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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 19 Sep 10 - 03:20 AM what a terrible night... I feel terrible... headache, nausea, mild aching in sides of neck and upper chest, feet like ice and tingling... but I am soldiering on. lots of work to do. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: John MacKenzie Date: 19 Sep 10 - 05:01 AM Well girl, we have to grin and bear it, don't we? I have been feeling depressed for the last 3 or 4 weeks, and I'm finding people to be a PITA. However, you can't avoid them, so I just let the shit happen! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 19 Sep 10 - 05:59 AM I figured out why my head and neck hurt so much. I fell asleep in a bad position while watching film last night. This morning TSO gave me a neck and shoulder massage and applied tingler to my head. I had one paracetamol (tylenol) with my coffee and have ice pack on my neck. I feel much better. Hopefully I have averted another course of acupuncture. I have decorating (painting) and ironing to do today. Loads done yesterday. Feeling quite accomplished. Our flat is going be in tip top shape when I collapse. Sorry you are having probs, John. I have been following the TUC thread. While I don't agree with your take on the situation, I don't wish you to feel bad. Hope things pick up for everyone very soon. All I can do, is hope. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: Stilly River Sage Date: 19 Sep 10 - 02:41 PM I can never remember the difference between Lysol and Listerine. Listerine is the mouthwash and such, but isn't Lysol like a floor cleaner? Would you put it on your skin? I'd use the Listerine for that, not the floor cleaner. My dog Cinnamon (the smart, funny, occasionally mellow pit bull) will come visit folks in the ward, but don't feed her too much. She's in great shape and I don't want her getting fat after visiting all of you with your nutella and marmite and whatnot. The bandage should come off of her foot on Wednesday (toe surgery after an injury). SRS |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: SINSULL Date: 20 Sep 10 - 08:34 AM Lysol was probably the first disinfectant spray air cleaner. It had a disgusting smell. One morning I confused it with my hairspray and went to work smelling like a public rest room. Nasty stuff. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: gnu Date: 20 Sep 10 - 10:27 AM I hope you didn't get any on your ears. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: Rapparee Date: 20 Sep 10 - 10:38 AM Okay, I fell down some steps last night. I'm in. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: Stilly River Sage Date: 20 Sep 10 - 11:10 AM Rap just got back from a trip, that's why he took the fall. Gotta watch this guy's wordplay. Also gotta watch out for those bottom three steps. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: SINSULL Date: 20 Sep 10 - 12:33 PM At least he didn' fall on his sword...did he???? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: gnu Date: 20 Sep 10 - 01:28 PM Rap... you okay? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 20 Sep 10 - 02:07 PM saw cardiologist today Blood pressure was 165 over 88 he requested a Coronary angiogram This is often used to assess whether people with angina require surgery. The test gives vital information about: Blood pressure within the heart, How much oxygen is in the blood The function of the pumping chambers and valves The exact severity and positioning of any narrowings in the coronary arteries. A catheter is inserted into a vein or artery in the groin or arm, under a local anaesthetic, and dye is injected into the coronary arteries. Obstructions in the arteries can be identified by tracing the liquid's passage though the veins. I see him again 3 months to give whatever part of the clinic time to administer the above diagnostic. rash is getting bad again... I have to return to GP and get something done about BP. which means more meds and more edema and more hives.. Hack saw please. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: gnu Date: 20 Sep 10 - 02:16 PM VT... edema? From the meds??? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 20 Sep 10 - 02:33 PM yeah... I used to get a little bit of swollen ankles now and then. Since they put me on amytriptyline and then ramipril for blood pressure, I get edema and hives. fun, eh? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 22 Sep 10 - 01:12 PM CORRECTION! I will be having a myocardial perfusion scan. Injection of radio isotopes and pictures taken of my heart. Seems less invasive than the catheter thing. Anyone had one and can tell me what to expect? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: gnu Date: 22 Sep 10 - 01:38 PM VT... "... for blood pressure, I get edema and hives" Well, well, well... I shall be having a chat with my physician next appt. Might not do any good as he has pooh-poohed my previous complaints. Perhaps a further study of the BP meds and possible links first. I think my BP just went up a few points. And I am itchy. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 22 Sep 10 - 02:34 PM Gnu I have a life time history of hive like reactions to medications. It may not be the active ingredients (the actual medicine) but the excipients (additives in the pill to help the body absorb the meds). Beta blockers and ace inhibitors (most common BP controlling meds) can cause edema. Vascular disease itself can cause edema and can cause hives. Edema is a side effect, the doctors say you have to live with if you want to control the blood pressure. There are things you can do to control the edema. Watch sodium intake (it is everywhere especially processed sauces and soups, breads, even milk). Take enough water and potassium and/or magnesium (be careful, it is a fine balance getting the fluid and tissue salts correct). Elevate the feet above the heart several times a day. Very important that you are lying flat on your back and that there is only a slight bend in the hips when you elevate feet. Use compression socks. They really work and it feels wonderful when you remove them. Not that they are uncomfortable. Just a lovely feeling of freedom for your legs and feet at the end of the day. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: Rapparee Date: 22 Sep 10 - 04:22 PM VT, why would they prescribe edema and hives for a heart condition? 8-) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 22 Sep 10 - 04:39 PM very funny Rap :P I suspect as it is the NHS docs prescribe the cheapest meds first. If they don't work or they cause reactions then doctors try the better more expensive meds. That is the way they are required to do it per NICE Guidance and PCT policies and to protect their budget for prescriptions, I think. The way it works (I believe) GP surgeries are given only a certain budget for prescription drugs. Someone like me who has a chronic condition (hypothyroidism) gets the meds for free (free meaning they are paid for under the surgery's budget for prescription meds). |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: maeve Date: 22 Sep 10 - 07:20 PM Me oh my, a cure for what ails you (Warning: chocolate alert!) http://www.intriguechocolates.com/truffleofthemonthclub.php |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: gnu Date: 22 Sep 10 - 07:26 PM Noooobooody knoooows the truffles I've seeeen... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 23 Sep 10 - 02:48 AM oh Maeve... that is pure evil droooool...... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: VirginiaTam Date: 26 Sep 10 - 06:04 AM I either have full moon syndrome or the low pressure, stuffy head barometric, atmospheric blues. anyone else got a head ache? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Mudcat Recovery Ward 2010 From: gnu Date: 26 Sep 10 - 01:35 PM Not at the moment. November, yes... turbinate reduction surgery. And I have an Owens nose, so's gonna be a big headache. |
