Technology and Drama

[Ducky2003]

Howdy all. Hope all good with you fine folk.

I didn't get to post an update yesterday as I had technical issues......... lucky for you all 😁.

Last couple of days, I have managed to sleep through to 7-7.30am, hurrah! and the chest and back twinges (from the oesophageal irritation) seem to have passed.

Feeling the odd ectopic thud, probably not helped by watching back series of Line of Duty, but nothing horrendous.

Yesterday's stress factor was sending hubby to Tesco with a list......... usually something I avoid unless desperate but there were only 6 items so I thought all would be well. Cue telephone call 20 mins later. "What type of Advocaat do you want?" I then had to point out that my clear writing actually said "Avocado" 🙄. Mantra...... Deep breaths, calming thoughts, no stress, no stress.

Still had achey bruising but moving about a bit more, seemed to help, as did the odd ice pack. However, this morning, I did my usual daily check of the thigh bruise and groin area, then discovered a new purple patch of bruising in my pubic area. Raised an eyebrow when I dropped my pyjamas and said to hubby "have a look at this".

Rang the cardiology team who advised me to go in and get the bruising checked out. Fortunately, the registrar who had assisted in my ablation last week, was on ward duty today and came to see me straightaway when he saw my name. He said he wasnt unduly concerned, although it was very impressive (I assumed he was talking about the bruising, rather than my nether regions). To be on the safe side, he wheeled me down to xray himself to have an ultrasound.

All seems ok. No bleed found, just the excessive bruising. Have to say, 2 drs poking the groin looking for the femoral pulse and the vascular scientist digging the probe up and down the area, was more painful in that area than last week! I'm sure I'll wake up to more bruising there now, that I didn't have in the first place.

Advised to move around more to help disperse the bruise as lie ins and sitting too much apparently won't help.

So that's today's drama. Hopefully, there wont be anymore as I think that's more than enough for now. Anyone know of any cream that may help? I seem to remember my Mum sticking Witch Hazel on bruises but happy to try anything that smells nicer.

Take care and thanks for your help, as always.

[jeanjeannie50]

Oh Ducky, I love your reports - you make me laugh so much! 😂😂🤣

Well what a fun day you've had, I'm wondering what tomorrow will bring?

I'm pleased that all is ok with your bruising, even if you were poked around by medics, nothing like a bit of torture to perk up the day is there! At least you've been reassured that nothing is amiss.

Arnica cream (homeopathic remedy) is good for bruises, have seen that cream do amazing things. Can be bought in any health shop and doesn't contain any nasty chemicals.

It's good to hear that you're sleeping well, long may that continue.

Wishing you well.

Jean xxx

[Ducky2003 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

I don't think my groin has seen so much action in a long time, and by so many people 😁. Will look into the Arnica as I'm hoping it doesn't contraindicate with anything. Tomorrow will hopefully bring peace and harmony.😁x

[wilsond in reply to Ducky2003]

No it is fine Ducky. I've been slathering it on especially this week xx

[BobD Volunteer]

My Mother swore by Arnica. Glad you are still improving and still have your sense of humour. Missed you yesterday.

[Ducky2003 in reply to BobD]

Thanks, Jean has mentioned Arnica too. I did say to hubby, when I couldn't get a post to load yesterday, that I'd probably been barred, so I thought I'd probably been missed as much as a verruca.😁.

[ramblerbaz3]

Great posts from you Ducky2003......I’m sure you cheer everybody up on this forum with your humour & positivity .Wishing you all the best & look forward to your regular updates 👍😊

[Ducky2003 in reply to ramblerbaz3]

Thank you. Sometimes its laugh or cry 😁.

[wilsond]

Arnica cream is brilliant.

I had severe bruising all down my arm,looked like one of those hideous all over tattoos.

It's soothing,smells nice and helps clear bruises well.

Chemists sell it..you may have to write it out in capital letters for Himself..

Now how about a nice quiet day tomorrow with a little potter about?

Yes LoDis a cracker isn't it?

Shall be in situ on sofa ready on Sunday!

Best wishes Ducky xx

[Ducky2003 in reply to wilsond]

Avocado was written in capital letters 😁. I will get him to take me to the chemist or Holland & Barrett. Need to do something as the swelling and aching is driving me mad. We are late to the LoD party so have just finished watching series 2.😊.

[Cally53 in reply to Ducky2003]

You really do make me laugh Ducky. I hope the suggested cream works for you, your bruising sounds awful. I have a long term cough so had a compression contraption strapped across me after my ablation, it was rather uncomfortable but did the trick and compressed the artery so well that the bruising I expected didn't appear at all.

[wilsond in reply to Ducky2003]

Maybe drop off at Specsavers too? Best wishes xxx

[Hidden]

My friend swears by Arnica for bruising. Wish you a speedy recovery 🙏

[Ducky2003 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you.😊

[Singwell]

Glad you're safe. Sometimes bruises appear several days AFTER the initial trauma. I went into a panic end of week 2 when I started to get pains high up in the thigh, next to the groin. It was indeed the femoral vein starting to heal. I guess the body has its own healing timetable. You did the right thing and got it checked out. I also found that moving around helped. Just trundling around the house, not standing for long etc. 🤞🤞🤞 For you and enjoy those avocadoes. I got super hungry week 3. Ate for Britain!

[Ducky2003 in reply to Singwell]

They said that it was rising from the depths, which is where last week's action was taking place. I suppose we just concentrate on the wound rather than the internals. I shall be moving round more today.......... in search of arnica cream 😁.

[Mrsvemb]

I love reading your reports Ducky. Always give me a good laugh while eating my breakfast. Hope the bruising sorts itself out soon and pleased that it has been checked and given the ok. There is never a dull moment in your house is there? Keep up the good work.

Val

[Ducky2003 in reply to Mrsvemb]

Never a dull moment but there's a lot to be said about a quiet life 😁.

[Jajarunner]

I was discharged yesterday post ablation and they said not to sit for too long in one go due to risk of DVTs! So every hour I limped round the living room!

Love your posts and your spirit, keep it going xx

[Ducky2003 in reply to Jajarunner]

Ooooh, you've had your second one then? You didnt have to wait too long then after all. I shall be doing a bit more walking today to try and shift this pesky bruise. Hope your recovery goes well.😊.

[Jajarunner in reply to Ducky2003]

No, I was back in A and E last Friday. I told the EP and he chased it and luckily they had a cancellation.Thanks, you recover well too xxx

[bassets]

Well, I'm glad you're feeling better despite the groinal action! I've never used arnica but always have a huge tub of comfrey ointment to hand when I cannon off things I'm very clumsy) and get my usual rash of bruises. Hoping you'll be feeling really chipper soon. x

[Ducky2003 in reply to bassets]

Thank you.😊

[Handel]

What a lovely sense of humour!! Still got tears running down my face!Arnica is amazing for bruising but for goodness sake don't send your hubby out shopping for it as you'll probably get something weird instead!!

Sending virtual love and hugs. Jan xxxx

[Ducky2003 in reply to Handel]

No fear. I shall only allow him to go unaccompanied for bread now. 😁.

[Handel in reply to Ducky2003]

😂😂 !!!! xxxx

[Bagrat in reply to Ducky2003]

Very old joke re husband sent to corner shop with instruction "Can you get 2 pints of milk and if they've got eggs get 6" OH comes back with 6 pints milk. "Well they had eggs"So pleased bruising just sore not sinister.

[Ducky2003 in reply to Bagrat]

🤣🤣🤣. I don't know why I'm laughing as its probably what he would do. 🤣🤣🤣

[Nannysue1]

🤣🤣

[spinningjenny]

All my lady parts turned purple after my ablation in January (that’s more information than I was expecting to share with anyone). I looked like a colour chart for a funeral parlour!

I put it down to wearing trousers and the bruising having nowhere else to go when I was sitting down. It all disappeared fairly quickly.

Perhaps you should go to the shops too next time. Lean on the trolley and supervise.

[Ducky2003 in reply to spinningjenny]

I must admit, I never thought I would be discussing the colour of my nether regions with anyone either but AF has this habit of stripping away clothing and dignity 😁. I have been in pjs for a week so all loose clothing. I did wonder if compression may be better as I was told to wear compression stockings when I popped a blood vessel in my calf last year........... that took weeks for the bruising to clear. Fingers crossed this time. 😊.

[Pigleywigley]

You have a great writing style & it’s so amazing that even with what we are faced with we keep our sense of self & humour 😍

[Ducky2003 in reply to Pigleywigley]

Thank you. Better to laugh than cry 😁.

[Afbiff]

Missed you yesterday, yes to arnica. Weleda arnica cream is greasier to apply, smells reassuring, works wonders and washes out of clothing fine. Nelsons arnica cream is softer in texture and soaks in more and has a light perfume and also washes out fine and works very well. Maybe Daniel Craig could help with gentle application.

[Ducky2003 in reply to Afbiff]

🤣🤣🤣. That would be nice but hubby is still off work keeping an eye on me 😁. Have already now bought some Holland and Barrett but thanks for the suggestions 😊.

[Van28]

My whole family swears by arnica gel from qvc. Absorbs easily & you get big bottle. Hope recovery continues well. X

[Ducky2003 in reply to Van28]

Thank you 😊

[SuziElley]

You could try witch hazel Ducky, or arnica. That's usually very good and would be my first choice. Hope you're feeling better today and not quite so battered and bruised xx

[Ducky2003 in reply to SuziElley]

Arnica is doing very well indeed.😊

[SuziElley]

Pleased to hear that! Hope you're on the up now xx

[Ducky2003 in reply to SuziElley]

Still sore but bruise is dispersing. Got a silly dry tickley cough now but thankfully not when I'm lay in bed 🙄.