Today...

[greygoose]

And I'm sure it'll be good for your thyroid, too.

[Marz]

...like a walk on the beach with your dog Just returned !

[greygoose in reply to Marz]

Yes, like that.

[sandpebble]

a nice big thumpin' Harley with the wind in my face on that road I think GG........

But I also agree with Marz about a gentle stroll with the dog too.....

Liz

[greygoose in reply to sandpebble]

You are brave! I wouldn't dare get on a motorbike! I did when I was much younger, but not now. I'll stick with the dog on the beach, I think.

[Clutter]

GG, Lunch will make me feel good. Few minutes more and I'm allowed to eat (dentist).

[greygoose in reply to Clutter]

Oh, poor you! I do so hate the dentist! And I've got to go soon, so that's probably going to Knock me out for months! If I suddenly disappear, you'll know why. But so far, I haven't had the courage to make the appointment. I'm such a coward! lol

[Hidden in reply to greygoose]

greygoose - I'm sure the anaesthetic wears off a lot sooner than that!!

Seriously now, I need two teeth extracting and several fillings. Do any of you know whether a dentist's anaesthetic injection is safe when I take propranolol? I been putting this off for a very long time now.

[greygoose in reply to Hidden]

Yes, the anesthetic wears off, but the side-effects Don't. I, too, have to have several teeth out - I wish they'd just take the lot out and be done with it! And, I know from experience, that it leaves me feeling bad for a long time after. Just general bad, in myself.

I Don't know if the anaesthetic is safe with propranolol, but I believe you should ask for one without adrenaline if you take thyroid hormone replacement. I've never done this, because I didn't know before. Perhaps that's why it made me feel so bad. I Don't even know why they put adrenaline in an anaesthetic! And would one without be less effective... So many questions. Maybe I should do another post...

[Hidden in reply to greygoose]

I knew what you meant, it was my attempt at a joke. You should post it as a new post as I'd be interested to see what folks think.

I have read somewhere (or had a dream about it) that adrenaline based anaesthetic can cause blood pressure to rise to dangerous levels if a patient is taking propranolol. But I cannot find where I read that. I asked a friend who works for a drug company but she didn't know.

I didn't feel too clever for a while after my last tooth extraction and the abscess meant the dentist had to inject me every minute or two as the effects were wearing off! Ouch! Thought I was in Nazi Germany. After the 10th injection the tooth was out and the pain began.

[greygoose in reply to Hidden]

That's right! Go on! Cheer me up!!! lol I Don't even want to think about it!

[Hidden in reply to greygoose]

Neither do I ha ha!!!

[Clutter in reply to Hidden]

Epic, inform your dentist you are taking propranolol and whether you are hyperthyroid. They use different anaesthetics for different conditions.

[Hidden in reply to Clutter]

Clutter - will mention it when I pluck up the courage to make an appointment. Thanks.

[Clutter in reply to greygoose]

GG, this wasn't a painful visit. Had a crown fitted and have to let it 'set' before eating. Nice clean up too. Mouth fresh as a daisy

[greygoose in reply to Clutter]

I hate clean ups! My teeth are so sensitive, when they start poking around with that little metal spike, I nearly go through the roof! But I'm glad yours went OK;

[Clutter in reply to greygoose]

GG, I had no sensitivity at all today. There was no digging around with the little pick thing at the base of the teeth/gums. He was using an ultrasonic thingwee which squirted water, no discomfort and quite quick. Loud whiny noise but better than my whiny squeaking.

[greygoose in reply to Clutter]

Well, that sounds miraculous! Never met a dentist with one of those!

[Clutter in reply to greygoose]

GG, fink it's a new toy. He told me to come back in 3 or 6 months, whichever I prefer, for another clean, and I will as it doesn't hurt. Dribbled water down me neck a bit, but who cares about that!

[greygoose in reply to Clutter]

That's the least of one's worries!

[maggi999 in reply to greygoose]

GG, you can buy a teeth cleaning device called an Aquapic now. It's great! it sends pulses or a stream of water that you move around your teeth, cleaning them in-between and on the gum-line. It leaves your mouth feeling really fresh and clean.

Top tip for people with sensitive teeth - use tepid water! Better than flossing and you cannot damage your gums with the Aquapic, as you can do with flossing.

[greygoose in reply to maggi999]

Thanks for the tip, maggi.

[Hidden]

I know we can all fall into the trap of obsessing about our ailments, but I know from experience, I do what I can to help my condition, but I do not dwell on it. A holistic approach is to do what you can medically, get out, see friends and focus on what are the good aspects of your life. I am eating better, walking the dog more and after being told my a loved one that all I talked about was my disease, I stopped. By stopping to focus on it, it not only helped those around me but I felt better :))

[greygoose in reply to Hidden]

Well, we all do what we can. I Don't obsess about it, although I do see it all around me, and people being blissfully unaware that they have it, but...

What I'm going to do for my soul today is buy a pair of red shoes. I love red shoes. And I haven't had a pair for ages! So, today is the day I buy them. This meme decided me! (Then I'm going to sign a couple of hundred pétitions...)

[turquoise13 in reply to greygoose]

Get those shoes asap! Bought red suede ankle boots last week...still smiling!

[greygoose in reply to turquoise13]

Nah, too late! They didn't have them in my size, and I couldn't find anything else I liked.

[5858 in reply to greygoose]

Love red! Red car lots of red surrounding me. I may need the shoes as well. But speaking of the dentist LOL I burn injections twice as fast as others. So I sit on the edge of the seat waiting to feel some pain and they keep giving me more shots. Yuck! I would like to be put asleep for the whole mess. Anyway may have to get me some shoes! xo All the best! Susita

[greygoose in reply to 5858]

Love red too! x

[joyce59]

got my-self 3 bars of my favourite lavender soap by woods of windsor . not sure how much it normally is but these were £1 from at charity shop.

[greygoose in reply to joyce59]

How nice! Bet they're normally more than that.

[joyce59 in reply to greygoose]

whenever iam feeling a bit down i buy something i like from a charity shop yesterday our local sue ryder shop were selling everying off for £1 i got a dress and a t-shirt.

[greygoose in reply to joyce59]

I wish we had charity shops in France. But we Don't! So, we all lose. Sad.

[KT304]

I did my soul a favour today and quit my job!

[greygoose in reply to KT304]

Sounds good! Enjoy your freedom!

[KT304]

I swear half of my issues are stress related due to my job. It's only fair that I be good to me, take time out and find a part time job, then start OU studies in January.

Best I've felt in 2 years!!!

[greygoose in reply to KT304]

Well, I'm glad to hear it! I wish you lots of luck in your job hunting, and with your studies.

[maggi999]

Yay!

Excellent advice, now where are my car keys............

[greygoose in reply to maggi999]

Where you going? I did my soul a lot of good today, I went to a children's party! And I ate cake and gummy bears and M&Ms, and I made a cat out of bits of plastic that you iron, or something, no idea what it was all about, really. lol But it was very soothing!

[maggi999 in reply to greygoose]

Anywhere along that wide, open highway!

[greygoose in reply to maggi999]

Aaahhhh ok! Yes, sounds great! I'd come with you, but I've got to feed the dog. That's satisfying in itself.

[maggi999 in reply to maggi999]

Glad you enjoyed your party. The last family do I went to, three children turn up, two of which were like 'the arrival of Tasmanian Devils' ! Needless to say, when the youngest was bribed to be good by his grandma with a new lego set.....well I had to join in. I had great fun!

[greygoose in reply to maggi999]

Sounds great. This was just six little girls, two mums and me. And the cake was a gorgeous chocolate sponge with chocolate butter cream! Mmmmmmmmmmmm lol