OH HAPPY DAY.....ESCAPISM....END LANSOPRAZOLE...

[karools16]

TODAY HAS BEEN A HAPPY DAY. Wish I could put the good feeling in a bottle, and just have a whiff, every now and then.

The past 2/3 weeks have, as I told my GP, on Monday night, CRAP. Pain in groins, gallbladder area, backache. Everyone and everything getting on my b....y nerves, including me.Cleaner AWOL, friend back in hospital, sister emergency gallbladder op, dr says maybe IBS. Has reduced Lansoprazole from 30mg to 15 mg for 5 days and then stop. May put me on Ranitidine. I haven't a clue as to how long I have taken it, probably all 12 years of GCA?

Anyhow, I decided to escape. I took 4 buses and travelled 50 miles to another county, today. I am usually meticulous about times, but threw all caution to the wind, and took buses whenever/wherever. Marvellous! Different places, open fields, different people, lovely shops. On previous occasions, I had always met a friend, but wanted to test myself, before making that commitment. Foolish girl! I can't find my way out of a paper bag. Nothing was familiar, and, oh, the walking. As it was lunch-time, when I arrived, I looked for an eaterie. Up the dreaded escalator, down the terrifying lift. Sat and people- watched with my tasty snack lunch. Asked for directions to bus station, and actually got there.I got home at 5pm. Lawncutters had been. Looked lovely. Winter fuel payment letter.Oh happy day.

When I was diagnosed with Addison's Disease last year, I had no tiredness. I am not tired now. Did washing when home. Rest tomorrow? No chance, Dentist in the morning, hair afternoon. Friday, visit friend in hospital. Sat, visit 99 year-old.

SUCH A GOOD FEELING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH HAPPY DAY.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

What an achievement! Hope it doesn’t catch up with you tomorrow 😴Have a good night’s sleep!

[karools16 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks DL. Foolishly, I had a late night coffee and paid the price of a sleepless night. Feel ok though.

[SheffieldJane]

Thank you for sharing your happy adventure and showing that we can get an unexpected oasis in the desert. Long may it last!

[karools16 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thanks SJ. Good description oasis in desert. Wish it were for all.

[Hidden]

What a GREAT post! I loved reading about your adventure and could hear the "joy" and happiness in your words!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!! Hear's hoping today is a fun and productive!!!!

[karools16 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks mamici1. Yes, I felt strangely 'liberated'. Good feeling. Hope you feel that too, today.

[Sandy1947]

Liberated is great for all of restricted with this illness. It helps us get out of our small world and builds confidence. Travel does the same for me...even going to NYC for the weekend frees me. At times, I don’t want to leave my cozy house (mainly my Tempurpedic bed) but feel better after pushing myself to go.

[karools16 in reply to Sandy1947]

Thanks Sandy. I can relate to that not wanting to leave home, but feel better after doing so.

[Hidden]

That is brilliant news. Keep on going!!

[karools16 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Poopadoop. Your name cracks me up every time!

[Jackoh]

Often our lives can seem very limited and it's great to have a day when you feel " free"to do what you want. Well done for giving it a go. Long may your good feeling last!!

[karools16 in reply to Jackoh]

Thanks Jackoh. I don't have the euphoria of yesterday, but am ok. I think the sun and feeling good were main factors.

[Jackoh]

Yes the sun always helps