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hfwardhouse
13-10-2012, 23:27
My mother swears by gargling with salt .... not something I'd like doing ... never done it lol!
You might be better to be checked - could be tonsillitis?
supergran
15-10-2012, 13:05
Gargling with salt...remember that and I have done it though it's not pleasant. Hope everyone feels better soon.:grouphug::grouphug: My elbow/arm is completely recovered. Don't understand it at all as yesterday it was much better and by the time we went to the Silver Wedding party at 7.30 completely gone. Back to normal! Weird.:surprised:
VamosVixs
15-10-2012, 13:20
Can't do the gargling with salt as it makes me sick. Slight improvement today although I now have a very swollen eye to add to this. Gotta love the hols!!!
oh dear Vixs , your having a hard time arent you :grouphug:
Have u ever done a sinus cleanse ? with a netty pot ?
VamosVixs
15-10-2012, 13:56
A netty pot? What on earth is that?
hfwardhouse
15-10-2012, 13:59
I suspect ljs is suggesting you inhale hot water - maybe with some menthol or something in it - that might help? I could, of course, be completely misinterpreting her suggestion!
here Vixs watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e22Ta7iRgks&feature=related
I had 2 sinus infections & 2 bad headcolds in a row last year , so my doctor suggested I try this . I wasnt keen at first , but it really works.
You dont need to go out and buy a specific pot either , I just used a little teapot , or a little creamer jug would work too .
Just google neti pot and you'll see lots of info on it , might be worth a try . It will really clear out your sinuses .
VamosVixs
15-10-2012, 16:06
I'm not keen on trying that. Does it hurt?
no it doesnt hurt at all !!
It really clears out your sinuses , and your throat and all that is connected so it helps there too .
I wasnt keen on trying it either Vixs , but I do it once a week now and I havent had a cold since I started it .
was just thinking I better add a anti :cauldron: :lol:
watch me get a bad cold now :nailbiter:
VamosVixs
16-10-2012, 09:16
Just back from docs as had a really horrible night. Turns out it is tonsillitis so got antibiotics, also got an eye and ear infection on top of that. Great hols I am having, always seem to get ill during hols, better off at work and healthy.
jeannie13
16-10-2012, 12:04
Just back from docs as had a really horrible night. Turns out it is tonsillitis so got antibiotics, also got an eye and ear infection on top of that. Great hols I am having, always seem to get ill during hols, better off at work and healthy.
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad--the antibiotics will help. I got tonsilitis a lot when I was in my 20's &30's so I know how horrible you will be feeling. Get well soon!!!:ill::grouphug:
:grouphug: Vixs. There are also other devices you can use, rater than a netti pot.
Also, have you tried a simple saltwater spray to spray in your nose that you can buy - a bit less messy than water?
hfwardhouse
16-10-2012, 18:05
:grouphug: Vixs - sorry you're feeling so rubbish - am sure the antibiotics will sort you out though :) xx
Crumbs - don't fancy the look of the netti pot.
My Dad used to sit, with a towel over his head, over a basin of boiling water. I think he used to put something menthol like in the water but I'm not sure what it was. Anyway the steam used to clear his sinuses a treat.
supergran
16-10-2012, 21:08
Hope you feel better soon Vixs.:grouphug:
Very slowly coming out of a long bout of anxiety/depression. Spent weeks in bed and lost a stone. Had a really bad attack and was taken to casualty as they thought it was my heart. Spent a week in hospital having every test imaginable and after following dear Andy for 7 years missed the last week of the US Open and because I was so low I am sure I didnt feel the joy I should have done. Have watched it on dvd since and it has been the only thing for weeks where I could actually cry. Havent even wanted to write poems, a blessing some of you might thinK!! but maybe I will feel like it soon. Have missed this site, not turning on my computer for weeks. Hope everyone on this thread will feel better soon xx
RoastLamb
17-10-2012, 18:05
Oh Silver, I did wonder where you've been. Really missed your fantastic poems. So very sorry to hear about your depression/anxiety. Such a crippling disease. I know what you mean about not feeling any joy even over Andy's win. That's what it does. So horrible. Anyway, I do hope you are on the mend and I send you lots of :grouphug: and :flowers:. xxx
JAMES4578
17-10-2012, 18:43
Very sorry to hear that Silver but hope you are feeling a bit better now, things will just take time. Anxiety/depression is a difficult thing to deal with but sure support helps,understandable you haven't been on here for a while. :grouphug:
Lovely to see you back Silver and hopefully your spirits are on the mend.
jeannie13
17-10-2012, 21:18
I'm so sorry that you have been so unwell over the last few months, Silver. I've missed you & your wonderful poetry. I hope that you'll feel able soon to give us some of your eloquent & heartfelt poetry about Andy's 2 great wins.
I hope that you continue to make progress healthwise. Take care.:grouphug: :flowers: xxxxx
supergran
17-10-2012, 22:03
Have really missed you on here and did think that you might be unwell. I do empathise and sympathise as I know, to some extent. what you're going through. Do hope that you feel much better soon and we always look forward to your lovely poetic tributes to Andy. Please keep in touch even if you feel rotten. I'm always here......I mean that. xx
welcome back silver , I have missed your poems too !!!!
Hope you just keep feeling better !!!
Thank you all for your thoughtful messages. It really helps xx
:flowers::grouphug:Thinking of You Silver!!!! :grouphug::flowers:
VamosVixs
18-10-2012, 13:12
Silver :grouphug:
Golden Lady
19-10-2012, 08:16
Lovely to see you back silver and I hope that you're starting to feel much better now :grouphug:
Vixs, sorry you have been unwell for your hols, hope you are on the mend now :flowers:
Sallydaisy
23-10-2012, 09:05
It's great to see you back Silver; hope you continue to make progress.
:flowers:
supergran
02-11-2012, 00:19
Timetable: Oct 15th Flu jabs. Oct 17th Funeral = people. Oct 24th Funeral = people. Oct 25th/26th Dunblane. Travelled by trains = people. Every other person we met on these dates seemed to be coughing and sneezing.:shocked: Husband felt unwell on Friday 26th and was worse when we got home. I was fine until Monday morning when I felt ill.:ill: Only really surfaced today. My son worries about me as he says I never go out. I don't go out a lot. When you do go out you mix with people who are ill.:doh: Or have I got it wrong? Should I go out every day and mix with these people? Answers on a prescription please.:big grin:
Well, I have got a cold. And I've probably given it to everyone else who was at church last night. But what can you do? Everyone has colds at this time of year, and we can't all become hermits.
Timetable: Oct 15th Flu jabs. Oct 17th Funeral = people. Oct 24th Funeral = people. Oct 25th/26th Dunblane. Travelled by trains = people. Every other person we met on these dates seemed to be coughing and sneezing.:shocked: Husband felt unwell on Friday 26th and was worse when we got home. I was fine until Monday morning when I felt ill.:ill: Only really surfaced today. My son worries about me as he says I never go out. I don't go out a lot. When you do go out you mix with people who are ill.:doh: Or have I got it wrong? Should I go out every day and mix with these people? Answers on a prescription please.:big grin:
If you want a prescription, you need to go down to the doctor's surgery and sit in the waiting room with loads of other ill people!
jeannie13
02-11-2012, 11:08
Timetable: Oct 15th Flu jabs. Oct 17th Funeral = people. Oct 24th Funeral = people. Oct 25th/26th Dunblane. Travelled by trains = people. Every other person we met on these dates seemed to be coughing and sneezing.:shocked: Husband felt unwell on Friday 26th and was worse when we got home. I was fine until Monday morning when I felt ill.:ill: Only really surfaced today. My son worries about me as he says I never go out. I don't go out a lot. When you do go out you mix with people who are ill.:doh: Or have I got it wrong? Should I go out every day and mix with these people? Answers on a prescription please.:big grin:
Solution:- Wear a mask when you go out. Then plenty of :wino: simples!!:laugh:
supergran
02-11-2012, 12:03
If you want a prescription, you need to go down to the doctor's surgery and sit in the waiting room with loads of other ill people! That was a joke! We are told not to bother the doctor with a cold/sore throat etc so I rarely go to the surgery. Must admit though, when I have been everyone looks very well.:lol:
supergran
02-11-2012, 12:05
Solution:- Wear a mask when you go out. Then plenty of :wino: simples!!:laugh:What are you saying about the way I look? Mask!!! Must be going wrong with the wine as haven't had any since we left Dunblane.
jeannie13
02-11-2012, 12:33
A medical mask- not a Halloween mask!!!:) Obviously you've not been taking enough wine.Rectify that!!:wino:
supergran
02-11-2012, 15:29
:yahoo::rolling::lol:
hfwardhouse
02-11-2012, 15:41
:lol:
Sorry to hear about all the colds ... please keep your germs to yourself though - I've got enough to handle in my life at the moment without being ill ... she said cryptically ;) ... sorry can't share at the minute but it's not good news for me I can tell you that much :sad:
hope its nothing serious hf :grouphug:
hfwardhouse
02-11-2012, 15:56
Not illness but yeh, pretty serious for me and others affected ... hey ho ... will let you know when I can! Thanks ljs :flowers:
VamosVixs
02-11-2012, 19:40
:hug: Jane
supergran
02-11-2012, 22:02
:grouphug:Jane:thumbup:
Just been cooped up on a plane with.........people. Waiting for the sniffles to begin.
Sorry to hear you have problems, Jane - hope everything will be alright :hug:
I still have bad cold/cough and can't sleep because of coughing all night :grrr: I suppose I will be spreading my germs next week when I board a plane to go to Mallorca.
:grouphug: Linda. You will be much less infectious next week. It is the first few days of a cold, and just before you know you have one that you are most infectious.
VamosVixs
07-11-2012, 21:19
Linda, are you off to visit Rafa? ;)
Don't know if he will be there! He might be going to the Davis Cup to cheer his mates. I'm going with 6 other girls (I say girls, we are all middle aged women) and we are renting a house in Palma and intending to see all the sights. We are thinking that we might find a bar that is showing the Davis Cup where we could cheer for Spain along with the locals.
hope you feel better in time for your trip Linda !!! Have a great time , sounds amazing . I need a vacation !!!!!
RoastLamb
08-11-2012, 09:51
Have fun in Majorca, Linda. Wish I was going with you. Hope you're much better by then!
Hope you're feeling better Linda and that you'll have a great holiday. :swingin:
DaveArneRiise
24-01-2013, 22:26
Had the flu all week and then got ear infection in both my ears which has spread to my throat. Terribly frustrating, on these anti-biotics at present. Started taking them on tuesday and to be honest with you I don't exactly feel much better. Should they be working by now?
Sallydaisy
24-01-2013, 22:30
Had the flu all week and then got ear infection in both my ears which has spread to my throat. Terribly frustrating, on these anti-biotics at present. Started taking them on tuesday and to be honest with you I don't exactly feel much better. Should they be working by now?
Antibiotics can take a few days to kick in; everyone responds to them differently.
Our resident pharmacist is doing some real work tonight but I'm sure she'll be able to give a more scientific answer when she logs in later!!!
Hope you feel better soon - there's some horrible bugs/infections going around at the moment.
If you're sick does that mean you'll be able to watch Andy play tomorrow?
DaveArneRiise
24-01-2013, 22:36
Antibiotics can take a few days to kick in; everyone responds to them differently.
Our resident pharmacist is doing some real work tonight but I'm sure she'll be able to give a more scientific answer when she logs in later!!!
Hope you feel better soon - there's some horrible bugs/infections going around at the moment.
If you're sick does that mean you'll be able to watch Andy play tomorrow?
That's reassuring. Hopefully I will notice a difference over the next few days. The anti-biotic I am taking is called Clarithromycin. Just in case anyone knows if that's any good or not, or would suggest another?
Yep I will be in front of the TV tomorrow morning to watch Andy play. Cannae wait!
RoastLamb
25-01-2013, 02:37
Had the flu all week and then got ear infection in both my ears which has spread to my throat. Terribly frustrating, on these anti-biotics at present. Started taking them on tuesday and to be honest with you I don't exactly feel much better. Should they be working by now?
But flu is a virus so antibiotics won`t help.
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 08:39
But flu is a virus so antibiotics won`t help.
But if the flu set off an ear and throat infection then antibiotics would be prescribed to deal with that.
DaveArneRiise
25-01-2013, 12:55
But if the flu set off an ear and throat infection then antibiotics would be prescribed to deal with that.
Yep that's what seemed to have occurred. Had the flu initially then the infections subsequently.
Ears are still all clogged up, it's terribly frustrating as I can't hear things probably. Saw on the internet that if you put some hot pepper sauce up your nose and inhale it right up your nose then that will unblock your ears. So I did that and I started sweating like crazy, it felt as if I was going to die :rolling: clogged up ears is that infuriating though that I'll try anything!
Hopefully the anti-biotics kick in soon.
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 15:36
Understanding flu and viruses ...
;)
Michael Mosley presents Winter Viruses and How to Beat Them (http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qfr8v) on BBC Two at 21:00 GMT on Monday 28 January
He explores why winter makes us ill and what we can do to protect ourselves
hfwardhouse
25-01-2013, 15:52
Don't think you should do everything they suggest on the internet :eek: :lol:
I've got a bad cold which makes me sad .... but am watching Andy beating Fed - this makes me very happy :boogie:
RoastLamb
25-01-2013, 16:02
But if the flu set off an ear and throat infection then antibiotics would be prescribed to deal with that.
I dunno about that. When my kids got ear infections and throat infections the doc would always say antibiotics won't work coz it's a virus. If it's a bacterial infection like strep throat then yes to a-biotics.
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 16:10
I dunno about that. When my kids got ear infections and throat infections the doc would always say antibiotics won't work coz it's a virus. If it's a bacterial infection like strep throat then yes to a-biotics.
Yes, that's what I meant but perhaps didn't make the distinction enough. I've been to the doctor before now feeling awful and got nothing prescribed because it was viral. The virus that started on 2nd Jan led to pleurisy (lung inflammation after a heavy cold/cough) so when I went to my GP 8 days later she prescribed antibiotics to combat it. I've also had 'secondary' infected catarrh that reinfected my throat and had antibiotics 'cos it was then bacterial rather than viral.
DaveArneRiise
25-01-2013, 16:16
Bit late now Sally :rolling:
RoastLamb
25-01-2013, 16:20
Pleurisy??? Wow that's really nasty.
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 16:26
Pleurisy??? Wow that's really nasty.
I started getting it 5 or 6 years ago after a really bad cold that came back for a 2nd go and got very much worse with disgusting 'infected' catarrh that made me cough. Couldn't believe how wheezy I got!!! I've only been out of the house about 4 times over the last 3 weeks 'cos the the doc said to stay in and in the warm! I guess the upside is being able to watch the tennis! But laughing and coughing have been painful.
RoastLamb
25-01-2013, 16:31
Oh no! :grouphug: and :flowers: and some Lucozade.
supergran
25-01-2013, 19:22
Get well soon Sally.:grouphug:
JAMES4578
25-01-2013, 19:52
Hope you feel better soon Sally:grouphug:
banskogirl
25-01-2013, 20:27
That's reassuring. Hopefully I will notice a difference over the next few days. The anti-biotic I am taking is called Clarithromycin. Just in case anyone knows if that's any good or not, or would suggest another?
Yep I will be in front of the TV tomorrow morning to watch Andy play. Cannae wait!
Oh I had those when I took pleurisy 2 years ago! Have they not given you a horrible taste in your mouth? They should help but might take a day or so when you have more than one infection, hope you feel better soon!
banskogirl
25-01-2013, 20:35
Yes, that's what I meant but perhaps didn't make the distinction enough. I've been to the doctor before now feeling awful and got nothing prescribed because it was viral. The virus that started on 2nd Jan led to pleurisy (lung inflammation after a heavy cold/cough) so when I went to my GP 8 days later she prescribed antibiotics to combat it. I've also had 'secondary' infected catarrh that reinfected my throat and had antibiotics 'cos it was then bacterial rather than viral.
I missed this page earlier! This is exactly how I took pleurisy, chest infection which wasn't caught quickly enough! It was a really bad year, my Dad had died, mum a year earlier and had been off work because then my brother moved in with us and had to get a new day centre. Everything was upside down and the doc said I was run down. I am normally really healthy but since then every time I get cold I can feel it in the same place. I now wear thermals til about July and have a hot water bottle at my back on the sofa.
Oops didn't mean to go on that long!
Sorry you don't feel good Sally, keep warm! And I hope you feel better soon xox
:grouphug: banskogirl. Have you tried a far infrared lamp. My back used to play up for different reasons, and it used to help a lot. It give penetrating heat, a bit when lying in the sun.
banskogirl
25-01-2013, 21:05
:grouphug: banskogirl. Have you tried a far infrared lamp. My back used to play up for different reasons, and it used to help a lot. It give penetrating heat, a bit when lying in the sun.
No haven't even heard of anyone using it! Thanks crazy :)
I'm off now for a while before the hubby complains it's been a whole day of Andy!
Thanks crazy :)Damn you autocorrect!
Sallydaisy
25-01-2013, 22:12
Hmmm, being called Crazy is marginally worse than being mistaken for Ruth ... unless it was the Glenfiddich talking?
;)
I missed this page earlier! This is exactly how I took pleurisy, chest infection which wasn't caught quickly enough! I am normally really healthy but since then every time I get cold I can feel it in the same place. I now wear thermals til about July and have a hot water bottle at my back on the sofa.
:grouphug: banskogirl. Have you tried a far infrared lamp. My back used to play up for different reasons, and it used to help a lot. It give penetrating heat, a bit when lying in the sun.
Pleurisy is down inside the lungs though so would it respond to the far infrared in the same way an inflamed back from muscle stress would? Sad to say it seems that once you've had it you're likely to feel it again whenever you get a infection on your chest.
I've a sneaky feeling this conversation belongs on the ailments thread .........
:stretcher:
DaveArneRiise
26-01-2013, 00:13
I started getting it 5 or 6 years ago after a really bad cold that came back for a 2nd go and got very much worse with disgusting 'infected' catarrh that made me cough. Couldn't believe how wheezy I got!!! I've only been out of the house about 4 times over the last 3 weeks 'cos the the doc said to stay in and in the warm! I guess the upside is being able to watch the tennis! But laughing and coughing have been painful.
Every time I go outside my symptoms get worse. My ears get more congested, must be the weather and my cough flares up.
I've tried everything now for my clogged up ears, snorting hot pepper sauce, lying over boiled water letting the vapour go up my ears, cough sweets..... have just tried some of those wax clearing ear drops maybe they will do the trick. I just can't wait until my ears pop
JAMES4578
26-01-2013, 00:32
Every time I go outside my symptoms get worse. My ears get more congested, must be the weather and my cough flares up.
I've tried everything now for my clogged up ears, snorting hot pepper sauce, lying over boiled water letting the vapour go up my ears, cough sweets..... have just tried some of those wax clearing ear drops maybe they will do the trick. I just can't wait until my ears pop
Sorry to hear that David, hopefully you will be feeling better soon!
:rolling: crazy
Pleurisy is down inside the lungs though so would it respond to the far infrared in the same way an inflamed back from muscle stress would? Sad to say it seems that once you've had it you're likely to feel it again whenever you get a infection on your chest.
I've a sneaky feeling this conversation belongs on the ailments thread .........
:stretcher:
Yup, the heat from FIR can penetrate a few inches, so it could get deeper than muscles. You can put the heat onto accupuncture points too, eg. the accupuncture points for the lungs on the back. Lamps which are at a certain range between mid and far infrared are more penetrating.
I know of some people who have bought the infrared light bulbs that are used for lambing and they hang them up and lie underneath them- a cheap alternative. But all of these different lights have slightly different ranges and certain ranges are better for some things than others. I believe some people use the cheap infrared bulbs for infections.
Still struggling with this awful anxiety/depression. At least having more good days than bad. It's strange but the only thing that helps and takes my mind off everything is watching my DVDs of Andy's matches.
Sallydaisy
26-01-2013, 11:54
Still struggling with this awful anxiety/depression. At least having more good days than bad. It's strange but the only thing that helps and takes my mind off everything is watching my DVDs of Andy's matches.
:grouphug:
Sorry the situation is dragging on for you Silver but you're posting again and perhaps you'll come up with another poem for Andy's Ozzie exploits?
Sorry to hear you're still struggling, Silver :grouphug: but it's good that you're having more good days than bad - hopefully there will be more and more good days.
banskogirl
26-01-2013, 16:49
:rolling:
Hi 'crazy' Cazza and
Sally 'Ruth' Daisy!
No I wasn't near the Glenfiddich
But I need to really start checking what's being 'fixed' for me.......
banskogirl
26-01-2013, 16:54
Still struggling with this awful anxiety/depression. At least having more good days than bad. It's strange but the only thing that helps and takes my mind off everything is watching my DVDs of Andy's matches.
Do whatever helps Silver, hope you will have even more good days ahead ;)
RoastLamb
26-01-2013, 16:55
:grouphug: and :flowers: Silver. Such a horrible illness. Feel for you very much.
Still struggling with this awful anxiety/depression. At least having more good days than bad. It's strange but the only thing that helps and takes my mind off everything is watching my DVDs of Andy's matches.:grouphug: Sorry to hear that Silver. I am sure you have tried lots of things. Can I just say that I suffer terribly from the same, but its particularly bad at this time of year - living in these northern reaches we hardly get any daylight in winter, and that makes it worse. However, I am a big convert to the wonders of Vitamin D. this is the 2nd year I've been taking it, and I have coped a lot better. Could just be the placebo effect of course, but even if it is I think its still worth it. And I don't seem to get the same number of colds/viruses either - when I stopped taking it in June (thinking, oh good - summer - don't need artificial Vit D), I had the most horrendous virus for weeks on end that developed into an ear and chest infection needing antibiotics. So just saying, if you don't take Vit D it might be worth trying. :thumbup:
VamosVixs
13-02-2013, 17:27
Got to get another operation on my ear. :sad:
Sorry to hear that, Vixs. Hope this time it will cure it. :grouphug:
RoastLamb
13-02-2013, 23:36
Hugs, Vixs.
hfwardhouse
14-02-2013, 19:17
:grouphug: Vixs
supergran
14-02-2013, 22:04
You poor girl...you've had some trouble with your ears haven't you? Best wishes and hugs.:hug:
Nasty, hope it gets sorted, Vixs :flowers:
VamosVixs
15-02-2013, 18:11
Thanks everyone. Waiting on appointments for a CT scan and a pre-assement. Op will be around May/June. I'm getting a mastoidectomy and possible obliteration!!! Sounds scary! :shocked:
Obliteration???!!! :shocked: :surprised: :sofa:
hfwardhouse
15-02-2013, 19:09
Sounds really scary :sofa: :eek:
RoastLamb
15-02-2013, 19:53
Vixs, that sound REALLY scary. :eek:
I have to wear an arm cast for at least 4 weeks. ARGH.
JAMES4578
16-02-2013, 19:02
That sounds a bit daunting Vixs. However, hopefully it will do the trick, best wishes.
supergran
07-03-2013, 14:52
I am suffering with my back. I can only describe it as like toothache in one particular area on my left side. It's been going on for days. Had a respite from Monday until last night. And today it is really getting on my nerves. It's not preventing me from doing anything but it stabs at me. Have taken pain killers and SGramps has sprayed it. Just hope it goes for Saturday when son and daughter-in-law are coming for overnight stay.
so sorry SG :grouphug: I know that back problems and pain are the worst . Have you tried stretching it out , if its muscular that should help
Hope it clears up for you by Saturday .
supergran
07-03-2013, 22:31
so sorry SG :grouphug: I know that back problems and pain are the worst . Have you tried stretching it out , if its muscular that should help
Hope it clears up for you by Saturday .Stretching it out? I do 30 mins of exercise every other day and loads of housework.:lol: But thanks for good wishes. I can't even guess what is is as it stabs at me and when supergramps massages my back can't always pinpoint the exact spot. Suffered from it for years and it seems to be when I get the slightest cold on my back. That is why I'm known for wearing layers.:laugh:
I meant specific back stretches .
I sometimes get back spasms , and there are certain stretches meant especially to help.
normal excercise and housework dont count ;)
Pilates is very good for the back - I've been doing Pilates since I had my back problem last year (and it gives you great abs too). Unfortunately it doesn't do anything for my knee which is still bad.
Vixs - Best wishes and hope all goes well. Sounds nasty. :flowers: grouphug:
Supergran - sorry to hear about your back. Hope it gets better. :grouphug: :flowers:
supergran
10-03-2013, 01:02
Thanks friends. My back has been brilliant since I posted. Fingers crossed it will be fine for a long time. Watch this space.
patmoren
10-03-2013, 08:56
Thanks friends. My back has been brilliant since I posted. Fingers crossed it will be fine for a long time. Watch this space.
possibily lumbago if the cold affects it.
RoastLamb
12-03-2013, 14:29
Got my cast off my arm after 5 long weeks but wow is it painful, misshapen and weird-looking. Have to start physio right away coz I still can't move it.
awww Roastie :grouphug: Must have been a bad break ??
Hope the physio helps , and it gets back to normal .
:grouphug: Fiona - hope you get it back to normal soon.
Golden Lady
12-03-2013, 16:58
Glad your back is feeling better supergran :flowers:
:grouphug: RL, you've certainly had a tough time being in cast all this time. Let's hope the physio works its magic and you're back to normal soon :flowers:
VamosVixs
12-03-2013, 17:15
:hug: RL, hope you will be back to normal asap!
Had my ct scan today, got me out of the office for a few hours at least! :thumbup:
Next is my hearing test on the 25th and then I wait for D-day! :sofa:
RoastLamb
12-03-2013, 18:21
Good luck Vixs! You got few hours away on your b-day too!
supergran
12-03-2013, 20:42
Good luck Vixs. Thinking of you. x
Good luck Vixs :)
And Fiona, I hope your arm is soon better :hug:
VamosVixs
20-04-2013, 10:37
Got my letter this morning for my operation. D-day is 14th May!! :sofa:
banskogirl
20-04-2013, 11:52
What's your op for Vixs? Sorry Im sure its back on the thread!
I'm having my first cup of coffee since Wednesday :D although I haven't drunk it yet :sofa:
VamosVixs
20-04-2013, 12:03
It's a mastoidectomy, an operation on my ear to remove infection.
Good luck Vixs. Will you be able to get a reasonably time off work so you can watch tennis on TV?
RoastLamb
20-04-2013, 13:00
Good luck for the ear op, Vixs. :grouphug:
VamosVixs
20-04-2013, 13:31
Last time I had a similar op I had 5 weeks off, maybe a few weeks?
JAMES4578
20-04-2013, 13:46
Hope it goes ok and the op does the trick Vixs.
Good luck with the op Vixs :grouphug:
banskogirl
22-04-2013, 17:39
It's a mastoidectomy, an operation on my ear to remove infection.
I didn't know they operated on mastoiditis! My son had that when he was small and the doc told us to keep an eye for depression but never offered an op. he gets down sometimes and I wonder if that's what it is.
All the best for your op, will remember to pray ;)
DaveArneRiise
04-05-2013, 17:54
I had mild acne since I was 20 , and anti-biotics always cleared it up. However the acne always returned. 3 months ago it returned and it was the worst I'd ever experienced before. I have not opted to continue with anti-biotics, and going down a natural route. Using manuka honey, aloe vera and improving my diet. Noticed improvement all ready. Disappointing spent vast amount on dermatologists, and anti-biotics. They never warn you off the dangers of such medication Don't tell you for example that anti-biotics remove all the good bacteria in your body as well the bad. Leaving behind candia dead fungus in the process.
Oh well grateful for this experience as now I'm more aware about what's good for my body. Just wish I'd never taken anti-biotics in the first place, but I wasn't to know.
How frustrating Dave. Mr P had similar problems with eczema. The med profession couldn't do anything and actually said he was allergic to so many things it wasn't worth trying to find the culprit. He was on steroid cream for years - nasty stuff. Then we did our own investigation and found he was allergic to yeast. You wouldn't believe how many things have yeast in them. He then eradicated yeast from his diet and also, on recommendation from his nephew, started taking evening primrose capsules in vast quantity - 12 a day and the improvement was incredible. What's more it became available on prescription. A few years later and we decided to see if he could tolerate low levels of yeast. He could and now eats/drinks things containing yeast in sensible quantities and he's fine.
I had mild acne since I was 20 , and anti-biotics always cleared it up. However the acne always returned. 3 months ago it returned and it was the worst I'd ever experienced before. I have not opted to continue with anti-biotics, and going down a natural route. Using manuka honey, aloe vera and improving my diet. Noticed improvement all ready. Disappointing spent vast amount on dermatologists, and anti-biotics. They never warn you off the dangers of such medication Don't tell you for example that anti-biotics remove all the good bacteria in your body as well the bad. Leaving behind candia dead fungus in the process.
Oh well grateful for this experience as now I'm more aware about what's good for my body. Just wish I'd never taken anti-biotics in the first place, but I wasn't to know.
Yup, long term antibiotics do affect the gut. It might not just be yeasts though, as one can have different bacterial inbalances in the gut too. It might be worth taking probiotics. In fact even better it might also be worth eating some fermented foods such as kefir, saurkraut etc as these are meant to be better at repopulating the gut than yoghurt and probiotics. I've just started trying to make my own kefir.
DaveArneRiise
09-05-2013, 20:37
What foods contain yeast in them?
Marmite contains the most. Also bread and beer.
I've got this awful flu-like virus back again. I feel absolutely dreadful and have had to phone in sick to work, which I very rarely do - normally I still go in even if I'm ill.
DaveArneRiise
09-05-2013, 20:42
Hope you feel better soon Linda.
What foods contain yeast in them?
There are yeasts in lots of stuff (e.g. fruit, beer, wine, bread, stock cubes), but you only need to avoid yeast if you are actually allergic to yeasts. If you are fermenting yeasts in your gut, its the yeast in your gut you want to get rid of - and their favourite food is sugar, so sugar is the best food to avoid so you don't feed the yeast.
I used to be a bad yeast fermenter - I was 1/4 the legal limit for drink driving after a sugar load!!!!! But I got them under control eventually.
What foods contain yeast in them?
Lots and probably ones you wouldn't realise. So anthing that ferments - cheese, yogurt and anything with vinegar in it e.g. some baked beans (you need to read tins/packets), ketchup etc etc as well as the ones mentioned above.
jeannie13
17-08-2013, 20:28
I am having another eye operation on Monday--it's an eye-muscle operation under general anaesthetic.. Hopefully it will help sort out my double vision which is quite bad at the moment.:shades:
Sallydaisy
17-08-2013, 21:56
Hi Jeannie - wishing you the very best of luck with that. I've lived with double vision for 37 years (not correctable) and it can be a right pain so I hope everything is successful for you.
:flowers:
RoastLamb
17-08-2013, 22:56
I am having another eye operation on Monday--it's an eye-muscle operation under general anaesthetic.. Hopefully it will help sort out my double vision which is quite bad at the moment.:shades:
Good luck! Hope all goes well. That must be a horrible condition to have to live with. :grouphug: and :flowers:
Hope it goes well, Jeannie :hug:
traveller7
18-08-2013, 10:39
Good luck to you hope it goes well
Good luck Jeannie :flowers:
JAMES4578
18-08-2013, 11:57
I am having another eye operation on Monday--it's an eye-muscle operation under general anaesthetic.. Hopefully it will help sort out my double vision which is quite bad at the moment.:shades:
Sorry to hear that Jeannie,hope the op goes well! Pity your double vision can't be fixed Sally!
supergran
18-08-2013, 14:22
Hi Jeannie, sorry you are having to undergo more eye surgery. Hope it will be successful and that your vision is much better. Love and best wishes...will be thinking of you on Monday.:hug::thumbup:
Well, well - I have only just discovered this thread and now not sure whether to avoid or join in, which might mean spending a great deal of time here!!:confused:
Elizabeth
18-08-2013, 15:22
Jeannie, I hope all goes well for you tomorrow and operation will be successful. Ian's operation was successful last week and he is doing well now.
supergran
19-08-2013, 13:05
Happy for you and Ian that everything went well Elizabeth.
jeannie13
25-08-2013, 21:35
Thanks for all the good wishes for my eye operation. Things were rather traumatic after the first part of the operation under general anaesthetic as they had difficulty getting me out of the anaesthetic & I developed respiratory distress & had a racing heart etc. I was rushed to the high dependence unit at the Royal Infirmary. After 4 hours I was much better & my eye surgeon arrived & & spent 1 hour adjusting the eye muscles under local anaesthetic!! I was kept in till the next afternoon when every thing had settled down. I'm still very tired but improving!!
The GOOD news is that my eye condition has improved a lot a nd will take arond 3 weeks to fully adjust. Here's hoping!!:thumbup:
:grouphug: Glad its all working out in the end, even though there was a bit of a scare.
Sorry things were so traumatic, Jeannie, but glad that the eye condition is improving! Hope it's a complete success :thumbup:
hfwardhouse
25-08-2013, 21:46
Glad you're getting on well Jeannie - hope it continues to improve.
And reef your post has me intrigued :big grin:
Gosh you have had a tough time, Jeannie but glad you're on the mend.
traveller7
25-08-2013, 22:54
Sounds scary glad you are ok and on the mend cross fingers for you
RoastLamb
26-08-2013, 14:02
Sounds like a bit of a nightmare, Jeannie. Good luck with the recovery! Take it easy. :grouphug: :flowers:
supergran
31-08-2013, 11:45
I have read it! Lovely chatting to you a few minutes ago. So glad everything went well and I really must read all threads in future. Speak to you after Croatia. Enjoy the rest of the US Open.xx
patmoren
31-08-2013, 11:47
Pleased it was all OK in the end Jeannie, surprising the difference it makes.
RosieBear
26-07-2016, 19:20
Just seen Bubblebee's post on the ticket request thread saying Elizabeth is poorly with a bug she picked up in Serbia - hope you still enjoyed your trip, Elizabeth and get well soon :flowers:
Hope you feel better soon, Elizabeth. :flowers:
traveller7
05-08-2016, 11:33
Finally forced myself to go to dentists after 4 years and because I had a cracked tooth. Was expecting a good telling off and perhaps lots of issues. Thankfully just the cracked tooth which I had to have root canal in on Thursday ouchy but its done now so have made a promise to just go every year now and not when its last resort and in pain!
Finally forced myself to go to dentists after 4 years and because I had a cracked tooth. Was expecting a good telling off and perhaps lots of issues. Thankfully just the cracked tooth which I had to have root canal in on Thursday ouchy but its done now so have made a promise to just go every year now and not when its last resort and in pain!
Don't put the dentist off!!! Every 6 months. I know it's not the best seat in the house, but it is well worth it.
I visit mine regularly, and in the past year, my dentist found I had a cyst in my jaw. I had to have 2 teeth out, which I was dreading, but can highly recommend sedation. The wound then had to be packed and repacked for about 6 weeks. Finally I had a gum shield fitted which I have had to wear for the past 3 months. At my visit to the dental hospital last week, I was finally told I didn't need to wear that anymore and the bone has finally started regrowing in my jaw.
Luxury is eating a soft nectarine/peach without it exploding juice everywhere because your lower teeth are covered by a blunting gum shield. So, I don't eat like I have no table manners anymore, lol.
I have to add, that I hate going to the dentist, but if the cyst hadn't been found, goodness only knows how big it would have grown and what other damage, other than 2 teeth going, it may have done.
Only gripe is I didn't get the teeth back so the 'tooth fairy' didn't visit!:big grin:
glad you got it sorted Angela !!!
I have one that needs attention too , Ive been putting it off :shamed: I really hate the dentist , and feel they are money grabbers , and even tho we have coverage , I only go once in a while when I absolutely have no choice !!!!! I clean my own teeth :lol:
I remember when we were kids , there was no thought of going every year for a cleaning , that was unheard of !
traveller7
08-08-2016, 23:54
Im lucky to have an NHS dentist dont know how people afford private!
Once a year is enough for me thanks!
Its the injection I have issues with as hate needles the actual treatment once numbed up is ok. So being sedated wouldnt be any better as needle for that is far worse. My dentist is pretty good and understands my phobia so prenumbs my gum with a cream first then I dont feel a thing!
I think the problem with physios is that they are usually the healthy sporty type. They have little understanding of just how difficult disability can be. I once got soundly told off by a physio for using the wrong movements to get myself out of the bath. It was only with the greatest of restraint that I didn't ask her how the xxxx she expected me to do it, given half my joints didn't work properly.
Keep strong.
I've always found physios very helpful. I am going to have to book an appointment with one again as for the past few days I've had terrible pain in my back and hips again - I can hardly walk, which is most inconvenient now that I've got a dog.
I've always found physios very helpful. I am going to have to book an appointment with one again as for the past few days I've had terrible pain in my back and hips again - I can hardly walk, which is most inconvenient now that I've got a dog.
Have you had an X-ray?
No, but I haven't fallen over so I don't suppose anything is broken. It has improved quite a bit today, I expect in a week or so I'll be fine - until the next time.
themass15
19-12-2016, 18:48
I've always found physios very helpful. I am going to have to book an appointment with one again as for the past few days I've had terrible pain in my back and hips again - I can hardly walk, which is most inconvenient now that I've got a dog.
Hope you feel better soon Linda. Physios have helped me greatly with a couple of problems I had.
No, but I haven't fallen over so I don't suppose anything is broken. It has improved quite a bit today, I expect in a week or so I'll be fine - until the next time.
An X-ray isn't just to determine whether or not you've broken something. It can show a problem with a joint e.g. misalignment. My chiropractor thought I had a hip joint problem with my first hip after a couple of treatments and insisted I go to my GP for an X-ray before doing anything else. I did but of course GP's don't look at X-rays any more, they just read the radiographer's report. Mine said "degeneration of lower back, hip normal" so I spent a year being told I didn't really want an op on my back. Then the pain became so bad that I referred myself to a back specialist who, having examinded me, then pulled up the X-ray pictures from 10 months before, looked at them and said "it's not your back, it's your hip"!!!
Pain can also be referred - I had a lot of pain in my knee when my hip was bad until finally it DID settle in the hip joint itself. Only an MRI scan will show if you have arthritis or inflammation though.
patmoren
27-12-2016, 11:40
Talking of arthritis and back pain. I started having pins and needles in both hands in June, already having had arthritis for many years waited a couple of weeks to see if it would settle down, didn't so saw my GP. I had blood tests, Xray etc., inconclusive so referred to Physio. She did a really thorough check and was convinced it was compression in the spine and ordered a MRI which was done 4 days before Christmas on a Sunday!! Monday evening the physio telephoned me to say there was definitely problems in my cervical vertebrae and one disc has collapsed. The nerves are also being compressed ergo, pins and needles in my hands which has now progressed to stiffness and lack of sensitivity. She is referring me to an Orthopaedic surgeon who may or may not do a decompression, the risks are very high of doing more damage. I am now awaiting the apt but am continuing with swimming and playing tennis. Might as well go down fighting!!
I've got to see my physiotherapist on the 3rd January for the third time. Back in September, my doctor thought I'd got a frozen right shoulder but the physiotherapist told me the tendon is just inflammed a bit after I fell down a flight of steps. The trouble is, the physiotherapist is a massive Andy Murray fan and that's all we talk about when I see him.
angiebabez
27-12-2016, 13:30
I've got to see my physiotherapist on the 3rd January for the third time. Back in September, my doctor thought I'd got a frozen right shoulder but the physiotherapist told me the tendon is just inflammed a bit after I fell down a flight of steps. The trouble is, the physiotherapist is a massive Andy Murray fan and that's all we talk about when I see him.
You drunk again stell?. Falling doon stairs :laugh:
Talking of arthritis and back pain. I started having pins and needles in both hands in June, already having had arthritis for many years waited a couple of weeks to see if it would settle down, didn't so saw my GP. I had blood tests, Xray etc., inconclusive so referred to Physio. She did a really thorough check and was convinced it was compression in the spine and ordered a MRI which was done 4 days before Christmas on a Sunday!! Monday evening the physio telephoned me to say there was definitely problems in my cervical vertebrae and one disc has collapsed. The nerves are also being compressed ergo, pins and needles in my hands which has now progressed to stiffness and lack of sensitivity. She is referring me to an Orthopaedic surgeon who may or may not do a decompression, the risks are very high of doing more damage. I am now awaiting the apt but am continuing with swimming and playing tennis. Might as well go down fighting!!
Pat, it wouldn't be you if you were giving in to it, although it does sound very uncomfortable. I hope you don't have to wait long for the referral.
supergran
29-12-2016, 13:13
Sorry I didn't get to post Christmas greetings. I started to feel poorly on Christmas Eve and went to bed early with a Lemsip. Got through Christmas Day fortified by champagne, prosecco and a superb Christmas dinner. Didn't get up on Boxing Day and have been in bed since with the occasional trip downstairs for food etc. Obviously have been feeling sorry for myself as I'm all alone so it was lovely to have a visit from MurrayAOne and Juicy who brought more paracetamol and cough medicine plus some delicious soup. I still don't feel 100% so will have to be patient and get better before venturing out, especially to the hospital.
Poor Maureen. You have had so much stress lately it's little wonder you are poorly yourself. You take care...you must get well before your trip to Canada. You will be needed there in good voice!! Look after yourself and I wish you a very peaceful new year.
So sorry to hear that you have been poorly, Maureen but, as Pat said, it's not surprising, given the stressful year that you have had. Keep taking the tablets, stay warm and save your energy for cheering on Andy tomorrow. :hug:
hfwardhouse
30-12-2016, 10:56
Aw Mo, sorry you've been feeling so rubbish - look after yourself and feel better soon :grouphug:
Sorry to hear you were ill over Christmas.
I had my annual visit to the mechanic this morning, and although there are more signs of loosening in my hip, it looks like I have escaped the knife for another year, which pleases me no end.
So sorry to hear that you haven't been well SG, I really hope you're feeling better now.
banskogirl
03-01-2017, 10:49
Aw Maureen, that's not what you needed over the holidays! :grouphug:
Glad to hear you're missing the knife Teresa!
banskogirl
17-04-2017, 11:42
Hi all, just a wee quick post, we've had a crazy month or so. Hubby's dad took ill in March, a massive stroke early one morning. My mum in law fractured a bone in the base of her spine getting him back into bed while waiting for my hubby to go along and for the ambulance to arrive. He was then taken in to hospital where he responded by opening his eyes a few days later, actually within hours of the deadline to turn off machines. Sadly he passed away at the beginning of April. During the time he was in hospital Derek, my hubby, wakened me to say he thought he was showing signs of a heart attack and turned out he was right. Test showed he had had it that morning, must admit we actually laughed when the test came back, 142 instead of around 14. We just laughed at the ridiculous timing and how crazy things were. As most of you know we are carers for my brother who has Downs Syndrome and we had had a few hours respite for him, which turned into 2 weeks! Anyway all settling down now. we were supposed to be in Italy over easter which means Philip (my brother) is on hols in respite so we are off to stay at the Culloden hotel which we got for booking our daughter's wedding there last September. (just priced it and some eejits pay £820 for what we've got) :) Anyway I thought you would like a wee update, I am still following the tennis and hoping Andy really is healed properly and ready for the red stuff! Will be in touch :) thanks for being our sounding board :grouphug:
WimbledonWestie
17-04-2017, 11:51
What a rotten stressful time you've had. Hope you can now enjoy a relaxing break and here's to Andy getting some results to help cheer you up!
I had noticed you hadn't been posting, Claire. So sorry to read about all that you have been through. Have a really relaxing, restful time in the Culloden. You so deserve it. Nice to have you back on here again. Take care. x
JAMES4578
17-04-2017, 13:14
Sorry to hear about your father in law and the other bad news Banskogirl, must've been a stressful time. Hopefully you can have a bit of enjoyment now.
hfwardhouse
17-04-2017, 13:23
Aw geez Claire. What a time you're having. Big hugs and enjoy the break xx
supergran
17-04-2017, 14:44
Sorry Claire to read of your very upsetting time losing your father-in-law and your husband's illness. Hope everything is ok now and you both enjoy your break. Hugs. X
So sorry to hear of all your troubles, Banksogirl. I do hope you enjoyed your break and things settle down for you now.
Sorry to hear of all your troubles, BG. Hopefully everything will be fine from now on. :grouphug:
Sad to hear of your loss and of your husband's health issues, BG so I hope that you are enjoying your break, you certainly deserve it.
Sorry to hear about your trials and tribulations. Hope you enjoy your break.
greatunclebulgaria
17-04-2017, 19:09
:grouphug: banskogirl
goldfish
17-04-2017, 21:49
What a tough time you have had. Hope you can relax for a few days and that life improves for your family. :flowers:
Aww Claire, what a time you are having. Keeping you and the family in my prayers, hope you have better times ahead.:grouphug:
Crikey, talk about it doesn't rain but it pours Claire! I hope your hubby is recovering well and that your stress levels are also recovering. Sending hugs x
Stitches out today. This is the beast.1299
Sorry to hear about the time you've been having Claire. I really hope things are on the up now. Thoughts are with you xx
I hope you are recovering well Teresa xx
JAMES4578
19-04-2017, 12:38
Looks Painful, hope you are recovering well Teresa.
Yes, making good progress thanks. It still doesn't like having pressure put through it, but I think the nerve damage is improving. Strangely enough it has never been that painful - probably because the cuts were deep enough not to have many sensory nerve endings.
That looks really 'ouch' Teresa!
That looks really 'ouch' Teresa!
I certainly did a proper job of it. A couple of inches higher and I might have finished myself off.
Ouch indeed Teresa. Glad it is improving. Hope the recovery progress keeps going smoothly and quickly for you.
banskogirl
20-04-2017, 21:58
Thanks for all the good wishes everyone :grouphug: and i thought Andy would've helped with the nerves this week!
What have I missed Teresa?! What have you done?
Stitches out today. This is the beast.1299
Thanks for all the good wishes everyone :grouphug: and i thought Andy would've helped with the nerves this week!
What have I missed Teresa?! What have you done?
Cleaning a glass jar. It shattered, cutting a tendon and nicking a nerve in my dominant hand. Two days before DC. So I couldn't go. Had to have an op. A complete pain. :-)
Ouch......thank goodness it wasn't any worse. Swift recovery!
hfwardhouse
23-04-2017, 13:57
Cleaning a glass jar. It shattered, cutting a tendon and nicking a nerve in my dominant hand. Two days before DC. So I couldn't go. Had to have an op. A complete pain. :-)
Oh no, I completely missed that news (lambing ...!) - poor you - sounds nasty - hope it's improving.
Hmmmm had my first ever experience, in the nearly 30 years we've lived here, this morning of not being able to get a doctor's appointment for today......earliest is Friday. No wonder people end up at A&E. I did something as I moved a few days ago and it felt for all the world as though I pinched something between the bottom of my ribs and ????? on the right side. It was painful for a day when I breathed/coughed but that has gone. However, to the touch it's extremely tender below my ribs. Clearly I'm not dying so don't need A&E but I would like some reassurance that I haven't damaged anything important. Sigh.
RosieBear
24-04-2017, 12:52
Hmmmm had my first ever experience, in the nearly 30 years we've lived here, this morning of not being able to get a doctor's appointment for today......earliest is Friday. No wonder people end up at A&E. I did something as I moved a few days ago and it felt for all the world as though I pinched something between the bottom of my ribs and ????? on the right side. It was painful for a day when I breathed/coughed but that has gone. However, to the touch it's extremely tender below my ribs. Clearly I'm not dying so don't need A&E but I would like some reassurance that I haven't damaged anything important. Sigh.
Get well (and hopefully seen) soon, Mrs P :flowers:
Get well (and hopefully seen) soon, Mrs P :flowers:
+1. Keep us updated how you get on!
Hope you get it sorted. I would avoid A and E if possible. Pleased to report the hand was strong enough to risk a bath this morning. Am using bio oil on it, which is helping.
goldfish
24-04-2017, 17:03
Don't do anything strenuous pabbers. Good reason to settle in front of the TV and watch tennis. Hope you recover soon.
Good news Teresa.
banskogirl
28-04-2017, 21:40
Cleaning a glass jar. It shattered, cutting a tendon and nicking a nerve in my dominant hand. Two days before DC. So I couldn't go. Had to have an op. A complete pain. :-)
Oh no Teresa! Glad it's on the mend! You take care :grouphug:
On Tuesday, I got diagnosed as having stage 2 breast cancer and got told that it is treatable. Yesterday, I got a letter from the hospital saying they'd made me an appointment to see the oncologist on the 14th of this month.
So sorry to hear that Stell. Take care
jackie55
02-05-2020, 11:33
On Tuesday, I got diagnosed as having stage 2 breast cancer and got told that it is treatable. Yesterday, I got a letter from the hospital saying they'd made me an appointment to see the oncologist on the 14th of this month.
Sorry to hear your news, good news that it is treatable, best wishes
themass15
02-05-2020, 15:22
Take care Stell, hope you start getting treatment very soon
Take care Stell, thinking of you & big hugs sent!!! :grouphug:
Elizabeth
02-05-2020, 17:08
So sorry to hear that Stell.xxxx
Thinking about you Stell.:flowers::hug:
JAMES4578
02-05-2020, 22:36
Sorry to hear that Stell , hope you can start treatment soon. :hug:
Sorry to hear that Stell. Glad that it's treatable. Positive thoughts being sent to you. :flowers:
Thinking of you Stell.:flowers:
RoastLamb
03-05-2020, 14:35
On Tuesday, I got diagnosed as having stage 2 breast cancer and got told that it is treatable. Yesterday, I got a letter from the hospital saying they'd made me an appointment to see the oncologist on the 14th of this month.
Hi Stell, I am very sorry to hear your news because I went through this last year. I can only tell you to be strong in the next few months. PM me if you ever want to talk. In the meantime I would advise you to be as proactive as possible, talk to people who've been through it and read survivors' blogs - that all helped me immensely.
All the best, Fiona xxx
That’s sad news Stell. Keep strong. Thinking of you.
lovetennis
03-05-2020, 19:05
Sorry to hear your news Stell. Best wishes for your treatment
Many thanks for your kind words. If I hadn't gone for the mammogram on the 12th March, I would never have known. As it's in my left breast and there is no lump. The woman, who did the mammogram, told me that it didn't look right and I had to inform my doctor immediately. On Tuesday, the consultant thought the cancer had spread to my lungs but couldn't give a diagnosis as to what is there. It couldn't have been very serious as, if anything had shown up on the CT scan, someone would have phoned me.
RoastLamb
04-05-2020, 14:12
Yeah I had no idea either, couldn't feel anything and I felt absolutely fine in myself. Routine mammogram for me too. Thank goodness for such technology!
Speedy Hawk
04-05-2020, 14:18
On Tuesday, I got diagnosed as having stage 2 breast cancer and got told that it is treatable. Yesterday, I got a letter from the hospital saying they'd made me an appointment to see the oncologist on the 14th of this month.
I am sorry hear that and I glad it is treatable and hope get it sorted soon.
All the best to you Stell :flowers:
Sorry to hear about this Stell. :flowers:
I've been told, I might be entitled to a blue badge. But, I don't know if this is true or not.
I'd like to thank the bus driver who allowed me to get on his bus for free, today, as he didn't want me to walk back to my car which was parked about a mile away.
I've been told, I might be entitled to a blue badge. But, I don't know if this is true or not.
I'd like to thank the bus driver who allowed me to get on his bus for free, today, as he didn't want me to walk back to my car which was parked about a mile away.
All the best for your appointment tomorrow Stell. Will be thinking about you
When I last saw the consultant, she gave me three options and believed the oncologist would go for the first one, which would be tablets with the occasional blood test. But, it would depend on what the CT scan showed, as she told me that they were already looking at it when I last saw her.
I wasn't allowed to go to the hospital, instead the doctor phoned me. He confirmed what the consultant had told me and then told me that the CT scan had showed my lung has got a bit of cancer and one or two bones have it as well. He wants to see me next Thursday. He believes the treatment will be tablets with the occasional blood test, but he wants the periods to stop before the treatment begins. So, I'll be put onto something else beforehand.
Sorry to hear that Stell. It’s good they have got a treatment plan sorted.
I wasn't allowed to go to the hospital, instead the doctor phoned me. He confirmed what the consultant had told me and then told me that the CT scan had showed my lung has got a bit of cancer and one or two bones have it as well. He wants to see me next Thursday. He believes the treatment will be tablets with the occasional blood test, but he wants the periods to stop before the treatment begins. So, I'll be put onto something else beforehand.
:hug::flowers: Take care Stell. Thinking about you.
Thinking of you Stell. They seem to have a plan, so positive thoughts are sent your way. :hug:
JAMES4578
15-05-2020, 22:41
Best wishes Stell, hope the planned option works for you.
I wasn't allowed to go to the hospital, instead the doctor phoned me. He confirmed what the consultant had told me and then told me that the CT scan had showed my lung has got a bit of cancer and one or two bones have it as well. He wants to see me next Thursday. He believes the treatment will be tablets with the occasional blood test, but he wants the periods to stop before the treatment begins. So, I'll be put onto something else beforehand.
Take care Stell & stay strong...Big Hugs!!!:hug::flowers:
I had to have a blood test, after seeing the doctor, yesterday afternoon. I then had to pick up my tablets, which I've now started taking. The doctor told me to take them once a day for three weeks and then stop for one week. I was also given an appointment for the 4th of next month to have my first injection. This will stop the periods, as the doctor told me, the oestrogen and the hormones in my body are helping the cancer and it needs to be stopped.
Speedy Hawk
22-05-2020, 12:28
I had to have a blood test, after seeing the doctor, yesterday afternoon. I then had to pick up my tablets, which I've now started taking. The doctor told me to take them once a day for three weeks and then stop for one week. I was also given an appointment for the 4th of next month to have my first injection. This will stop the periods, as the doctor told me, the oestrogen and the hormones in my body are helping the cancer and it needs to be stopped.
I hope it goes well and be on way remove cancer.
RoastLamb
22-05-2020, 16:13
I had to have a blood test, after seeing the doctor, yesterday afternoon. I then had to pick up my tablets, which I've now started taking. The doctor told me to take them once a day for three weeks and then stop for one week. I was also given an appointment for the 4th of next month to have my first injection. This will stop the periods, as the doctor told me, the oestrogen and the hormones in my body are helping the cancer and it needs to be stopped.
Good luck! This is very different from my cancer treatment. But mine was estrogen-fuelled too (I think around 70% of breast cancer is caused by estrogen). Now I have to take Tamoxifen for five years (estrogen blocker). So these tablets you are taking, are they chemo tablets?
My tablets are also Tamoxifen. I have to take them for three weeks and then stop them for a week. The doctor offered me two treatments, both of which were tablets with the injections. Tamoxifen are supposed to be the mild version.
Sallydaisy
23-05-2020, 14:35
Hope all goes well Stell.
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I've moved the posts to the 'health' thread as it's more relevant for anyone looking up information.
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RoastLamb
23-05-2020, 16:18
OK to stop your periods, right? I know mine stopped immediately after starting Tx. I feel fine except for hot flashes several times a day and night but it's copeable. But are they not offering surgery? Or will that be later?
Hope all goes well Stell.
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I've moved the posts to the 'health' thread as it's more relevant for anyone looking up information.
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Never seen this thread before! Keep safe everyone. x
Stell, thinking about you. xx1470
Surgery was option three, RoastLamb, from the consultant. She told me, if I went back to her then I would only have that option. The first assessment comes in July.
RoastLamb
24-05-2020, 13:47
Surgery was option three, RoastLamb, from the consultant. She told me, if I went back to her then I would only have that option. The first assessment comes in July.
The complete opp. of what happened to me. Surgery first then tx. But everyone is different that's for sure. OK, well all the best for you and your treatment.
Elizabeth
26-05-2020, 11:08
Best Wishes Stell.xxx
A woman from the hospital phoned me today saying they want me to have a Covid-19 test. She believed the injection appointment was for next Tuesday, but I told her that it was next Thursday. She then phoned the department before phoning me back and telling me that the person couldn't find the appointment for me. So, she's got to phone them tomorrow and then phone me.
She never phoned back, today.
My car company have told me that if all their drivers weren't on furlough leave, someone would have taken me home next Monday for free while they service my car.
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