There is of course the 2 years of pain and anguish wasted on the misdiagnosis of PMR. Then, the diagnoses of BOTH PMR & GCA. The "aggressive tapering" schedule that didn't work. The unusually "high tolerance" to steroids, requiring me to be prescribed more than average to get same results. The unexpected reaction (pustules all over my face!) caused by the Facial Hair Removal Cream, for Sensitive Skin. The steroid withdrawal "sensitivity" whereby reducing by 5 mg, puts me in a "crash and burn" for about a week. And the unfortunately, abbreviated visit of my daughter and grandson; which was however, just long enough for him to pass the "Dreaded Lurgy" onto his loving Grandma, before moving on to their next port of call!
I thought I was unusually lethargic over the past several days... and last night it was all made crystal clear! The dry persistent cough, that plagued me all weekend, morphed into a Sputum Fest (Hmm, perhaps too much information?) It was/is accompanied by a runny/stuffed nose, scratchy throat, dull achey head and (if you can imagine) an even more lacklustre ME!
At this point, I am quite sure, if I look out the window I will see the swarm of locusts heading into Brighton.
Just about to launch into the day and sitting in my own sputum nest .... I am going to pinch your wonderful way with words - and Lob it literally at the culprit who coughed their way through my sessions last week. I am going To invest in a face mask. I was feeling aggrieved and sorry for myself but as usual you cheer me up and I thank you once again. X
Indeed, laughing too much brings on a Tena moment this end, or should I say my other end.....and imagine after years of this "phrase" explaining to the hub last week that no, it didn't mean throwing tenners around...... Priceless. Have a good one. X
Fold a flat sheet into thirds, place it crosswise on the bed with the folds against the matress, and tuck it into the sides. Then change the pillowcases. That should hold you for a couple of days.
If you need to extend further, just rinse and repeat the replacement parts, and wait for better days.
That makes sense Melissa. I almost welcome acute things as being “normal”. It will of course hit you harder, so no tapering and bed rest. I remember dabbing Chamomile lotion on my grandson’s chicken pox after an oatmeal bath and feeling faintly dramatic about “ the things you do for love”. I came out of it completely unscathed.
I envy you the sea air!
It can be like the plagues of Egypt. Take good care and get better soon. You actually strike me as being unusually resilient. 💐
It’s your call, but it does explain why it’s been so hard. You may get away with it at the higher doses. Listen to your body and rest a lot, naturally. Is there no one else to put you in crisp clean sheets? Mr mamici1?
Yup, fool me once... I'm listening. I'm all wrapped up, snug as a bug in a rug, in the extra duvet on the couch, drinking second cup of decaf tea. Won't be moving too far from this spot the rest of the day. And you're right "screw" the sheets! I'll make Mr White (Amici is my alias!) help me tomorrow! Cheers
This is one natural remedy I like and has worked. Cut about an inch of fresh ginger into small slices. Place a cup and a half of water in a pan and boil for 5 mins. Strain into a cup with sliced lemon and honey. Ginger dries up mucus, honey lines your tubes and vit c in lemon. I might just have a cup even though I feel ok cold wise .
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Of course others might prefer a whisky Mac. That's whisky and green ginger.
Oh Melissa if you HADN"T got that bug from your grandson it would not really be part of the 'normal' experience of being a grandparent. I 'fondly' remember the joys of having our THREE at 4, 2 and 1 year(s)- yes TRUE - all with what at drop off was described as 'a little bug' and 24 hours later - all (except for my partner) sitting on the bathroom floor throwing up TOGETHER !!! - oh the 'joys' of grandparenthood. In fact for a while they ALWAYS (between them) had something and even though I would do my best to avoid it all - I was often sick for weeks after they got better - which is also typical. And speaking of locusts we have some large crickets currently bouncing around our orchard - so who knows WHAT will happen next - so yes laughing is the best we can manage - and dare I say it ' 'Get Well' soon
Oh gesh, the crud caught you! Hydrate, rest, hydrate, rest, hydrate, rest, hydrate, rest...you get the picture. And throw a couple of bowls of hot and sour soup in there. (Not sure of any medicinal benefits, but it always makes me feel better. Psychological, I’m sure.)
Hope you feel better soon!
(No answering the door if you hear buzzing sounds with the words ‘Candygram’...it’s those darn locusts trying to get in,)
Not feeling too badly at the moment... have been on the couch or working on an art project at dinning room table... and hydrating, hydrating, hydrating! Hope your day is going well Insight!
Ohhhh, there's the buzzer... I wonder who that can be?????
Hope the Locust take a detour! You have certainly had beyond your share of challenges from PMR/GCA. The message of slow down constantly screams at you. Living life in the crawl lane doesn’t seem to fit your personality. My sympathies.
Cheers Sandy1947! Yes, the message has been coming through LOUD AND CLEAR from this amazing community, from my body, from the Universe! God knows I try... I do! However, after 50+ years of running, going, doing, seeing, managing, fixing, making, controlling, averting, designing, preventing, building, did I say CONTROLLING? It's impossible to stay in the Crawl Lane of life. I know that's the lesson. I know change won't take place until I learn the lesson, but I'll use the "excited puppy in the box" analogy... I succeed only in peeing all over myself and ending up in the corner of the box exhausted. : []
Has anyone found any Tena lady pants which do Not make you feel as though you are a 90year old incontinent? Like you just had the lurgy plus vomiting bug so many ‘oops’ moments. Roll on Spring
I use the mini ones - they have been all I ever needed and no different to our younger days. And if it is any consolation, it DOES improve. I'm using up left-overs now with the coughing from my lurgy but normally I don't need them.
I've survived work. Haven't a clue how I private message anyone so, mamici1, I am sure you may now have guessed a "Tena" moment is one where you lose a little bit of wee when you sneeze, cough, laugh, jump(?) etc. And Tena is the product purchased to capture said excitement....
For future reference, you can private message by clicking on your target's name. You'll go to their profile where there's an option to private message.
It seems it never rains but it pours in your life, mamici1. Isn't rain another one of the plagues?
I take bea propolis at the very first sign of a cold and it usually wards it off. But I heard on Radio 4 today that chicken soup, garlic and ginger laced vegetable soup, and Levi Roots goat curry make you feel much better very soon.
Whatever your medecine (and I don't mean more pred) I hope you feel better very soon, take care, hugs 🤗 from me, Chrissie
Ever for a bargain and finding the silver cloud, I discovered that Tena, wanting to attract all us women who love to laugh, give away free sample packs on their website. You can have one pack every six months and choose between their products. They also send you a money off voucher. Not that I care as all my friends and family know how much I love a good laugh, but they are sent in "discreet" packaging so as not to offend your postie
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