hours my neuralgia kicked in :'( >:( any activity on that side seems to trigger the nerve. Paracetamol and/or Nurofen every 4 hours.
From the neck down, apart from slow bowel, I think ............ :D
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Oh yuk are you still in pain, is it no better at all? I had an extraction that triggered a nerve once, did take awhile to go, I tried cbd oil and it didn't work. Does Nurofen help?
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Oh CLKD, I can sympathise. I'll never forget the pain I had after getting an impacted wisdom tooth out in hospital - oh dear God it was awful 😫
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:thankyou:
The paracetamol settled the neuralgic-type pain until mid-morning, then it eased on its own. 10 mins ago I did a big salted mouthwash :-X to cleanse the area and swallowed two Nurofen - bet you thought ;D
I think the soreness etc. is easing. I've had a sleep after MotoGP on 📺, now it's BTouring Cars from Silverstone on 📺 where it's drizzling. Hard. So lots of slipping and sliding.
Biggest problem: what to get DH to make for tea ::)
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Sorry that you've been in pain for this long. If that always happens maybe you can ask the dentist to prescribe something stronger, although the paracetamol / hurofen combination probably works just as well. It may also be worth asking them if they can take an x-ray or scan to see where your nerves are so they can try to avoid them or minimise any pain in future. I remember my dentist talking about doing something similar, but can't remember what they were going to use.
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:thankyou: that's kind and supportive. It's beginning to niggle now, lower left cheek inside, I can't quite locate where the pain is from :-\. At least the neuralgic pain has eased. Time for more pain relief followed by a salty mouth wash.
Evening meal eaten. Ice cream as pudding.
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I feel quite strange. 500mg of Paracetamol taken at 2.50 since when I've had pins and needles in hands and feet. Pain on the Left requires Nurofen now ....... I'm going to send an e-mail to the dental surgery letting them know. Symptoms aren't continuous as long as I take pain relief in time.
Otherwise, nicely weary having been working in the garden 8)
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Oh Puggles, I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.
Like you i'm inclined to get a bit wound up before, eg, a procedure but, I have to tell you, I can honestly say that the outcome is always better than I have envisaged. I always end up wondering why on earth I put myself through the stress :o...
Like you say, don't look, lie down, big deep breaths and it'll be done in no time....
And then treat yourself to a lovely coffee and cake ;)
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Talk to the staff B4 you submit that Thumb for injection. Make sure that there will be a numbing jab first ....... and yes, lie down and breathe deeply. Let us know how you get on.
In bed after my bath, sweetly smelling ;D
Also wondering why I didn't react a few weeks ago: I was talked at by a representative of the RSPB - trying to get DH and I to become Members. [that's a firm no]. DH wandered off, whilst I was caught in the crossfire of the spiel. Not once did he pause for breath and several times his eyes went up and down to my breast area. Enough 4 me to notice!!!! :o. Now why did I NOT SAY anything :bang: :bang: :bang: ....... ‼️ why didn't I call DH back to make a quiet fuss?
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I used to get steroid injections into my elbow,nipped a bit lol but wow,the relief was amazing
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Too early to decide :lol:
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Talk to the staff B4 you submit that Thumb for injection. Make sure that there will be a numbing jab first ....... and yes, lie down and breathe deeply. Let us know how you get on.
In bed after my bath, sweetly smelling ;D
Also wondering why I didn't react a few weeks ago: I was talked at by a representative of the RSPB - trying to get DH and I to become Members. [that's a firm no]. DH wandered off, whilst I was caught in the crossfire of the spiel. Not once did he pause for breath and several times his eyes went up and down to my breast area. Enough 4 me to notice!!!! :o. Now why did I NOT SAY anything :bang: :bang: :bang: ....... ‼️ why didn't I call DH back to make a quiet fuss?
😳 Crikey. Maybe he thought you had a blue tit nestling in your cleavage, CLKD :rofl:…… bloody cheek!
Running around the living room hoovering. SIL coming round for coffee and cake 🍰☕️
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Well I had very little on as it was a warm day, even so :o. I don't know why I didn't say something and can now understand why those in the work place keep gobs shut because their jobs may depend on it, also they probably wouldn't be believed :-\
I would get SiL to hoover whilst I was making coffee and cake ;D
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I would've said.....my face is up here >:( dirty perv,not you clkd ;D
My daughter has a T shirt which everyone HAS to look at her chest it says...member of the itty bitty titty committee ;D
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Very good :rofl:
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I simply wasn't prepared for the repeated looking up/down, DH said 'why wouldn't he look ....... you're lovely' ::). Wonder what he would have done had I called him over to confront the bloke as DH is non confrontational ???
Nicely weary now.
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Poor excuse about 'very small joints'. If he could insert the steroid ............ cheaper not to use the LA as well? Cynical. Moi?
Have U got pain relief to take? Why hasn't the GP Practice invested in an ultra-sound machine? Years ago hip injections were performed under GP with X-ray control to make sure that no nerves or blood vessels were hit with that Very Long Needle :o. I would be reluctant to have any steroid without LA first. Both act as WD40 so hopefully, this procedure will ease your symptoms. Have a :foryou: :medal: for being a Very Brave Girl!
Me - less pain and soreness today ......
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OUCH certainly!
Nicely weary.
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My head has been oh, so tired since late February :-\. Most mornings it doesn't want to wake, I was up to the bathroom at 7.30 then dozing, B4 dropping off at 9.30 until 10.00. In March I began VitD capsules daily but my head was muggy, I stopped in August and that symptom went :-\. I could sleep fro England!
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Susan Hall [Conservative ] has promised to become the first "female Labour mayor" for London in a slip of the tongue. :cuss: :bang: :beat: :poke2:
I go to the top of our stairs - I don't find this funny at all >:(
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Hello everyone.
Haven't been on for a while, OH has been very poorly.
Awaiting his OP this coming Monday. Praying he's gonna be OK.
As for me......talk about a stressful time.
I have endometrial hyperplasia, and I'm waiting to see a follow up gynae appointment on Friday. I've been bleeding for about a month or so now.
I'm drained, emotionally and physically. BUT, have to keep going as my issues are no where near my OHs.
Thank you for the love and hugs sent via jaypo. 🤗 they've meant a lot.
And jaypo, thanks for being there. I know your there when I need you. xx
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Morning jillydoll - tnx for dropping by :foryou: take care of yourself. 1 can only help others if 1 is healthy. Your issues are yours, OH is dealing with his feelings ? with support ? U may find that there is a dedicated Nurse at the Hospital, do ask. Someone that U can ring when necessary.
Me - too early to decide ::). I'm up, what more do they want ;-)
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Aww, Jilly, it’s so very nice to hear from you. I’ve been thinking about you, hoping you’ve been getting all the love and support that you need 💖..
I hope all goes well with your OH’s op 🙏. Please look after yourself and remember that we’re all here if ever you need a wee bit extra support xxx
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Good girl Jill,nice to see your name appear on the forum again.
Of course I'm here as you would be and have been for me,the dearest friend anyone could hope to have,yeah you,not me ;D although I am quite nice 😇🤣
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Hi jillydoll,
I’m so sorry to hear about your hubby being so poorly and your recent health problems.
I just wanted to send you both my very best wishes and I hope all goes well with your hubby’s op. 🙏
Thinking of you both. xx
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Jillydoll,
I don't think we have 'met' on this forum,but wishing you both all the best. Life is so tough sometimes, pretty overwhelming, remember to look after yourself as best you can as well as supporting your OH.
X
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Aww thanks everyone. Keep praying for me, we need as much as we can get. 🙏
There are forums and our own nurses who answer any questions ect.....but tbh, I'm not really a talker, I keep everything in until I have a meltdown then I seem to sort my own head out.
My GP practice has a fortnightly meeting group to discuss any problems were experiencing, but after I'd sat there waiting to see my GP, I decided the group wasn't for me. ... its me, not them. I have my son, whose been absolutely brilliant, he's really my shining star. We're really close, so we can tell each other anything and everything.
Maybe I'll need them another time, so im not completely writing them off.
GP put me on ADs, but I had really bad side effects, couldn't function at all, so stopped them. But since then, I've managed to cope.
OH is terrified about his op. But he's doing OK. He goes in Monday. We can't see him until the Tuesday. It'll be late in the day when he gets to intensive care.
I'll keep busy Monday. Or else I'll go out of my mind with worry. The doc said someone would ring after the op to let us know how thing's went.
I'm sure he'll be fine. He's fit enough now. I've told him. I'll kick his arse if he doesn't recover quickly. 😉
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:kick: like this then?
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Jillydoll - Sending very best wishes to you and your husband, I really hope things go as well as they possibly can for the op.
Please remember to look after yourself as well as him 🤗
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Thanks so much Limpy. x
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Wondering why I came on here ........... ;D
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Can't help you there CLKD ;D but I will say how I am....
I have an achy arm. I popped down to the pharmacy this morning to get my flu jab (got my covid booster a few weeks ago - no problem) but this time?! 😳..
The pharmacist, when I think about it now, looked a tad nervous. I should have run out there and then, however....
Rolled up my sleeve and he plunged the needle in - 😫 - blinkin sore (and I said so!)
"I think it hit bone" was his reply! I reckon he's practiced only on an orange before attacking me :o
I'll stick with the nurse from now on :(
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Criky that's a long needle if he really thing that he 'hit a bone' :o. Were U allowed to sit for a while ....... if it bruises a lot I would go back and show him!
Me - still wondering :D
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God knows CLKD! It looked fairly standard to me but I've never had a painful vaccination before. Blinkin amateur!
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😖😖😖 oh songbird,sorry to hear that, I think they CAN hit the bone sometimes
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As hubby said, Jaypo, "don't be such a wimp, Songbird" ;D
He's sooooo supportive ;D
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Awww,so nice of Mr songbird,does he know you're going on your next cruise alone? ;D
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I told him I was going with you and Mr Jaypo at Christmas :rofl:
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No no songbird,Mr jaypo peeing me off too,so it's you and me ;D Cunard won't know what's hit it ;D ;D
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Hello Jillydoll
I am so sorry to hear about your troubles.
I will be thinking of you over the weekend and I hope that your husband's operation goes well on Monday. Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery.
Wishing you well and sending hugs.
K.
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Weary as awake for 2 hours in the early hours. Then the alarm went of ::)
Otherwise: Covid booster earlier, arm seems fine. She was adamant that 'they' recommend the 'flu vaccine, well of course: they get paid for giving it :bang:. She tried to get me to agree that I don't agree with the 'flu vaccine, DH rolled his eyes.
I'm actually cold :-\
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Yep. I've had the heating on for most of the day, CLKD 🥶..
No no songbird,Mr jaypo peeing me off too,so it's you and me ;D Cunard won't know what's hit it ;D ;D
Fab idea Jaypo ;D
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Hail, frost and wintery conditions 4cast :o. My hands are cold. Fire laid. Might put the heating on low to warm me through, if I cuddle into my cashmere throw I'll drop off to sleep and probably miss strictly ::)
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Warm here still in the south of england. 20 degrees still in the house but I've brought my tenders in (getting into gardening speak ;D) and the log burner is ready even though I feel guilty nowadays using it :(
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Why Taz? A wood burner saves most of the heat [80%] going up the chimney. We've got a full store of logs.
Stuffed full of piazza :D
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It's to do with particulates and the effect on the lungs and heart. Our stove is 7 years old so can no longer be manufactured as new guidelines came in to force last year.https://www.politico.eu/article/cities-wood-burning-stove-energy-air-pollution/#:~:text=Smoke%20from%20wood%2Dburning%20stoves%20contains%20fine%20particulate%20matter%20and,of%20asthma%20and%20heart%20failure. There's also the pollution risk inside the home too each time you open the door to put another log on. We used ours instead of the gas central heating last winter though Very cosy and cheaper but we are aware of the polluting aspects. Our sweep is very genned up on it all.
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/news/indoor-wood-stoves-release-harmful-emissions-our-homes-study-finds
Taz x :-\
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We have an open fire, which is even worse unfortunately. I love the smell of it and it really heats the room well, but having read up on it, we won't be use much at all this year except at Christmas.
Hubby needs to bleed the radiators before we can turn on heating though- hoping he'll do that today as it is really cold in our house.
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I love bleeding radiators and did ours yesterday ;D
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Taz - that's propaganda. Simply hype because the government wants to get rid of wood burners ........... it doesn't mean that your wood burner is putting out any more particulates today than it was yesterday. Our Sweep attends every year and is angry that the government, who know nowt about particulates etc., are believing 'others'.
Why would there be a danger from wood burners which are an enclosed system, against open hearths ? The point is that un-seasoned wood is now illegal to burn, i.e. those sticks picked up from petrol stations unless marked 'kiln dried'. Forget what you read.
Our Sweep checks the particles when he does our 'clean'.
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“If people want to use wood burners we would recommend minimising the time in which the stove is open during lighting or refuelling as that will help in reducing the exposure to the emissions released indoors.
“Over the longer term, we recommend that measures be taken to raise awareness of the risks posed by log burning stoves due to the indoor air pollution they produce. Future research needs to be done on a wider range of stove types and user groups to understand the full extent to which this indoor air pollution is occurring.”
It's someone looking for another Research Grant! I can't find who has sponsored this .... and in all honesty, how many of us keep the door opens for longe enough, that 'harmful emissions' would escape? I'll send it to our Sweep to get his take ...........
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If you can smell any smoke when you open the door then there will be particulates. How did your sweep check your particulate levels? I guess he swept then waited while you lit the stove? In cities the particulate problem is obviously a higher concern due to the amount of stoves. It's something to be aware of as even burning seasoned wood causes them. It's not propaganda but a real concern especially for those with heart and lung conditions. Whatever we choose to heat our homes seems to cause problems of some sort. :(
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Hello ladies.
I have a relative who has worked with the scientists and others on the effect of wood burning stoves and the risks to health are real.
A neighbour had a stove installed a few years ago but using it exacerbated her son's asthma so now it is just a decorative item in the lounge!
Take care ladies.
K.
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Our sweep lights a curly thingy to make sure that smoke goes up the chimney and not into the room.
Me - weary .
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Our sweep lights a curly thingy to make sure that smoke goes up the chimney and not into the room.
Yes that's standad sweep behaviour 🙂 It won't measure the particulates though. I remember my dad sweeping our chimney when I was young and waiting for the brush to pop out of the top. It seemed really magical to me. It's all very sanitised nowadays
Taz x
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Oh yes Taz,me too, I remember as a small child,running outside JUST to see the brush pop out of the chimney :D
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And shouting it if came out of the neighbour's chimney!
Very tired. And cold.
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Hello again ladies..
I grew up in a densely populated part of London and everyone had open coal fires. The general air quality was horrendous and 'Pea Soupers' were still occurring in the late 1950s.
The introduction of The Clean Air Act made a huge difference to the health of everyone and numbers of people being hospitalised with lung problems dropped considerably.
It took a while for the old coal fires to be replaced by oil heaters initially and then central heating but it was worth the wait.
Personally I wouldn't want to see a return of smoke filled air and all that goes with it.
I would love to see modern property developers include solar panels etc but perhaps it would eat into their profits too much?
As we are moving to electric vehicles to reduce emissions and save the planet so perhaps wood burning stoves need to be part of that conversation?
Just my two penneth worth but this topic brought back memories of terrible air quality in our homes and streets and believe me no one wants to live like that.
Take care ladies.
K.
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Aww thank you Kathleen.
I've only just seen your post to me, so apologies.
Anxieties are rising. Not sure if we'll sleep tonight. 🙏
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Hello again Jillydoll.
It is understandable that you are feeling anxious, who wouldn't?
Hopefully everything will go well tomorrow and you can all begin to relax a little.
Wishing you well and please keep us updated.
Take care and sending hugs.
K.
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Hope all goes well today Jillydoll :hug: x
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Yep. Same. Thinking of you today, Jill 😘🙏
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Once the day begins to roll, which it probably has jillydoll, it may seem long so keep busy! :foryou:
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She's doing her ironing lol think he was going to theatre about lunchtime,I've just texted her,hope she's ok :'(
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I never iron ......... hopefully by now she will have some news.
Still have the irritating clearing of throat cough in the day and feel quite wheezy in that I can't draw a full breath >:(. Have been to the chemist for stuff.
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Thank you everyone. Means a lot.
He's had the op, went down about 11am.
Dr rang us about 5pm or so.
He told us the operation had gone well, no surprises when they went in, and they didn't need to go through his back.
That's brilliant, OH was dreading them doing that, ..but the doc did say he'd got a rather large cut down the middle of his body.
They'd got the margins they were looking for, so he was very pleased.
Also, he told us that he'd removed the breathing tube already.
He'll stay in Epoc over night and hopefully be moved to high dependency tomorrow.
We'll go up tomorrow, no visiting today. Understandable.
So far so good.
I'll keep praying. 🙏😢
What a day! I'm exhausted. 😮💨
Thanks again ladies for your well wishes. xx
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Bless him, jillydoll, fingers crossed for him and have a well deserved rest tonight :-*
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Jillydoll,
That's amazing that things went on such a good way. Your OH sounds a strong person if the breathing tube is removed already. A determination to recover from such a major op. You must be exhausted after the day yet exhilarated too and tomorrow you get to see him in person,that will reassure you. Obviously he will be connected to all the beepy machines and be battered.... But today is done and seems to have gone as well as can be.
I wish you both well xx
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It must be such a relief for you that it has all gone to plan Jill. One step at a time. Have a good restful night and seeing him tomorrow will be exactly what you need.
Sending you both lots of positive thoughts and love xx
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Thank you Sage and SarahT & Songbird.
Yes, I'm totally knackered, ....Happy, ...but feel I have to suppress the happiness incase something happens. Does that make sense? On a back burner even though it all went well, I know he's not out of the woods yet.
By the sounds of it, the op couldn't have gone any better. Sadly, according to the doc who rang us, that that's not always the case when they actually go in. So he's a lucky one.
xx
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So pleased to hear all went well for your hubby, jillydoll. Bet you can’t wait to see him tomorrow. :-* Thinking of you both and sending you all the very best. xx
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I can understand not wanting to be too relieved too soon. Do U have something to help you sleep tonight? :foryou:
Bloated. Again >:(
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Relieved to hear all went well, jillydoll. Sending every good wish to your OH for a speedy and straightforward recovery. Hope you sleep well tonight.
Much love,
JP xx
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Thanks ladies. 😊
Can't wait to see him tomorrow, although I admit, I'm scared.
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Of course you are scared. It's early days ,but today was a good result,focus on that if you can. Your emotions are in a right upheaval.
Will someone be with you when you visit, to help talk to the medical staff and make some notes if need be? You might not be able to take all the info in yourself, things may feel like a bit of a blur, plus it will be good for you to have some support too
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Yes our son will take me.
Your right, I'm all over the place tbh, but having my son there will help.
It's been exactly how the doctors expected, no surprises at all. So, it's a good result.
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So pleased the op went well Jillydoll - enjoy seeing him today.
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What a relief Jilly. Hope he continues to improve and he’ll be home before you know it. X
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Thanks everyone. x
He had a good night, and he texted me early this morning.
They're doing all different things at the moment with him. But if there's a bed on the ward later, and everything is OK they'll move him.
That's just so brilliant after major surgery. Hope he continues to improve. 🙏
We're going up about 12 ish.
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Thanks Littleminnie. 😊
Still a long way to go, but he's 3/4 ways through it all. He just needs to stay strong and me pushing him. ;D
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I think you have all been through the worst of it now Jill,I'm not sure how you've coped but you have......well just about lol
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He had the energy to text :o - that has to be good!
OK I think :-\
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Yeah.......sitting in the chair when we got there. :o AND he'd been for a walk with the physio. She told us he's doing well, he's done today what people normally do on day 3.
Tubes and pipes everywhere. Which he hates. But in all honesty, he just doesn't look like someone whose just had major surgery. :o
Still early day's yet. But if he carries on like this, he'll soon be home. :)
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So I suppose it's fair to say that was a success ;D I think with his determination and your strength behind him, the outlook is far brighter than you may have feared. Yes recovery can take longer than we may wish... But, today is a good day.bet you're smiling! Thanks for giving us all some happy news
X
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I’m so pleased to hear this, jillydoll, such wonderful news! :)
My very best wishes to your hubby. :)
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Thank you SarahT & Jenna.
Yes I'm smiling, a little bit scared too tbh, I'm worried it'll be short lived. BUT yes. Today was a shocker and very welcomed.
After what we've all been through lately, seeing him like he was today is just amazing. It just went against everything we'd thought it would be.
Hopefully he's off to a normal ward later.
Fingers crossed 🤞 nothing holds up his recovery.
Then we can get onto the next and last part of his treatment.
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Everything crossed here too!
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Onwards and upwards, Jill 😘
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Jillydoll - I Really hope that his recovery continues in this very positive way.
Just a bit of a word of caution, my husband had a massive bowel op in 2020. He too made a very good recovery, this being the case they moved him out of the high dependency unit to the normal ward. As it turned out he liked being on the HDU better - it was much quieter!
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Angrier than I've been for a while. I've read the leaflet in the box with the ABs and it states 'not to be taken with X, Y, Z' and yep, I take 2 out of those 3 >:( :bang:
The pharmacist should surely have asked what drugs I take regularly? We were waiting there for a good 20 mins. for the boxes to be broken and mixed because they didn't have the full amount in stock and it's a common AB so should have been on the shelves!
I don't think that I will get much sleep as I am too angry.
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Angrier than I've been for a while. I've read the leaflet in the box with the ABs and it states 'not to be taken with X, Y, Z' and yep, I take 2 out of those 3 >:( :bang:
The pharmacist should surely have asked what drugs I take regularly? We were waiting there for a good 20 mins. for the boxes to be broken and mixed because they didn't have the full amount in stock and it's a common AB so should have been on the shelves!
I don't think that I will get much sleep as I am too angry.
Surely the doctor should have picked this up though? They would know what other medication you are on. I'd start by complaining to the surgery.
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It was the dentist who prescribed this and yes he has all my medications on record, but not the OTT that I've bought recently. The Pharmacist is the final boulder in the pile and should ask the questions. Especially as many people are on statins.
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Thank you Songbird. 😊
Ha yes Limpy, OH likes a room on his own in a ward, but if ones not available he'll be in a bay with about 3 others.
He likes the quiet too.
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Jill,why are you not telling everyone about him flashing the nurse ;D ;D
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🤣🤣 omg. Poor bugger would be mortified.
Those gowns are really a bad design aren't they. 🤣
Had a scare earlier. He had the chills and his temperature spiked to 38.2......suggests an infection.
Doc came checked him over. Said it was normal for temperature to go up and to have chills after such trauma to the body.
They've taken bloods anyway just to make sure.
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Delayed reaction? Probably too happy too soon and not giving his body time to adjust to a long session with GA. I remember sleeping for hours after, then woke at 4.00 p.m., with a feeling that the anaesthetic had left my body: I was ready for tea and toast ;-). That happened twice: surgeries were 9 days apart.
Did U sleep last night jillydoll?
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Kept waking. Every couple hours, I'd look at the clock.
Then awake from half 6.
Loooonnng day today its been.
That hospital is massive. Like a maze inside. At least it keeps us fit having to walk and negotiate which corridor to go down. ;D
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Morning. Do the different depts have a different coloured arrow to negotiate round the maze? Until U reach the correct ward?
Too early to tell here.
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No. Just have to keep reading the signs, his ward at the moment is right next to the theatres.
He should move soon. He's just waiting for a discharge letter from them.
He's good again today, can't sleep much regardless of all the drugs he's on. Its too noisy.
Catheter out today, he's very pleased with that, and tomorrow the neck one's come out.
He's been for a walk again, and doing his lung exercises ok, the nerve pain lines will stay in another couple days tho.
So far, so good.
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Great : :medal: 2 U both.
Weary; wood burner lit making me drowsy :D
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This is all sounding good, Jill. So pleased it’s going well 👍x
Had a ok day. Took the Cockapoo over to see my mum. She loves the way he does a doodle dash round her kitchen, in to the lounge and then dives upstairs and jumps on her bed - avoiding the stairlift of course ;D
Got my nails done too 💅
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Thanks CLKD. ...😊
Yes Songbird. Very promising so far. Let's hope he keeps it up.
I've had a bad head for three days. Not sure if it's due to stopping my HRT abruptly. But Doctors orders. 🤷♀️
Plus cramps from this bleeding I'm having.
Booked in for hystoscopy week Friday, ......when does all our bad luck end! 🤷♀️ :'(
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It will Mrs,next year will be amazing,just you wait and see,also you might see me, I mean,what else could you ask for?? 😂
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Not a pair of cruise tickets.....that's for sure. >:( ;D ;D
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Jillydoll,
What a good day. Maybe Songbirds cockapoo and your husband can face such other soon as he's doing so well.
And maybe the encouraging news from his side will run off on you, maybe your luck is turning around. I hope so. 🍀
And I feel asleep with the comfort of the woodburner too. Peeing with rain and wine has picked up. Two sleeping cats either side of me. Peaceful
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It's probably due to stopping the medication jillydoll. Drink plenty to keep the body hydrated.
U don't fancy a cruise then :-\. Nor me!
Feel fat, eaten too much. 8)
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It will Mrs,next year will be amazing,just you wait and see,also you might see me, I mean,what else could you ask for?? 😂
Hey hey, I offered Mr Jillydoll some lovely tickets for a short cruise 😂🤣
Folks I told him I'd buy him RETURN tickets on the ferry from gourock to Dunoon,no pleasing some people ;D ;D
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Not a pair of cruise tickets.....that's for sure. >:( ;D ;D
I'll go! I'll go! :rofl:
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You get a lovely cup of tea on board too songbird,in a scalding hot paper cup,geeze,no pleasing some folk ;D
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Thank you SarahT 😊
Nah CLKD cruises not my thing, scared to death of the sea. 😱
Good job I don't drink tea then JAYPO. 😡 ;D
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Feel shattered.
Done the shopping, then up to the hospital.
OH still good. Although his legs have swollen.
So stockings on, and elevated in bed.
Hopefully they'll be better tomorrow.
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Maybe you are feeling the understandable effects of stress which is making you so exhausted. As far as you can, try to take it easy on yourself.
Can you do an online shop in your area which you may find easier? don't try to do all the household tasks you may normally do, most of them can wait,but potter gently of it helps you to do things.
Rest as much as you need to. Stay hydrated and remember to eat. Look after yourself as much as you will do to help support your husbands full recovery when he is fit enough to return home. Just don't forget yourself!
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jillydoll - Agree with Sarah - so far this morning I'm much better 8)
Glad that OH is improving!
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I think I'm OK :thankyou: 10 mins B4 swallowing the next dose of ABs I eat rice pudding to line the gut. Seems to work mainly.
Weary though.
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Thanks CLKD. Hope your feeling better too. :foryou:
Good news today is, OH should be home Wednesday!. :party:
Doc said he'd done so well. So Wednesday he's aiming for. :hapij:
Great news! You can probably tell I'm as happy as you can get. :cancan:
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That’s wonderful news jillydoll! I’m so pleased for you both. :clapping:
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Jillydoll,
Thanks for starting our weeks on such happy positive news! You may feel a bit nervous at first, watching every twinge etc, so Maybe keep a phone number of consultant for gp to hand, for your own peace of mind and discharge note should hold a lot of info too.
But docs wouldn't send him home unless they were happy with his progress so all good. :tulips:
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That's great news Jill 🥳 👏....
What a fabulous start to the week for you both. Now, get that hoover out, plan a lovely meal and maybe even a wee 🥂😘
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WOW :ola: tnx for the update
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That is brilliant news Jillydoll, so good to hear. 👏
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Hope you have your Nigella Lawson pinny at the ready Jill ;D
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Coughing with reflux >:(. Dental appt tomorrow for review and advice.
Today: weary. Slightly bloated :( otherwise OK - I think.
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Aww thanx everyone.
I cried when they said he could home. But get this.........ITS TOMORROW HE'S COMING HOME. :party:
Saw the anesthetist this afternoon. He said he could come home tomorrow.
He's so pleased to get out of there.
Just his drain to come out later and feed tube tomorrow, then he's ok to go.
I wanted to hug him but couldn't because of his wound. ;D
Great news I just wanted to share. It could've so easily be a different story. :'(
Xx
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:cancan: excellent news!!
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Little steps. He may take a while to adjust to 'normal' times because as many of us know, hospital time is so different ::). Also he's used to being cared for with food etc. as required ....... so a welcome tray every morning ? will he be on a restricted diet?
I'm fed up with reflux. I think it's time to come off the omeprazole as I've read that it can cause osteoporosis. Hopefully this bounce back will settle - it's finding something to ease it.
I had a sleep this afternoon and woke up cold >:(.
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Hi ladies,
I've not been on here a while as I've really been going through it but had a particularly rotten day today. I felt really depressed this morning and couldn't physically get up until late in the day. I went and sat on a wall by the beach with a coffee and sandwich to try and feel better, and a dog came over with drool hanging from its mouth and drooled on my sandwich box which luckily I had eaten but the owner did not know. The owners son had his hand under its collar put did not appear to be pulling it off. I complained that the dog was drooling on my sandwich box and was told that they were trying to pull it off (with apparently no force) and that I should expect to encounter dogs on a beach. I said it was rude, got answered back, said you should control your dog, got answered back, I was so angry I just stuck my fingers in my ears as she was determined to have the last word. Oh and yesterday I took myself out shopping to try and feel better and a man literally coughed hard right in my face as he walked past. I feel like some people have a 'vulnerable' detector and I need a f ing bodyguard or to stay in the house.
I am so sick of this dog thing, getting muddy paws down my coat, scratched legs, drool, etc, that I am starting to wonder what can I legally do to get dogs of of me. Does anyone know if its legal to openly film someone with your mobile and tell them it is going on the internet?
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Oh I sympathise with you Katherine,I'm a dog owner but a responsible one, I do think you are within your rights to film, I know I would.As for that guy coughing in your face,I've had this too, I think people have lost all respect for others these days, I would go live in the wilds if I could and steer clear of all of them :-\
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You won't be on your own for long jaypo :-\. I think that respect had disappeared well B4 Covid shut down and people have soon forgotten 'not to invade my space' >:(.
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So sorry Kathrine you feel so rotten. 😢
Hang in there, things will get better.
People are so rude nowadays. No thought half the time for anyone but themselves. Makes my blood boil!
Talk to someone, play your music, watch a feel good film. Anything to get your mind off your own feelings, it does help.
Keep posting, you have us here to sound off too.
Keep going, your doing good. :foryou:
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Thanks everyone for your kind words. 😊
Yes CLKD he's on a restricted diet for the next two weeks. Then we'll see how things are.
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Hi ladies,
I've not been on here a while as I've really been going through it but had a particularly rotten day today. I felt really depressed this morning and couldn't physically get up until late in the day. I went and sat on a wall by the beach with a coffee and sandwich to try and feel better, and a dog came over with drool hanging from its mouth and drooled on my sandwich box which luckily I had eaten but the owner did not know. The owners son had his hand under its collar put did not appear to be pulling it off. I complained that the dog was drooling on my sandwich box and was told that they were trying to pull it off (with apparently no force) and that I should expect to encounter dogs on a beach. I said it was rude, got answered back, said you should control your dog, got answered back, I was so angry I just stuck my fingers in my ears as she was determined to have the last word. Oh and yesterday I took myself out shopping to try and feel better and a man literally coughed hard right in my face as he walked past. I feel like some people have a 'vulnerable' detector and I need a f ing bodyguard or to stay in the house.
I am so sick of this dog thing, getting muddy paws down my coat, scratched legs, drool, etc, that I am starting to wonder what can I legally do to get dogs of of me. Does anyone know if its legal to openly film someone with your mobile and tell them it is going on the internet?
Oh Katherine what a rotten day, and when you were already feeling so bad. I'm a dog owner too and I'd be mortified if my dog drooled over someone's food or left muddy pawprints on them. Should have been pulled off immediately rather tha. So half heartedly. Where we live dogs aren't allowed off lead on the promenade at any time but you still see selfish, negligent people doing it.
I'm so sorry you had such a rubbish day today, and I hope tomorrow is better x
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Thanks ladies for your kind replies. I’m going to start filming people when they are blatantly rude or abusive as I think that is the only likely deterrent. Standing up for yourself seems to result in it just escalating so I need to do something more. There’s mixed info online about filming but I’m going to do it anyway. I really appreciate all your replies.
Just to add I like dogs and I know most dog owners are responsible, it just feels like a lot of dog owners see you as fair game with no personal space when you’re on the beach
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What a horrible day for you Katherine but lots of support shown to you on here which I hope has cheered you up. Just to say you can film people in a public place in the UK but bear in mind that shops, restaurants, football grounds, theatres etc are all considered private places as they are owned by someone . It is not a good idea to put any film of someone on YouTube without their permission, though, as this can lead to legal action
Taz x
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Hi Taz, thanks for the info. I would never put someone on YouTube, I was just thinking of telling the dog owners that because the irresponsible dog owners are just so confident that they can let their dog in your food, up your coat, etc, and nothing will happen. I’m just feeling very cross at the moment and a bit despairing of how common disrespect and nastiness are becoming with zero provocation. I guess if you are filming a selfie video with them in the background there’s not much they can say to that.
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Hi Taz, thanks for the info. I would never put someone on YouTube, I was just thinking of telling the dog owners that because the irresponsible dog owners are just so confident that they can let their dog in your food, up your coat, etc, and nothing will happen. I’m just feeling very cross at the moment and a bit despairing of how common disrespect and nastiness are becoming with zero provocation. I guess if you are filming a selfie video with them in the background there’s not much they can say to that.
People need to be in control of their dog at all times, it is against the law not to be. So you could tell them you will report them to council dog warden, using the video as evidence?
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Hi Taz, thanks for the info. I would never put someone on YouTube, I was just thinking of telling the dog owners that because the irresponsible dog owners are just so confident that they can let their dog in your food, up your coat, etc, and nothing will happen. I’m just feeling very cross at the moment and a bit despairing of how common disrespect and nastiness are becoming with zero provocation. I guess if you are filming a selfie video with them in the background there’s not much they can say to that.
People need to be in control of their dog at all times, it is against the law not to be. So you could tell them you will report them to council dog warden, using the video as evidence?
Good idea Penguin. I’m going to get a pocket sewn on to the top front of my coat and have my phone in it camera pointing outwards where it’s clear to people. I’ve seen other people do this. I’ve also seen a handheld ultrasonic device on YouTube that apparently deters dogs with no bad effects so might try that too. I was thinking yesterday these things never seem to happen when I’m out walking with my partner, it’s when I’m on my own. I couldn’t sleep last night until 3am due to the anger. I haven’t felt that angry in a really long time and I know it’s really a build up of various things but just a horrible feeling. I feel a bit better though that you ladies have rallied around me.
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Cyclists have cameras on their helmets and are always putting stuff on YouTube/tiktok etc I'd not hesitate to show these people out. If we do nothing,nothing will get done. Some people just don't think laws apply to them,god help this country in 10/20 years time :'(
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Hi Taz, thanks for the info. I would never put someone on YouTube, I was just thinking of telling the dog owners that because the irresponsible dog owners are just so confident that they can let their dog in your food, up your coat, etc, and nothing will happen. I’m just feeling very cross at the moment and a bit despairing of how common disrespect and nastiness are becoming with zero provocation. I guess if you are filming a selfie video with them in the background there’s not much they can say to that.
People need to be in control of their dog at all times, it is against the law not to be. So you could tell them you will report them to council dog warden, using the video as evidence?
Good idea Penguin. I’m going to get a pocket sewn on to the top front of my coat and have my phone in it camera pointing outwards where it’s clear to people. I’ve seen other people do this. I’ve also seen a handheld ultrasonic device on YouTube that apparently deters dogs with no bad effects so might try that too. I was thinking yesterday these things never seem to happen when I’m out walking with my partner, it’s when I’m on my own. I couldn’t sleep last night until 3am due to the anger. I haven’t felt that angry in a really long time and I know it’s really a build up of various things but just a horrible feeling. I feel a bit better though that you ladies have rallied around me.
We used one when training our dog out of barking at everyone and everything called Pet Corrector Spray. You can get it on amazon, one spray (away from the dog, not directed at them) emits a loud hiss which dogs hate and run away from. Does no harm and might help you in the moment. I agree, it seems to be women on their own who become targets of abuse, so I think having the camera visible is a good idea, as it may also help stop a situation becoming nasty.
On a more positive note though, what are you going to do today to cheer yourself up?
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Cyclists have cameras on their helmets and are always putting stuff on YouTube/tiktok etc I'd not hesitate to show these people out. If we do nothing,nothing will get done. Some people just don't think laws apply to them,god help this country in 10/20 years time :'(
Good point Jaypo. I feel like the numbers of laws in the UK are increasing but they aren’t getting enforced. I am definitely going to use my phone camera. I think I will write to my local MP too about the dog issue, as I expect there are many others who feel the same.
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Hi Taz, thanks for the info. I would never put someone on YouTube, I was just thinking of telling the dog owners that because the irresponsible dog owners are just so confident that they can let their dog in your food, up your coat, etc, and nothing will happen. I’m just feeling very cross at the moment and a bit despairing of how common disrespect and nastiness are becoming with zero provocation. I guess if you are filming a selfie video with them in the background there’s not much they can say to that.
People need to be in control of their dog at all times, it is against the law not to be. So you could tell them you will report them to council dog warden, using the video as evidence?
Good idea Penguin. I’m going to get a pocket sewn on to the top front of my coat and have my phone in it camera pointing outwards where it’s clear to people. I’ve seen other people do this. I’ve also seen a handheld ultrasonic device on YouTube that apparently deters dogs with no bad effects so might try that too. I was thinking yesterday these things never seem to happen when I’m out walking with my partner, it’s when I’m on my own. I couldn’t sleep last night until 3am due to the anger. I haven’t felt that angry in a really long time and I know it’s really a build up of various things but just a horrible feeling. I feel a bit better though that you ladies have rallied around me.
We used one when training our dog out of barking at everyone and everything called Pet Corrector Spray. You can get it on amazon, one spray (away from the dog, not directed at them) emits a loud hiss which dogs hate and run away from. Does no harm and might help you in the moment. I agree, it seems to be women on their own who become targets of abuse, so I think having the camera visible is a good idea, as it may also help stop a situation becoming nasty.
On a more positive note though, what are you going to do today to cheer yourself up?
Thanks for the info Penguin. I’m going to look into products online today. I’m working today, from home thankfully so it will help knowing nothing bad can happen. Also taking positive action and being on here helps. I’m just going to try and look after myself and try not to be too down on myself that I let this woman get to me. I could go out always being on guard but that would defeat the object of my beach walks which are my favourite thing to do.
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Enjoy your beach walks Katherine,I'd do anything to walk along my dearly missed Aberdeen beach,don't let these people get you down girl,not everyone loves dogs but even if you do,you don't want them slobbering over you or dirtying your clothes >:(
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Enjoy your beach walks Katherine,I'd do anything to walk along my dearly missed Aberdeen beach,don't let these people get you down girl,not everyone loves dogs but even if you do,you don't want them slobbering over you or dirtying your clothes >:(
Ooh did you live in Aberdeen, Jaypo? Is that where you are from? My dad was from there, Peterhead. I love Aberdeen xxx
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And I agree. Don't change what you do for these people, Katherine, otherwise they have won. Just put things in place re how you do it x
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Enjoy your beach walks Katherine,I'd do anything to walk along my dearly missed Aberdeen beach,don't let these people get you down girl,not everyone loves dogs but even if you do,you don't want them slobbering over you or dirtying your clothes >:(
I will Jaypo. I wish you could go to your Aberdeen beach. Are you far away from it now? I’ve only been to Scotland a couple of time but it’s just a magical place, really special, and the nicest people. X
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And I agree. Don't change what you do for these people, Katherine, otherwise they have won. Just put things in place re how you do it x
Oh I definitely won’t Penguin. I just need to be a bit more prepared. The phone camera in my pocket should do the trick and a dog deterrent device. In my better moments I do remember that these people have already lost, they have lost their empathy and kindness and I will keep mine no matter what. X
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It's awful when dog owners become defensive >:(. Especially in the days when the Dangerous Dogs Act is being implemented more often.
Me - reflux ........ had to sit up for half the night :-\ then slept with busy dreams. Dentist later.
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Enjoy your beach walks Katherine,I'd do anything to walk along my dearly missed Aberdeen beach,don't let these people get you down girl,not everyone loves dogs but even if you do,you don't want them slobbering over you or dirtying your clothes >:(
Ooh did you live in Aberdeen, Jaypo? Is that where you are from? My dad was from there, Peterhead. I love Aberdeen xxx
Yes I did penguin,for over 40 years,your dad wasn't a fisherman was he? Lol good old Peterhead. I moved to Wiltshire and stayed there for 12 years,now back in Scotland,Lanarkshire but miss Aberdeen terribly :'(
Oh yes Katherine,we are totally amazing ;D ;D
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Enjoy your beach walks Katherine,I'd do anything to walk along my dearly missed Aberdeen beach,don't let these people get you down girl,not everyone loves dogs but even if you do,you don't want them slobbering over you or dirtying your clothes >:(
Ooh did you live in Aberdeen, Jaypo? Is that where you are from? My dad was from there, Peterhead. I love Aberdeen xxx
Yes I did penguin,for over 40 years,your dad wasn't a fisherman was he? Lol good old Peterhead. I moved to Wiltshire and stayed there for 12 years,now back in Scotland,Lanarkshire but miss Aberdeen terribly :'(
Oh yes Katherine,we are totally amazing ;D ;D
No, he was a postman but as a child he went to a military boarding school in Dunblane with his brothers because his dad was an engineer in the Gordon Highlanders. When we visit we always go back to the fish and chip shop he used to be sent to by his mum on a Friday evening. Did I mention already that I love Aberdeen 🤣❤️
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Mouth is very very sore :-X
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Did they say anything about the reflux?
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Earlier I saw the dentist for more deep cleaning. And advice :-\
We discuss both reflux as well as the possibility of omeprazolol causing bone density loss :o. We have an appt with our GP on the 7th so will make a list of my concerns, hoping that he will agree to a bone density scan: given my age etc.
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Earlier I saw the dentist for more deep cleaning. And advice :-\
We discuss both reflux as well as the possibility of omeprazolol causing bone density loss :o. We have an appt with our GP on the 7th so will make a list of my concerns, hoping that he will agree to a bone density scan: given my age etc.
That is a good idea. Assume if your bones are okay then you won't need to stop the ppi. Although I think there is something else that has been mentioned on the forum that you can take for bone density, but understand you may not wish to add another medication into the mix. There are also some nutrients that omeprazole and other ppi can deplete, magnesium is one of them, so may be worth asking them to check levels at same time?
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Tnx. Not told about any of these potential health issues >:( by the GP.
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Tnx. Not told about any of these potential health issues >:( by the GP. ote]
In my experience they almost never mention potential health issues. They'll only be concerning themselves on alleviating the symptom you're presenting with. There's usually a huge list of contraindications for most medicines. I'm on a large amount of drugs myself and also suffer awful reflux almost 24/7. My tongue and throat are burnt from it and all I taste is acid all day. Omeprazole does practically nothing for me unfortunately. Almost all the drugs I take cause me to have bowel problems and I have diarrhoea at least three or four days a week, getting me up at night too. As far as the GP is concerned though, he's treated me for the original symptom I presented with and then maybe somewhere down the road he may give me other drugs to treat the side effects I now have. My pharmacy friend says they only look at one thing and wouldn't be looking for anything else. She pointed this out to me when my mum was admitted to hospital and later died. She was being treated for one thing and no one looked at the possibility of urinary tract infection. My friend said that they simply wouldn't have been looking for that.
Sorry, this bit is mine, not a quote! Not sure how to do this yet! ;D
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Tnx. Not told about any of these potential health issues >:( by the GP. ote]
In my experience they almost never mention potential health issues. They'll only be concerning themselves on alleviating the symptom you're presenting with. There's usually a huge list of contraindications for most medicines. I'm on a large amount of drugs myself and also suffer awful reflux almost 24/7. My tongue and throat are burnt from it and all I taste is acid all day. Omeprazole does practically nothing for me unfortunately. Almost all the drugs I take cause me to have bowel problems and I have diarrhoea at least three or four days a week, getting me up at night too. As far as the GP is concerned though, he's treated me for the original symptom I presented with and then maybe somewhere down the road he may give me other drugs to treat the side effects I now have. My pharmacy friend says they only look at one thing and wouldn't be looking for anything else. She pointed this out to me when my mum was admitted to hospital and later died. She was being treated for one thing and no one looked at the possibility of urinary tract infection. My friend said that they simply wouldn't have been looking for that.
This is something that has bugged me about the Nhs for a long time. They should tell you about potential irreversible and indeed reversible side effects and treat you as a whole. In other words take a long term approach, which would mean people not having to go back time and time again and waiting lists might get shorter and costs lower! The trouble is if you look into functional medicine, naturopaths, etc, that have a holistic approach they are unaffordable for most people. Sometimes you will be lucky and get a very good gp who will look at the whole and warn you of side effects but it's not common in my experience. I guess they just have to do what they can with the time and the resources they have though. That said, I know for a fact there is plenty of inefficiency and wastage in the Nhs. But even if you go private it doesn't guarantee good care. I find it depends on the quality of the person you see.
By the way I am feeling almost back to normal now before the beach incident, and you ladies on here that supported me are one of the main reasons for that so thanks again xxx
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Glad you feel better Katherine. I've seen on various sites where it's mentioned that doctors don't discuss possible alternatives like herbs, vitamins etc but of course they're not proven medications and they wouldn't have a leg to stand on if someone took them on advice and had a bad reaction. You have to throw yourself into it whole heartedly and as you say, it's expensive.
A few years back I had bone injections after a cancer as I was told it would help strengthen and avoid osteoporosis etc. What I wasn't told was the risk to teeth and I now can't have any extractions, false teeth etc due to the very real risk of necrosis of the jaw. It stays in the system for around ten years. With the poor state of my teeth I would never have had them if I'd known, I'd have taken my chances.
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Autumn walks that awful, they should have told you. I think there should be a legal obligation to tell people. I remember when I went on the contraceptive pill in my twenties, I felt horrendous, like a hungover feeling, migraines, my body shape changed quickly and I developed loads of stretch marks. My body shape or the marks never went back - so they really should've told me something so significant. Luckily I got used to the body shape and stretch marks and I don't really think about it now but for a while it upset me. I was told it was indirectly caused by increased appetite but my actual body shape changed - I got hips, etc, and fat on my lower back area and it never went back even with weight loss.
I did used to have a gp that was into alternative therapies and he prescribed homeopathy and seaweed treatments believe it or not. I think again it depends on who you get. I really wish they could prescribe magnesium as it would really help everyone relax and sleep better and many people are unaware.
So when 10 years has passed will your teeth and jaw be ok?
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Thanks Katherine. Well, I'm on blood thinners for ever now so would be risky. I've got many serious health problems and really I'll think myself lucky if I live another three years. Thanks for asking though. X
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Tnx. Not told about any of these potential health issues >:( by the GP.
I think that we all have a certain amount of responsibility to find out things for ourselves and this is where the patient information leaflet often comes in. I think you are on Omeprazole CLKD as I can't find Omeprazolol. I'm on 20mg of Omeprazole and the leaflet does warn of what can happen if you are prescribed it for longer than a year. I have been on it for four years and have to jog my doctors memory so that he offers a blood test once a year. The leaflet states "If you take Omeprazole on a long term basis (longer than one year) your doctor will probably keep you under regular surveillance. Taking a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole especially over a period of more than one year may slightly increase your risk of fracture in the hip, wrist or spine." It also says "If you are on Omeprazole for more than three months it is possible that the levels of magnesium in your blood may fall" followed by what to watch out for. I can't find any mention of interaction between omeprazole and erythromycin though which I think you were mentioning before.
I know the leaflets are long and take a while to wade through but they do contain a lot of information and I feel it is always wise to check what we are given. Mistakes shouldn't happen but sadly they do and this is one way of double checking that what we have been given isn't going to do us harm.
Sorry about your sore mouth by the way. It can be a miserable thing to cope with.
Taz x
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Thanks Katherine. Well, I'm on blood thinners for ever now so would be risky. I've got many serious health problems and really I'll think myself lucky if I live another three years. Thanks for asking though. X
I'm really sorry to hear that, I didn't know that. Are you able to do things you enjoy and have treats and things?xxx
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Tnx. Not told about any of these potential health issues >:( by the GP.
I think that we all have a certain amount of responsibility to find out things for ourselves and this is where the patient information leaflet often comes in. I think you are on Omeprazole CLKD as I can't find Omeprazolol. I'm on 20mg of Omeprazole and the leaflet does warn of what can happen if you are prescribed it for longer than a year. I have been on it for four years and have to jog my doctors memory so that he offers a blood test once a year. The leaflet states "If you take Omeprazole on a long term basis (longer than one year) your doctor will probably keep you under regular surveillance. Taking a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole especially over a period of more than one year may slightly increase your risk of fracture in the hip, wrist or spine." It also says "If you are on Omeprazole for more than three months it is possible that the levels of magnesium in your blood may fall" followed by what to watch out for. I can't find any mention of interaction between omeprazole and erythromycin though which I think you were mentioning before.
I know the leaflets are long and take a while to wade through but they do contain a lot of information and I feel it is always wise to check what we are given. Mistakes shouldn't happen but sadly they do and this is one way of double checking that what we have been given isn't going to do us harm.
Sorry about your sore mouth by the way. It can be a miserable thing to cope with.
Taz x
I agree Taz about reading the leaflets but sometimes certain very significant side effect aren't mentioned in them, like I experienced with the contraceptive pill.
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Thank you Katherine. I don't get pleasure from eating now but can still enjoy family and friends. I'm not very mobile but still enjoy the odd day out and then there's books, TV, music etc. When I have a good day I try to make the most of it :)
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Thank you Katherine. I don't get pleasure from eating now but can still enjoy family and friends. I'm not very mobile but still enjoy the odd day out and then there's books, TV, music etc. When I have a good day I try to make the most of it :)
I’m really glad that you enjoy family and friends, some days out and your interests, that’s really positive. It sounds like you are a strong person with a positive outlook. I actually remember seeing your name on here a while back when I first joined and thinking what a lovely choice of name. :) I think Autumn is my favourite season, with the mild weather, clear skies and colourful leaves. Is Autumn your favourite season too?
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Hi Taz. All pharmacists should ask which medications are being taken B4 finally handing over the prexcription. It wasn't until I got home with the Erthycomin [sp] that I read of 3 drugs that I take that are contraindicative. They are there as a back up for the prescribing practitioner. It isn't up to patients to be that knowledgable.
Reflux is a continuing problem because I've stopped the Omepralol ........ ::). Less of a cough today. Now I have a long list to discuss with our GP next week.
'alternatives' haven't been tested, peer reviewed nor passed by NICE which is why NHS GPs won't mention them.
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I still think that we have a responsibility to ourselves which is obviously what you did. Did you find them out by reading the leaflets? Pharmacists seem run off their feet nowadays - two of ours have closed recently so our remaining one is so busy. Which are the ones that are contraindicated with omeprazole just in case I get prescribed them too?
If you stop omeprazole then you can get really bad reflux causing damage to the oesophagus so be careful. Was it because of the erythromycin as I can find nothing about that in my omeprazole leaflet.
Taz x
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Katherine yes Autumn is my favourite season. I can't really manage walks now much but love the Autumn colours and enjoy looking at the trees. The dog I used to have was the colour of Autumn. :-* Thank you for your kindness.
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It sounds like we might be kindred spirits :). I bet your dog was beautiful. What’s your favourite autumn colour? Mine is the crimson, it is so vibrant. My living room is very autumnal, I have mustard and terracotta textiles and lots of plants, fake ivy everywhere! My cat is a brown tabby but even she has auburn streaks in her fur. X
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Yes indeed Katherine! Mine is the crimson too. My dog was a red dachy. He loved Autumn too. I'm moving next week to go and live in an annexe with my daughter to make life easier and my new living room is all Autumn colours. Yours sounds lovely. I'm having a rough morning and you've cheered me up. :-*
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Too early to tell though my face is like a hamster and the gum line very sore and I have to do a deep clean 3 times a day :o :-X
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Kept waking through the night every time I turned as I kept getting a sharp pain in my right kidney area :'(
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It's all or nowt! What did U lift in the last couple of days?
still cant' decide :-\
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Yes indeed Katherine! Mine is the crimson too. My dog was a red dachy. He loved Autumn too. I'm moving next week to go and live in an annexe with my daughter to make life easier and my new living room is all Autumn colours. Yours sounds lovely. I'm having a rough morning and you've cheered me up. :-*
I’m glad I’ve cheered you up. You’ve cheered me up too, talking about autumn, pets and decor, some of my favourite things. It’s lovely that you will be with your daughter and you will have a new autumnal living room! You must let me know how you are getting on in your new place! :)
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Katherine will do :-*
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Hi Taz. All pharmacists should ask which medications are being taken B4 finally handing over the prexcription. It wasn't until I got home with the Erthycomin [sp] that I read of 3 drugs that I take that are contraindicative. They are there as a back up for the prescribing practitioner. It isn't up to patients to be that knowledgable.
Reflux is a continuing problem because I've stopped the Omepralol ........ ::). Less of a cough today. Now I have a long list to discuss with our GP next week.
'alternatives' haven't been tested, peer reviewed nor passed by NICE which is why NHS GPs won't mention them.
CLKD - when Mr L had to limit the use of Omeprazole due to other medication, it was not that you don't take them at all, it is that you don’t take the two at the same time, just leave an appropriate time gap between doses. It's not that you shouldn’t take the PPI at all.
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Thumbs up Limpy. Hope that sorts it for you CLKD.
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That's not what the pharmacist advised.
Bounce back reflux and cough becomes worse during the day >:(
Weary even though I slept heavily, DH had to wake me at 9.30 a.m.
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That's not what the pharmacist advised.
Bounce back reflux and cough becomes worse during the day >:(
Weary even though I slept heavily, DH had to wake me at 9.30 a.m.
Can you tell us what the erythromycin leaflet says about omeprazole? I only ask as my neighbour has been given the same antibiotic and is on omeprazole and can't find anything that says she shouldn't take the two medications. She did note that one of the statins shouldn't be used but she's not on those anyway.
Taz x
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I'm pretty sure you CAN take both together Taz,unless this is very new info,it's quite common to get omeprazole along with an AB as they can cause acidity in the stomach but maybe I'm missing something 🤷♀️
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I have found this under the "ask your doctor before taking erythromycin if you are also taking • cimetidine and omeprazole (used to treat acid reflux and other related conditions);" on the leaflet but it doesn't rule out any of the other PPI's and, as stopping a PPI suddenly isn't recommended due to the worry over ulceration of the oesophagus, then it's a shame that your doctor didn't prescribe an alternative to stop you having the bounce back reflux and discomfort CLKD. On the NHS page omeprazole isn't mentioned though so it's all a bit muddled! https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/erythromycin/taking-erythromycin-with-other-medicines-and-herbal-supplements/
I'll carry on reading the information leaflets I think!
Taz x
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I have found this under the "ask your doctor before taking erythromycin if you are also taking • cimetidine and omeprazole (used to treat acid reflux and other related conditions);" on the leaflet but it doesn't rule out any of the other PPI's and, as stopping a PPI suddenly isn't recommended due to the worry over ulceration of the oesophagus, then it's a shame that your doctor didn't prescribe an alternative to stop you having the bounce back reflux and discomfort CLKD. On the NHS page omeprazole isn't mentioned though so it's all a bit muddled! https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/erythromycin/taking-erythromycin-with-other-medicines-and-herbal-supplements/
I'll carry on reading the information leaflets I think!
Taz x
When it says 'ask your doctor' I was told by my GP that it doesn't mean a medication can't be taken, just that the doctor may advise taking it a few hours apart. A pharmacist can't make that decision, but a doctor or nurse practitioner can.
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Tell her to ask her Phramacist mayB? Why is everyone querying what I was told? Also I was told to take Gaviscon 'at a push'. :-X. It wasn't prescribed by a GP.
Also PPIs are putting bone health at risk if taken long-term.
Fed up. :-\
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I queried it as it seemed to put you in an uncomfortable position when another ppi would have solved the problem. The statin problem is different though. Life can be very confusing! How are you coping with the erythromycin?
Taz x
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Tnx Taz. Well the AB hasn't caused any problems thus far, though managing 3 and not 4 doses daily, due to reflux to the point of liquid 'up' last night, had to sleep sitting up :o. And fitting in my ADs in the day ::). Having read of the risk of bone loss I won't be taking it again. It mayB contributing to the problems round the implant site.
No pain relief required as I have been advised not to take 'nurofen' due to Chronic Kidney Disease. Found on blood tests because I took statins - however, had I not had the blood tests :-\.
I'm more confused the more I read ::) and certainly it will be on the 'to discuss' list when DH and I visit our GP next week.
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It's a minefield out there,when I told my Dr vagifem gave me backache and stomach ache, I was told no,it won't be the vagifem,yet,when I looked it up,lots of women had the same issues,if you can't trust a dr.......... :-\
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Tell her to ask her Phramacist mayB? Why is everyone querying what I was told? Also I was told to take Gaviscon 'at a push'. :-X. It wasn't prescribed by a GP.
Also PPIs are putting bone health at risk if taken long-term.
Fed up. :-\
It's not querying as such CLKD - more trying to help.
Mr L had terrible problems when he did what he was told re stopping Omeprazole. Him, being a scientist queried what he was told and then got, more detailed, useful information.
It seemed reasonable to share that information - it might help someone.
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In a horrible irritable tearful mood. No idea why. Feel ready to lash out at anyone who crosses me. Think this year is finally catching up with me maybe.
Maybe tomorrow I will be back to my sweet and sunny nature ;D or not.....
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Get a pillow and beat it SarahT? :beat:
I have moments of sudden irritability :-\ for no apparently reason other than I am tired :-X
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Yes. Probably a better option than me wanting to trolley ram everyone who got in my way on the joyus weekly shop earlier. I sent my husband back to the car for his own safety! Just in a bit of a fug today.
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I hate days like that,when you wake up and think.........EVERYONE better keep outta my way. Although I do enjoy a good trolley ram ,don't even have to be in a bad mood for that ;D
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Yes. Probably a better option than me wanting to trolley ram everyone who got in my way on the joyus weekly shop earlier. I sent my husband back to the car for his own safety! Just in a bit of a fug today.
Oh Sarah I hope you have woken up feeling better today! Sounds like a duvet day might be needed if not?
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Weary
Bad low back pain due to coughing - Paracetamol doesn't work as quickly as Nurofen >:( >:(
No reflux - yet
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Bad one ladies. Black moods back. Can't stop crying. I have had a couple of ok months and now seem to hit rock bottom again.
I have had such a bad year it's all catching up. Mum mum died, lost my brother, husband diagnosed with skin cancer, health deteriorating. My escape was a fast walk but can't manage that anymore.
Have a counselling call next week, then hospital appt week after to see why my physical body is grinding down. Hope can get something sorted, one thing at a time....
Thanks all xx
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Oh Sarah, I'm sorry to hear that, I'd hoped it was just a bad day / blip. Do you think hormones need adjusting too?
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I don't think my gp will go any higher Penguin, am on 125 patch which is above guidlines.
All my levels of bloods are always low in the ranges, iron a measly 30, oestrogen was just under 300, low pulse, low bp,underactive thyroid!
My gut feeling given I am having tests 're low cortisol is my adrenal are not working so my body may not be able to absorb medication well? Can also affect all the types of hormones So maybe throwing the HRT and Thyroxine out? So I am trying to hang on for the hospital blood test and see what shows up.
Thanks for the reply, helps a lot xx
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I don't think my gp will go any higher Penguin, am on 125 patch which is above guidlines.
All my levels of bloods are always low in the ranges, iron a measly 30, oestrogen was just under 300, low pulse, low bp,underactive thyroid!
My gut feeling given I am having tests 're low cortisol is my adrenal are not working so my body may not be able to absorb medication well? Can also affect all the types of hormones So maybe throwing the HRT and Thyroxine out? So I am trying to hang on for the hospital blood test and see what shows up.
Thanks for the reply, helps a lot xx
You're not underweight by any chance are you? When I was underweight a year ago my BP and HR went very low and my estrogen tanked (albeit this was before hrt). I've read that when you put on weight your estrogen can go up as fat cells store estrogen (or something like that).
I wondered too whether you have absorption issues if your level is 300 on that high a dose. Hopefully getting adrenals sorted may help that. I think a naturopath or functional medicine doctor may be able to help you once you know what's what. Would you be interested in seeing someone like that? I addressed my high cortisol levels with a functional medicine specialist.
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Hey Penguin
Opposite for me, I have always been prone to putting on weight especially this Last year as I can't exercise.
I did see a herbalist when I first had ME some 30 years ago, and helping myself as much as from professionals is important to me, so a mix of traditional and alternative can work for me too. I did bring up my various low levels with my gp, am sure this has a hearing on rubbish being pretty exhausted, stress is course a factor too.
Hope I can just keep head above water, speak with my counsellor and then get the tests done. Just a horrible monotonic me when I'm down. But we're all used to a bit of that aren't we?!
Thanks xx
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Thyroid function levels can I believe, be upset during peri.
Stiff. Sore. OK otherwise :thankyou:
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Hey Penguin
Opposite for me, I have always been prone to putting on weight especially this Last year as I can't exercise.
I did see a herbalist when I first had ME some 30 years ago, and helping myself as much as from professionals is important to me, so a mix of traditional and alternative can work for me too. I did bring up my various low levels with my gp, am sure this has a hearing on rubbish being pretty exhausted, stress is course a factor too.
Hope I can just keep head above water, speak with my counsellor and then get the tests done. Just a horrible monotonic me when I'm down. But we're all used to a bit of that aren't we?!
Thanks xx
If your cortisol is low there are definitely things you can do supplement wise.
Was thinking about things like Cortisol Manager, or adaptogens like rhodiola rosea which help bring things back into balance. If ever you want a FM recommendation pls let me know, as I see a great guy in London. Actually travel in to still see him as we don't live in London anymore. He's great, and so empathetic and kind too.
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Oh thank you Penguin, so kind with you advice.
For now, I know I have to wait for the hospital test and results and see what turns up and any treatment if a diagnosis is reached. As you say with your suggestions, I genuinely think everything is out of balance ( heartbreaking for a Libra like me😵). I will bear in mind the FM if I need to go down that route too. CLKD also says thyroid can be thrown out of place with the peri upheavel which is something I have been conscious f myself. Haven't had blood tests down for several months now so may need an update unless the endo dept will cross check at hospital
If my moods stay very low I will contact my GP prior to my hospital appt. I am upset as I had found a stability the last couple of months with the HRT and the low dose AD, so this is hard to deal with. Fingers crossed it is something that may lift in a day or two. If not, I will seek drs advice.
Thanks so much x
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Today I sat on the sofa to have my breakfast then felt an overwhelming tiredness and couldn’t make myself move then when I summoned the energy to get up I went to bed and slept again. Is anyone else needing loads of sleep right now? Luckily I worked on Sunday so didn’t feel too bad giving myself the day off work.
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A better day today, put some music on at lunchtime and found myself enjoying it, so kept it on all afternoon. I may need to be pro active over the winter to keep my spirits up.
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Glad you felt better today! Totally agree with you about being active. I have felt really down and fed up the last few days, made myself go to yoga this morning and even though it was a relaxing rather than energetic class, my spirits felt so much higher afterwards. I was surprised at how much of a difference it made.
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Katherine - I am often finding it difficult to wake in the morning and am quite happy to have a doze mid afternoon when necessary.
Apart from reflux, my day has been OK thus far 8)
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Katherine, I really hear you. Planning fun things with friends and family lifts the spirits and gives me a bit of energy and focus over winter. Stay well and think of :sunny:
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Glad you felt better today! Totally agree with you about being active. I have felt really down and fed up the last few days, made myself go to yoga this morning and even though it was a relaxing rather than energetic class, my spirits felt so much higher afterwards. I was surprised at how much of a difference it made.
I’m glad you feel better too Penguin. I need to do the same, I tend to do things only if I feel like it if I have the option but sometimes I think I need to make myself do things that might make me feel better. I am paying for a gym membership and I haven’t been for months so that’s something I can do. Thanks for replying Penguin, we will get through it. I hope you have a good day tomorrow too.
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Katherine - I am often finding it difficult to wake in the morning and am quite happy to have a doze mid afternoon when necessary.
Apart from reflux, my day has been OK thus far 8)
I’m glad your day has been ok so far. Have you tried Gaviscon Advance? I find it very good.
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And whilst it's miserable dark wet weather now, when it gets to those crisp cold days ( and it will ) wrap up and get outside to benefit from those cold but sunny days. Exercise in any form is so beneficial for mind and body, particularly one those days when we force ourselves to get up and about.
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Katherine, I really hear you. Planning fun things with friends and family lifts the spirits and gives me a bit of energy and focus over winter. Stay well and think of :sunny:
Thanks for replying :) I live far from my family and not seen my fiancé for weeks as we are having a break, only 2 friends in the area, so a bit isolated. Thank goodness for my cat who follows me everywhere. I’m glad you have found something that helps, I will think of 🌞 too.
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And whilst it's miserable dark wet weather now, when it gets to those crisp cold days ( and it will ) wrap up and get outside to benefit from those cold but sunny days. Exercise in any form is so beneficial for mind and body, particularly one those days when we force ourselves to get up and about.
I love sunny days any time of year, even the sun streaming through my window lifts my mood. I can only really manage walking and yoga right now. I think I may have a form of chronic fatigue due to a combination of prolonged stress and being in peri. But I can do a 3 hour walk in a good day if it’s in nature.x
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Glad you felt better today! Totally agree with you about being active. I have felt really down and fed up the last few days, made myself go to yoga this morning and even though it was a relaxing rather than energetic class, my spirits felt so much higher afterwards. I was surprised at how much of a difference it made.
I’m glad you feel better too Penguin. I need to do the same, I tend to do things only if I feel like it if I have the option but sometimes I think I need to make myself do things that might make me feel better. I am paying for a gym membership and I haven’t been for months so that’s something I can do. Thanks for replying Penguin, we will get through it. I hope you have a good day tomorrow too.
Oh Katherine, me too with the gym membership, I joined before the summer and haven't been once since mid July 🙈
However, my yoga today was day 3 of a 21 day challenge I have set myself, which is to do a form of proper exercise (so more than just going for my usual walks) every day for 21 days no excuses. I last did the challenge about 10 years ago and it helped get me out of a bad place then and into a good cycle of positive things. Hopefully it'll be habit forming this time too!
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Katherine I am with you in peri and huge life stress levels having such a negative impact on our physical and mental health. I have been a mental wreck much of this year.
I am in the process of investigations for chronic exhaustion, joint pain and muscle weakness. My two hour fast walks of last year are replaced by a 20 minute plod and that's only on a good day. My gp says the ME I had 30+ years ago has flared up again. Am due an appt with an ME clinic soon.But I try to listen to my body, be active when I can,rest as much as I need to. Am fortunate my life allows me to do this. But to be honest, it's absolutely horrible.
As much as you can, won't be things that make you happy, and rest as you need to. Maybe see it as a time to heal. Xx
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esomeprazole - available from supermarkets :-\
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Glad you felt better today! Totally agree with you about being active. I have felt really down and fed up the last few days, made myself go to yoga this morning and even though it was a relaxing rather than energetic class, my spirits felt so much higher afterwards. I was surprised at how much of a difference it made.
I’m glad you feel better too Penguin. I need to do the same, I tend to do things only if I feel like it if I have the option but sometimes I think I need to make myself do things that might make me feel better. I am paying for a gym membership and I haven’t been for months so that’s something I can do. Thanks for replying Penguin, we will get through it. I hope you have a good day tomorrow too.
Oh Katherine, me too with the gym membership, I joined before the summer and haven't been once since mid July 🙈
However, my yoga today was day 3 of a 21 day challenge I have set myself, which is to do a form of proper exercise (so more than just going for my usual walks) every day for 21 days no excuses. I last did the challenge about 10 years ago and it helped get me out of a bad place then and into a good cycle of positive things. Hopefully it'll be habit forming this time too!
That sounds like a great idea Penguin, if it’s worked for you before then it should do again! I am determined to use that gym membership in the winter! Even if it’s just the pool and yoga!
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Katherine I am with you in peri and huge life stress levels having such a negative impact on our physical and mental health. I have been a mental wreck much of this year.
I am in the process of investigations for chronic exhaustion, joint pain and muscle weakness. My two hour fast walks of last year are replaced by a 20 minute plod and that's only on a good day. My gp says the ME I had 30+ years ago has flared up again. Am due an appt with an ME clinic soon.But I try to listen to my body, be active when I can,rest as much as I need to. Am fortunate my life allows me to do this. But to be honest, it's absolutely horrible.
As much as you can, won't be things that make you happy, and rest as you need to. Maybe see it as a time to heal. Xx
Sarah I’m sorry to hear you’ve been through so much and I hope your investigations have positive outcomes, I’m sure they will. I agree it’s vital to listen to our mind and body. If we need to sleep and rest then that’s what we need. I went to the gym earlier in the year and ran on the treadmill and literally was mentally exhausted for the rest of the day and could hardly work even though I do a desk job. I think ‘never regretting a workout’ does not apply when one has chronic fatigue. I really understand how you feel.
I remember in my twenties I went on ADs for 3 months and they forced me to rest, mentally and physically.( they made me physically tired and stopped me worrying). I do believe in resting when we need to, and doing things we enjoy, not doing things we really don’t want to if we can. Just following the body’s wisdom, though it’s easier said than done.
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Amazed !!
. Police officers were "shocked" to discover 15 people "all unrestrained" in a vehicle on a motorway.
North West Motorway Police said on X officers escorted the Vauxhall Zafira off junction nine of the M62 at Warrington, Cheshire, at 11:20 GMT after spotting it "looked overloaded".
Eleven adults and four children were then found in the vehicle all without seat belts on, police said.
They added the driver and other adults were given traffic offence reports.
Otherwise :-\
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Feeling on the mend now after another diverticulitis flare up >:(
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That took it's time!
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Another course of antibiotics 😩 but they do the trick,guess what set it off this time?? That shredded coconut that covers snowballs,that's what I get for being greedy ;D
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I'll have em off you then Jay. ;D
I LOVE snowballs. ❤️
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Yes but I'm not talking about Eskimos Jill ;D
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Ohhhhhhhhaaaa! :oops:
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OK I think :thankyou:
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Irritated by my gag reflex - I've had 3 different jumpers on so far but I'm very aware of the clothing touching my throat >:(
Otherwise ......
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Oh I hate that too,can't stand jumpers touching my throat ;D
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I keep pulling the neck away ::)
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I was fine just bumbling along with my slight sniffly cold until I did a test as I was going to visit my elderly ex neighbour in her care home and it came back positive..again....third time now
Taz x ::)
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Oh no Taz. Hope you're not too poorly :foryou:
I was fine until I stuck a patch on my substantial butt tonight and, yet again, it curled up at the edges >:( That's the 4th patch in this box! Just a faulty batch methinks. Oh God, I'll have another telephone battle with the receptionist at my surgery about it :o
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Oh come on songbird,it's your butt that's the problem 😂
Get well soon Taz !
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I was in middle of a cold then got a stomach bug (maybe noravirus). Not been that ill for years.
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Sorry littleminnie. Hope you've recovered. It's a horrible stomach bug that one.
Taz x
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Oh come on songbird,it's your butt that's the problem 😂
Get well soon Taz !
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Novovirus etc. are dreadful :-X
How R U this morning Taz?
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Hope you're feeling better Littleminnie & Taz today. 🤞 :foryou:
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I'm feeling better than Round 2 thank you CLKD and Jillydoll. Like a cold with a bit of queasiness thrown in. No cough or sore throat yet. Headache and stuffy nose. It's the 'cold' that's been doing the rounds in my local pub I think. I'm the only one who tests it seems. I was just curious :)
Taz x
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I think that people have stopped testing. I have started wearing my Seasonal masks when in a busy area, seems a shame not to have them on show.
Me - if I get a sniffle I would test, out of curiosity.
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I’ve had covid twice, worse the 2nd time around but not by much. I know someone who has had it 3 times, the first 2 times it was like a cold, the 3rd time they couldn’t get out of bed.
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I've a friend who has tested positive 5 times and been ill each time :-\
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Sleepy Songbird today 🥱. Have awful cystitis after consuming a large glass of passionfruit juice with my dinner last night. I didn’t realise how acidic it was (until I googled it!)
Had to rush back with the Cockapoo this morning, convinced I was going to have an accident. Needless to say, a tiny trickle of pee was my “reward” - the Cockapoo was unimpressed with his shortened walk >:(
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Hope your better now Songbird?
I'm good today,
The occasional hot flush, 🔥 but they're do-able. ( at the moment anyways) 🙄
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Songbird - take some 'nurofen' to ease the nip as the spincter shuts off the flow of urine and do U have any atrophy treatment?
Me - weary.
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Glad today's over with.
We can look forward to Xmas now. 😊
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So far so good. Wilbur came home safely ......... ;) as long as DH stays healthy I'm fine. :thankyou:
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Crikey, what am I like?! I've just noticed the posts from CLKD and Jill :o....so sorry.... thanks for asking ladies..
The pharmacist prescribed a 3 day course of antibiotics and that sorted me out. I take vaginal oestrogen twice a week and I've had no trouble for so long - think it was just a one off 🤞
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I'm not stirring it or anything but Jill said.....that songbird is a right snob 😂🏃💨
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And you promised not to say anything! .... :kick:
Take no notice Songbird. She's on summat she is. :rant: :rofl:
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What are you like Jaypo? Have you been on the margaritas? - practicing for the Cunard extravaganza? I’m just jealous, me :drunklaf:
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Songbird - up the VA treatment to every night for at least 3 weeks. ABs will relieve symptoms but will not replace the oestrogen. As well as taking Nurofen 3 times a day for 2-3 days to relieve that nip as the urine flow shuts off.
If symptoms continue after New Year then get a fresh urine sample sent to a Lab for testing. it's unlikely to be a urine infection every time.
Me - relaxed. Warm. Watching 'DIY SOS'.
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Good idea, CLKD. I'll do that. Note to self, pop another prescription in for more VA oestrogen tablets ;D..
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Well done - make that reminder list along with the Gaviscon, head ache pills :kick: :medal:
Me. Newly bathed and freshly smelling.
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What are you like Jaypo? Have you been on the margaritas? - practicing for the Cunard extravaganza? I’m just jealous, me :drunklaf:
Ha,no such luck,I'm tea total until Friday!! How are you feeling now?
My fingers are aching on my left hand,like stiff,aww geeze yet another ache .
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Far Too early to decide ..............
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Hubby said to me this morning, Jaypo………”how’s your wee flower?” 🤭. Where did that term come from? ::)……
I’m absolutely fine now, thank goodness. I honestly thought the constant cystitis that I used to have was back :o……let’s hear it for vaginal oestrogen - yay :parti:
Friday’s nearly here, Jaypo. Southampton for you, Silverburn shopping centre for me :(
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The Lotus flower ;-). As it unfurls ...........
How lovely that he thought to enquire ;)
Far too early to decide
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All I get is....
Hope yav trimmed yer bush for the holiday,awwww and they say romance is dead 😂🤣
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Your reply might be .......... :-X
OK I think. 2nd cuppa to hand.
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You don't want to know clkd ;D
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Oh yes I do ........... [oh no you don't] ::)
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All I get is....
Hope yav trimmed yer bush for the holiday,awwww and they say romance is dead 😂🤣
:rofl:
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Shattered. I had the worst night for over 20 years with a panic attack which lasted over 3 hours :'(
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Oh no CLKD. I wonder what brought that on 🤔. 3 hours 😲. I've been scared out of my wits having a 10 minute episode! Absolutely horrible.
I hope you have a nice cuppa to hand, fire lit and DH looking after you today :foryou:
Me - just prepped the veg for family coming over this afternoon. It was actually pretty quiet on our estate last night - thank goodness - the cockapoo hates fireworks ☹
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Not eating 'properly'. I have eaten enough since 20th but rubbish has crept in. :-X :-\. Resulting in slow bowel = a lot of wind that rolled round. Wouldn't go up or down though it felt close to both at times. I shook so badly that we thought that I would break the loo seat :o. I am pottering in our garden with a cuppa to hand.
Enjoy seeing your relatives. A few bursts of fireworks but no where near as noisy as previous events: lack of money mayb?
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:-\. :'(. today I can feel my body beginning to retaliate again. We didn't wake until 10.20 ..... so everything is late.
Been busy though.
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Reflux with all this blimmen rich food and drink,now heading home but sadly the ship has now plonked anchor in the bay of Biscay waiting for a helicopter to airlift someone off :'(
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Oh dear Jaypo. Geez I've seen that a couple of times on ships when a helicopter has been used. Quite impressive seeing the skill involved in airlifting someone off but, clearly, awful for the person and their companion(s) 😔.
Beans on toast for you in a day or two? 😉. Hope you had a lovely time. We're away in 6 weeks time 🥳..
Feeling pretty good today. Just finished the Christmas choccies so back to normal eating (not sad about that) 🤢
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Hells Teeth jaypo! :beaurk: I suffered with gut problems on N Y Eve having eaten too much processed foods :'( :-\. Learnt my lesson.
Today: feeling a lot better :thankyou: getting slowly back to eating more regularly.
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Ha, I was telling people we know on the ship,I'd forgotten my omeprazole and hey presto,she had some lol
Yes songbird,plain old food for me soon,ner happy.
High winds and rough seas so that helicopter pilot had his work cut out,think someone had fallen,as the captain over the tannoy asked for any blood donors to come forward (which they did in their droves) 😊
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Nothing like an event to draw people together to help 8)
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Wobbly :-\. Busy dreams++. Deeply asleep.
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Feeling happy as my partner ilatrst blood test shows he is no longer pre diabetic so that's a relief. He's worked so hard at losing weight, massively upping exercise and cutting out sugar as much as possible.
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That's great Taz2. Well Done Him!
Too early to decide ;D
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Every time I believe that nothing more can phase me, than this: Racoon Rescue UK : ;D. I suppose that they would make good slippers but 1 would require two ......
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I'm not very well :'(
Yesterday I had weird pains in shoulder, radiating into neck, back of my head and down my back. Could put it down to gardening 2 days ago even though the time line doesn't fit.
Woke at 6.15 with aching in my jaw, teeth, sore throat .......... no sign of redness or a rash in my throat or gums. Can hardly open my mouth. Off to take pain relief. :-\
And its drizzling. Hard. >:(
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But of a late reply but well done MrTaz.
And a :foryou: CLKD. Take it easy today.
Me? I'm still standing,that's as good as it gets some days but I will take that as a bonus! ::)
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Aw CLKD I hope you feel better soon, that sounds like some kind of virus, there's a lot of bugs around atm and some really weird ones. I can't think what would make opening mouth difficult, where is the pain when you do that?
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Hi. The throat has improved, it was trying to yawn which caused pain down into my throat.
My neck/shoulder pain isn't worse/less than this morning.
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Sad because I am unable to book a holiday for next month due to anxiety. OK until I pick up the Hotel details :'( :-\
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Aww sorry clkd,anxiety is the pits,can't you go in your camper van? Then if it's too much you can escape to it. I get like this before holidays but almost force myself to go then,needless to say,enjoy myself ::)
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Same here. All that anxiety and 'on the day'. We usually stay in a Hotel driving there and around in the camper.
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I'm good today.
Slept well last night, wish it was like that every night. 😴😴😴
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That's good. Me - fed up with the constant rain >:(
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Feeling emotional.
OHs come to the end of his treatment, and he's a final scan tomorrow.
He's done so well and boy, has he been through it! .....what a journey its been.
Fingers crossed tomorrow's a new beginning for us. 🤞
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U have both been through it! Do not under estimate your support in this jillydoll :foryou:
What U having to celebrate: when I finished my final radiation treatment we went to Pizza Hut ::)
Me - nicely weary after a lot of weeding in warm sunshine
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:foryou: , Jill.....
You've certainly been through it. All best wishes to hubby and you, Mrs xx
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I'm not sure yet what we'll do to celebrate.
He wants to get back to work.
Back to normality first.
Think we'll go away somewhere near the end of the year. Or maybe just after, to celebrate my 60th too.
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Thank you Songbird. 💗
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Little steps. Once the euphoria of good results wears off jillydoll, he may find himself absolutely knackered! Perhaps long weekends occasionally to recharge?
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How am I today?
Well I feel crap to be honest. I never thought anxiety could get as bad, my sleep is also not good, so against my better judgement and after 3 months off hrt im back on it.
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Aww I'm sorry Disco. Sorry your feeling so bad.
Same with me, after 3 months nearly, my symptoms were back.
I started utrogestion and estrogel 11th January, and now I'm great.
So bear with it, and hopefully you'll feel the same.
I started on 3 pumps, but because the hot flushes were still happening, I went up to 4 pumps. Now they've been eradicate completely.
Tbh, I sleep too well now, ;D (If there is such a thing), and sometimes the sleepiness rolls over to the next day. But, hey, I'm not complaining.
So good luck. Anxiety is the pits. You'll get there! 🤞👍
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Feeling emotional.
OHs come to the end of his treatment, and he's a final scan tomorrow.
He's done so well and boy, has he been through it! .....what a journey its been.
Fingers crossed tomorrow's a new beginning for us. 🤞
Good girl Jill,couldn't be more proud of you both ❣️❣️
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discogirl - did your GP suggest anti-anxiety medication? Even if anxiety is hormonally based, appropriate direct treatment can help for 3-6 months.
Me - nicely weary 8)
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Hi clkd
I would take anti anxiety meds however I'm on amitrypline for nerve pain and as far as I understand I would need to come off the amitrypline to go on the anti anxiety meds and I'm nowhere near strong enough to come off the amitrypline yet. I need to taper off it anyway x
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I would check that info with a pharmacist. I was prescribed amitripytlene for trigenimal neuralgia and was taking various anti-anxiety/depressive medications . No one needs to suffer!
Me - too early to decide :lol:
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i will check that out clkd. i always thought tricyclic ads and ssris couldnt be taken together. but thanks for the info.
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Let us know how you get on?
Me - stuffed after our evening meal 8)
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I will do clkd. Thanks x
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i will check that out clkd. i always thought tricyclic ads and ssris couldnt be taken together. but thanks for the info.
I was told the same. My dad was on amitriptyline for rheumatoid arthritis pain but needed an SSRI (citalopram) for his depression. He was told he had to taper off the amitriptyline first due to the danger of high blood pressure by mixing the two (which could remain high even after stopping the two drugs) and also the risk of serotonin syndrome. I think that's what it was called. He decided that he would be even more depressed if he stopped the amitriptyline so didn't bother with the SSRI.
Taz x
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Did the drug ease his pain Taz?
I think that 'serotonin syndrome' is a recent expression :-\ ???.
Me - watching highlights from Paris-Nice and looking 4wards to the first MotoGP races at the weekend 8)
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i will check that out clkd. i always thought tricyclic ads and ssris couldnt be taken together. but thanks for the info.
I was told the same. My dad was on amitriptyline for rheumatoid arthritis pain but needed an SSRI (citalopram) for his depression. He was told he had to taper off the amitriptyline first due to the danger of high blood pressure by mixing the two (which could remain high even after stopping the two drugs) and also the risk of serotonin syndrome. I think that's what it was called. He decided that he would be even more depressed if he stopped the amitriptyline so didn't bother with the SSRI.
Taz x
Hi Taz
That's exactly right, its so much hassle coming off the amitry I've just decided its easier to stay on it x
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Miserable :-\
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How you feeling now CLKD?
Me? Stuffed full of afternoon tea goodies 😋
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:thankyou: Rain. Not being able to book a holiday due to anxiety :'( but yes, improved as the day went on. Stuffed now after beans on new bread.
How did your Mum cope?
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Come and park your camper in our drive clkd,nice holiday for you lol
Did your mum go songbird?
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Hi ladies 👋.
I'd take Jaypo up on that offer, CLKD. I hear she does a lovely breakfast 😋 ;)
Glad you're feeling a bit better..
Mum did go for afternoon tea. She didn't eat that much but she enjoyed the experience bless her. The garden centre had a few photo opportunities so it was nice - just trying to create as many memories as possible now..
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Had a weird feeling day today. Out of sorts.
I said to Jay, maybe its been due to my bad stomach. 🤷♀️
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jillydoll - be kind to yourself! You've been through a lot so not expectedly you will probably have ups and downs. [Did u celebrate ;) ]
We used to take my Mum to a garden centre with a fabulous cafe opportunity and clean loos :D
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Aww Jill,I'm coming out in sympathy with you again,anxiety is peeing me right off,keep thinking something up with my stomach like a knot at the top of it :'(
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Have a big :hug: ladies.
I know how an "off day" can come out of nowhere. Hope things get back to an even keel soon 😘
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Thank you. 😊
We went for a nice meal Saturday night.
He still gets very tired, so we've got to go steady.
Just awaiting scan results now.
🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏🤞🙏
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Thank you songbird 😘
Jill,they WILL be ok 👍 haha I'm sticking my thumb into songbirds chin ;D
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A bit low, this rain >:( means I have to do housework >:( :(
Otherwise, OK.
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Ouch Jaypo - I felt that :o ;D
I'm sitting reclined in my chair. Lots of housework done today. Shattered! I used to be able to whizz round being super efficient and still have lots of energy left - not now 😳
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Absolutely over the moon...my first grandchild was born last night...a baby boy💙. After the hellish 4 months I've been through this is the brilliant news I've been waiting for...life starts again now for me.
Hope all you ladies have a great day !!!
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Oh how lovely Northerngirl :foryou:. Many congratulations 🎉. I hope mum and the little chap are doing well. Lovely news 👼🏻
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Oh another menopause baby :congrats: :cake:
Me - shaking a bit. Weather appalling and I've had to drive the car which I don't do often enough!
Otherwise: up earlier than usual >:( :D so have to look at the chores list. Tomorrow I might decide which to do, Thursday ....... Friday might do some of them ;D
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Oh how lovely Northerngirl :foryou:. Many congratulations 🎉. I hope mum and the little chap are doing well. Lovely news 👼🏻
Thank you Songbird..both are doing well x
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Thank you CLKD xx
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Oh congrats Northerngirl 💐💐 let the spoiling commence lol
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Oh congrats Northerngirl 💐💐 let the spoiling commence lol
Thank you Jaypo...the spoiling will certainly begin 💙
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Have U been knitting, furiously ;D
Getting myself round a very long banana ............ up early so have to fit in an extra energy boost 8)
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Congratulations Northerngirl. :ola:
So nice to hear some lovely news.
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Aww that’s lovely news Northerngirl. Enjoy spoiling him rotten.
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Thank you Jillydoll and littleminnie, loving every minute of it and yes the spoiling has already began x
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So far I think, OK ::)
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I'm ok today.
Well. I am now. Ate a Greg's sausage roll earlier. Omg, did it upset my stomach tonight. 😫 never again!
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Oh jillydoll - all those fats and yuk in shop bought food stuffs, I was really ill on New Year's Eve :-X :-\ :'(. Couldn't pass anything downwards and thought I was going to die. Back to non processed foods 4 me! I don't even miss scones, croissants etc. as I know that they will after a week or so, bung up my digestive system >:(
Me - I'm lovely, DH tells me so 8)
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Rubbish today.
And have to go and get my patches. Sad so and so ;D :'( ::)
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Hi Ladies
I haven't forgotten about you all, I've been lurking and reading on and off. Enjoying your chats as usual.
Have been dealing with a family bereavement and will come on when feel in a better mood.
Take care
Karen x
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Good to know you're ok foggy :)
I'm a sad so and so too Kara >:( flippin diverticulitis is threatening to flare up 😩
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:thankyou: jaypo and feel better soon
Karen x
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Feeling slightly bloated, probably due to having sat about all day ::)
Sorry for your news Foggy :-\
jaypo - what's causing the flare up?
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Foggy, Jaypo, CLKD et al, sorry things are not great and sending warmest wishes. xx
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Tnx. Better now that the digestion has begun to work. Off for a bowl of custard next ;-) then my bath.
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Foggy, Jaypo, CLKD et al, sorry things are not great and sending warmest wishes. xx
Thank you :-* feel a bit better today 🥳
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My bowl of custard was lovely 8)
Too early to decide. However, it's MotoGP on 📺 this weekend :-*
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Glad you’re feeling a bit better Jaypo. :D. Enjoy your ‘RV break’ 👍🚍
Ooh, I love custard, CLKD. Stick a bit of spotted dick into it and you’re good to go :o
Just back from being out for a lovely brunch with hubby. Mushroom stack with tattie scone, grilled tomato, poached egg with yummy hollandaise- stuffed now! :oops:
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I bet you R stuffed, that would keep me going for a week ;D
Spotted dick ........... :o :-X
OK I think
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Struggling :-\ :'(. I knew on Thursday that I had perhaps not eaten enough so I tried to bulk up on Friday and yesterday. Today those awful feelings are back = anxiety to rise.
Keeping hydrated. Had a good bowl of muesli 4 breakfast then the feelings started >:( so am trying to eat. It's oh so hard :'(.
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Aww clkd,keep going girl,hope you feel better soon
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:foryou: CLKD...
I'm feeling fine - a washing done and hung out. It's quite nice here today so hubby got the grass cut - its first cut of the year. :)
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I gave in and swallowed an emergency pill, the 1st time for 3 years. Didn't knock me out so have grazed on pancakes and marmite toast. ::)
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So annoyed with myself today!
Got a letter from Horizon Parking for £70 fine. Had taken mum to Tesco's last week, duly parked in disabled spot........
And forgot to display her badge 😲.
Prompt payment reduces the fine to £40. Needless to say, I paid it straight away! I considered a grovelling apology with my best explanation (brain fog, worried about mum etc etc) but then thought....
Nah! Just pay it :whist:
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You should still tell them songbird,might get your money back,I mean that's a few cruise cocktails worth there 🤣😂
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;D ;D
Well, I did reconsider, Jaypo, and sent a wee “I humbly apologise” email. Keeping 🤞. As you say, a few pornstar martinis are at stake 🍹
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That's really picky >:(.
A bit better I think.
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Ooh, another thumping headache this morning :sigh:. I’m starting to think the cause is my pillows! The money I’ve spent on pillows and they still feel wrong :(
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Is the pain radiating up from your neck?
Shattered :-\
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It is actually, CLKD 🤔. Ibuprofen (not nurofen) on my shopping list - blimey, the price difference between Tesco’s bog standard ibuprofen and Nurofen is huge :o
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I’ve just had the same problem Songbird.
Bought new pillows from marks, and my necks better. Had the problem for months. Neck pain and headaches. All seem much much better. 👍
My pillows have to be soft, so I’m very picky when it comes to new ones.
So the new ones are a little high for me at the moment, but in time they’ll flatten.
Overall, I’m glad I bought some new ones now.
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Struggling. Still :-\
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Ooh, never thought about Marks, Jill. I’ll have a look.
Headache lifted now. My brother, who drives for GPs (out of hours) insists on 1x400 of ibuprofen and 1x500 paracetamol for headache. It worked. Brothers are good for something ;D
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Nurofen and Tescos own are exactly the same songbird,so never waste your money. I have one of those memory foam contour pillows,think it's silent night that do them....fab!!
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👍Jaypo...
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Feeling quite pleased with myself this morning ;D.
Re earlier post this week about parking fine.
After sending a grovelling "sorry for forgetting mum's blue badge" email, they refunded the money. Hooray :banana:
I'm sure mentioning menopausal brain fog got the desired sympathy vote ;D
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Fab result Songbird. 🥳
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Ha!! Nice one songbird :D
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If U don't ask ;D
Me: I'm fed up with members beginning new threads on similar topics >:(. Off to have a moan to Emma.
Otherwise, really tired. ::)
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Done some weekend shopping.
Was glad to get home, raining hard, cold and miserable.
I’m still cold now! 🤨
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My feet are cold ......... heating up, bath time with cuppa
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Fed up with the sleet and rain >:(
Still struggling a bit
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Can’t wait for the better weather to arrive
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:foryou: CLKD.
I’ve been cold again today, flipping rain, wind, ….fed up with it!
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:thankyou: appreciated.
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Nicely knackered after 2 hours gardening ::). can hardly move now :-\
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Feeling rubbish.
Sore throat, cold.
Slept on and off most of the day. 🤷🏼♀️
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There are a lot of colds/flu bugs going around. I think I’ve had most of them this winter
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??? that's why you were cold yesterday jillydoll ??? :foryou:
Weary. Nowt on TV. Done the Sat puzzles ;D twiddling thumbs now. Wondering how long I can stay awake :D
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Yeah, think your right LittleMinnie .
Thank u CLKD. 😊
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Feel hung over. 2 out of the 3 automatic clocks altered at 2.00 a.m., of course the 1 by our bed being the 1 that didn't ::)
Too early otherwise to decide.
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Aww blimey,just back from our little break in the rv,only to remember I haven't changed the clocks in the house,just been bragging to Jillydoll how efficient I've been getting the rv unpacked all before 10.30............. nope,it's 11.30 ;D
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Silly billy jay! 😂
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:lol:
Beginning to feel bloated. Again. usually about this time of day >:( which spoils my evening meal. OK otherwise :D
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Cold :(
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Such a sudden change of weather across England, Cardiff has apparently been warmer >:( ::)
Stuffed with pizza. :D
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Scotland is super sunny today :D
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No wonder people feel poorly, one minute it’s warmer, next it’s cold and damp again.
I’ve been cold all day, miserable day here. 🙄
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R U feeling better though?
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I am now thank you.
Felt groggy this morning, but after food, I’ve picked up. 🙋🏼♀️
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You and me both: Eat Girl Eat ;D
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Sleepy Suzi this morning. Had an awful night. Just couldn't stay asleep 😴..
Never mind, booked for a lovely bank holiday brunch (bring on the grub). I can sleep this afternoon ;D
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It's that change of clocks, I slept well until 1.30 a.m. when awake. Brain whirring >:(
too early to decide how I really might be feeling :D
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Likewise. Slept awfully and once awake my whole body wakes up, stomach grumbling, thirsty, need the loo etc. Exhausted today.
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I had a bad night too.
Couldn’t stay asleep, and when I did, I’d dream.
Even woke one time laughing.
Jesus, I’ve lost the plot! 🤪
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It's the changing of the clocks !
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Crikey, that's at least 4 of us that had a bad night then 🤔. Was there a full moon per chance? ;D ;D
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Don't know, I was asleep ::)
Weary. 2 hours in the garden in warm sunshine, time for a doze.
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I slept like a log ........just sayin ;D
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Weary now after 3 hours gardening! 8)
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Feeling better today, BUT, I pulled my back yesterday.
It’s a bit better today, but taking it slow and easy. ::)
I slept better last night, but woke very early at 5. 🤷🏼♀️
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Ooh, take it easy, Jill. I find it quite easy to pull a muscle these days. :o
I slept better last night. I would absolutely hate to have a regular problem with insomnia. It must be awful.. :-\
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Jill,you really need to give up the pole dancing now ;D
Took ages to nod off last night,soooooo annoying,the more you don't nod off the angrier you get >:(
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I was singing country songs to myself at midnight! ::)
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Out loud Autumnwalks?
It's the changing of the hour >:(.
Today I am OK - chugging along in my own sweet World :D
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Yeah I have today Songbird. I can actually straighten up more today. So somethings better. X
Think you’re right Jay, too many wrinkles on the old derrière now. ;D
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That's good, Jill, re your pulled muscle. And don't be getting a butt lift for the wrinkly botty. I'm quite proud of mine :o ;D
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I love my body .......... except my hairy legs ;D
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Haha, they could take 2lbs of fat from my belly, and stick it in the bum, I could do with a Kylie Minogue arse. 🤣😂
Shut it Jay! 🤨 🤣😂
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At one point CKLD, yes! ;D
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I never said a word jillywilly 😇😇😇😇🤣😂
Between us Jill we make the perfect woman,my butt and your boobs ;D
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Haha, yep. Marilyn Monroe look-a-like. 💃🏼. 🙄
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Our fat buttocks are a form of protection .......... if U think that if we fall backwards or get pinched : oh those were the days ;D : we need padding.
Nicely weary.
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Can hardly move ;D
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I’m much better today after stopping the hrt.
Can’t believe how it made me feel.
Today, I’m more myself.
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Long May it continue 🤞🤞
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Thanks Jay. 😘
This time next week I’ll be 🥴
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I woke several times in the night hot and bothered with ongoing anxiety surges ........ :'( change of routine today :-\. I feel light headed. Have managed breakfast and a cuppa. It amazes me how fast I go down with this anxiety problem :'(
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Awww clkd it's so terrible isn't it? My last bout lasted nearly 3 months,hope yours doesn't last that long,no matter what anyone says to try to make us feel better,it'll just go in its own time :(
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It is awful, CLKD. I, very occasionally, still get this. I can’t ever put my finger on trigger but it doesn’t half bring on horrible physical symptoms :-\. I’m inclined to try to accept it, knowing, as Jaypo says, it will pass in its own sweet time.
Sending you :hug:
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Had to sleep sitting up because of phlegm on my chest. This morning I can hear it rattling around. I have non stop constricted feeling in my ribs and chest making me breathless and difficult to walk as I have fluid on my lungs and multiple tumours in the lungs. I must keep on breathing in and out though. ;) Must go and feed the birds.
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I've tried to eat sensibly :-\ and the feelings are coming/going. Lovely in the sunshine but that doesn't relieve symptoms. >:(. Don't know what's triggered because I've eaten well for most of the week.
Autumnwalks - does singing help?
How is every1 else?
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CKLD hmm not sure. I'm coughing a lot at the minute and it's streaked with blood. Just a little though. Went to see a show last night and it had smoke included several times. >:( It started after that.
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Really weary :'(. Trying to eat but nothing is filling me .........
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You need some sleep CLKD.
Have a nice warm bath, and get to bed early.
Hopefully it’ll work wonders. :bighug:
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Feel better soon CKLD
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Tnx. Once the MotoGP from Texas is over, around 9.00 ish, I'll have my usual bath. Am nibbling grapes with a cuppa to hand. My belly is sore too however I was lifting bags yesterday. Hey ho!
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How’s everyone today?
🤞🏼
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Tnx for asking. Still struggling a bit. Worked out that because we sleep 10-12 hours that I may be missing a meal slot = lack of sustenance overnight. Especially because I dream, a lot.
Busy, busy, busy - house work >:( ;D
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I'm full of envy that you sleep 10-12 hours. I'm lucky if I manage 5-6. I wake 2-3 times every night. Glad you're feeling better
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Not so bad thanks Jill. Hope you are 👌 too ;)
A busy week for Songbird :o. Took mum to GP appointment today and now have urgent hospital appointment for her tomorrow ???
Roll on my next cruise 🚢
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Is your Mum worried Songbird?
Tnx Autumnwalks.
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She’s not CLKD. I am though 😩.
Sorry, this is off topic, but I need to talk :-\……..
The GP thinks it’s something called “giant cell arteritis” that she has now, which causes hideous headaches, weight loss and, frankly, can be pretty serious.
Honestly, I don’t know how she’s still here! In the last 10 years she’s had - 2 heart attacks, major stroke, mini stroke, heart failure, kidney failure, colitis, numerous infections and now this.
She’s, honestly, my hero 🦸.
Sitting in the doc’s surgery with her this morning, she said to me in a loud voice (as she’s hard of hearing too :o)…….
“I don’t know what I’d do without you, Songbird ;) :'(.
A wee lady next to us was in bits when she heard her :-*……
Forgive me for popping this post here. Just had to :-\
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Aww songbird,think your mum is MY hero too,she sounds amazing and to have such a wonderful daughter in you,sending hugs 🤗
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😘 Jaypo..
Tell you what - talking about something (albeit remotely and online) with you lovely ladies really helps :bighug:
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Of course and we likes a meander we does ;-)
MayB take a list of worries to the appt/s with you?
I'm actually hungry :o
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That's good CLKD. A good appetite is a positive sign 👍
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Tnx.
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Doesn't have to be remotely songbird,we could all pile round to yours,get the kettle on woman ;D
You feeling any better clkd?
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:rofl: :o
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I'll fire up the charabanc ;)
About 4.30 I got properly hungry so DH cooked some meat/veg pies in the air fryer. I managed half and enjoyed it. The rest will do for lunch tomorrow. So feeling better :thankyou:
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Yay,well done clkd xx
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Good 1 CLKD. 🥳
You’ll be running rings around us soon again. 👍
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How is your Mum Songbird?
Today I'm beginning to feel human. That awful feeling around the belly button is going. We worked out that because we sleep long and deep that my body is starved overnight ......... so had muesli with fruit added after my bath last night; it will take a few days to know whether it helps.
Otherwise: OK .............
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Oh my goodness CLKD. We were at the hospital for over 6 hrs :o…..To be fair, they were very thorough. She has been put on high dose of steroids until a biopsy can be done to confirm or rule out this “Giant Cell Arteritis” artery problem. The steroids will at least control her headaches for now.
Untreated GCA is very dangerous :-\
I’m absolutely shattered. There’s such a lot of hanging about and I had to do all of the communicating with the medics (and then had to explain everything to mum) ;)
Hubby, however, rewarded me with a lovely magnum ice cream so all good ;D
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Such a worry! How long will your Mum have to wait for the biopsy, why not admit immediately if the condition is 'dangerous' :-\
I'm with you on the ice cream ;D
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It's not half complicated CLKD! :-\.
Three depts were involved today. We started in ophthalmology where eye scans and other eye tests were done - all OK. They then passed us to rheumatology who said that the condition was being queried but that steroids would "stabilise" things until biopsy is done by maxillofacial dept (in maximum 2 wks time :o ) - time still to be confirmed.
The danger is present if steroids are not given as a precaution.
Crikey, it's not half complicated :o
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Wow songbird,what a day for you,poor you and poor mum,least she has something to help for now 💕
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👍 Jaypo.
I was desperate for a soak in a bath when I came back but am so snoozy I thought.....
Better make it a shower ;D - wouldn't want to fall asleep in the bath 😴 :o
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Better not fall asleep in the shower either ;D
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:lol:
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OK until 20 mins ago, now the tinnitus is raging and reflux awful. >:( :-\
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Maybe you need the 40mg omeprazole clkd?? When I was on the 20mg it didn't even touch my reflux but the 40mg got rid of it quickly
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Tnx. I may trial that idea if this continues ........... usually it's because I eat too fast.
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Ask your Dr first though. I've recently discovered more foods that set mine off,pastry being one,maybe it's the grease,who knows :-\
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Morning. It is shop bought pastry, if so it's the hidden additives etc.. Since cutting out most processed foods, I feel better overall.
Too early to decide ;D
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:-\. I need a hug :-\. 3 lots of bad news in 15 hours and none relating to Mother ::)
Hug your loved ones close as often as you are able 2.
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Aww sorry to hear that clkd :(
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I dread picking up the 'phone :-\
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Oh CLKD. Have a big hug from me. :bighug:
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:thankyou:
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Oh my goodness, I could sleep standing up at the minute! Hubby and I have both had an awful viral infection (the worst cough we've ever had and crashing fatigue 😩). Took ages to get rid of the cough. Couldn't believe we tested negative for covid tbh :o....
I'm still suffering with sleepiness and he's left with fatigue :-\.
Is post viral fatigue a real condition? Any tips ladies? 🙏x
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Found that I have a partially collapsed lung and constriction of the tube in my lungs due to one of my tumors tripling in size in two months! Lots of progressive disease too. This explains much of my recent cough,pain and breathlessness. Upping my meds to the highest dosage. Still feeling fairly positive as now at least I have an explanation
:) Hope you're feeling better
CKLD.
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A nurse told me at one time to 'listen to your body'. If you need to sleep and if your life allows it i would Songbird. Sleep is so important for many things.
I'm just emerging from 2 more days in bed with a wretched cough after i thought it was getting better but it returned again on Wednesday. Currently on teaspoons of local runny honey to help. A natural expectorant with other properties and some nutritional value i guess.
Reading your post though Autumnwalks it puts things in perspective. Take best care of yourself. X :-*
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Tnx - I was unable to sleep well due to thinking about my friend's condition :'(
Body hungry so am stuffing as much as possible so that I don't get those awful feelings!
These viruses seem to be taking more a hold since Covid lockdown. Listen to your body, sleep heals! group :hug:
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Minusminnie :-*