☼ Junglechicken

[Junglechicken]

Dentist prescribed "Metronidazole" for a gum infection. 

 

He said it was ok to take the course for 3 days.......even so:

 

Going to check with Naturopath re: my gut health which I'm still trying to get back to "healthy".

[Mort81]

Hey JC ,I wanted to ask you something about skin issues , I have never had any skin issues but recently have noticed light brown or red patches on my body,  they feel hot and look like psoriasis or something I don't know, but if my memory serves me right you had skin issues in wd ?  Just wondering if I should get it checked , I would do anything to not get it checked as  I hate doctors.  

[Flowers]

14 hours ago, Junglechicken said:

Dentist prescribed "Metronidazole" for a gum infection. 

 

He said it was ok to take the course for 3 days.......even so:

 

Going to check with Naturopath re: my gut health which I'm still trying to get back to "healthy".

Hi JC

 

Sorry you are faced with this dental problem. Not sure if this anitbiotic is OK for us in WD. Some of them have nasty side effects on the nervous system. 

 

Maybe your Naturopath can advise on this.

 

Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Flowers, I'm waiting to hear back from Naturopath.

 

I've taken 2 of the AB pills now ...... also have my TOTM, so feel fatigued.

 

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On a completely different note, the GOOD news is.......my hubby got offered an amazing job today!!!!!  He is so happy, and in disbelief!!!!  

 

JC xxx

[Junglechicken]

On ‎28‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 4:04 AM, Mort81 said:

Hey JC ,I wanted to ask you something about skin issues , I have never had any skin issues but recently have noticed light brown or red patches on my body,  they feel hot and look like psoriasis or something I don't know, but if my memory serves me right you had skin issues in wd ?  Just wondering if I should get it checked , I would do anything to not get it checked as  I hate doctors.  

 

Hey Mort,

 

Sorry for the late response.

 

Yes, I have had a LOT of skin issues mainly triggered by stress, diet etc.,  They went on for over a year and have finally died down due to complete diet change, and reduction of stress levels, tons of supplements.

 

You should get it checked out.....neither of us are medics so I have no idea what your particular skin issue is as we're all different and react differently and also I don't have a visual of what they look like.  I understand you hate doctors, but sometimes you just have to go 

 

Keep me posted when you find out what it is.

 

JC

[Junglechicken]

On ‎28‎/‎07‎/‎2017 at 8:53 AM, Flowers said:

Hi JC

 

Sorry you are faced with this dental problem. Not sure if this anitbiotic is OK for us in WD. Some of them have nasty side effects on the nervous system. 

 

Maybe your Naturopath can advise on this.

 

Flowers xxx

Hi Flowers,

 

She advised me to increase my probiotics to counter the effect of the ABs.

 

JC xxx

[manymoretodays]

Hi Jungle,

 

Is your hubs going to take the job?  Is he well enough to?   Maybe you can relax a bit now as far as the finances and living costs?  Or are you still going to keep going for some paid work yourself?  Good that you support each other's ambitions.  Do you have a pet?  I just hate to see you running busy, busy.........as that often turns to stress, stress.

 

Sounds like an awful ? vacation visiting your respective family.  Do any of them have redeeming qualities that help balance your stress when around them?  And are you still working the wonderful program that I thought you started in January or so.......meditation or counseling or something like that?  I don't know.......but I am learning and finding of late that it's not "them" so much anymore but "my reactions" to "them" that need work oftentimes.  I mean that is the part that I can control.........most of the time........just getting there myself........ however, I did do a fair amount of self help and/or therapies in my time.......maybe it all added up and does help now.........I know it just confused me and kept me stuck on that I had some irreversible "problem" that could not be fixed(the paid for therapies).......sure........depression is real..........it's different for me now though..........it's usually situational and due to my being a bit sensitive and all..........and expectations not being met or something.  I don't even like the "depression" word because around here anyway.......folks just assume there is a quick fixit..........you know, the medications..........

 

Sorry about the gum infection.  Is the dentist going to do anything other than the antibiotics?  Is it an absess?  I did okay with my antibiotics recently for my ?autoimmune reaction or whatever that was.......erythema multiforme.  It did however throw me off a bit.......the fatigue from the illness........and the having to pace myself even a bit more........and perhaps some withdrawal stuff reactivated or something......... Took a chunk out of my summer.........oh well..........prioritized as best I could..........learning self care and acceptance and how and when to float.  Absolutely no gut reactions for me.......knock on wood...........all I did was add some more kefir to my diet. 

 

So.......take care okay.  Sounds like a good balance lately for you.......hard stuff and then not so hard stuff.

 

Love, peace, healing/recovery, and growth,

 

purple manymoretodays

 

[Junglechicken]

18 hours ago, manymoretodays said:

Hi Jungle,

 

Is your hubs going to take the job?  Is he well enough to?   Maybe you can relax a bit now as far as the finances and living costs?  Or are you still going to keep going for some paid work yourself?  Good that you support each other's ambitions.  Do you have a pet?  I just hate to see you running busy, busy.........as that often turns to stress, stress.

 

Sounds like an awful ? vacation visiting your respective family.  Do any of them have redeeming qualities that help balance your stress when around them?  And are you still working the wonderful program that I thought you started in January or so.......meditation or counseling or something like that?  I don't know.......but I am learning and finding of late that it's not "them" so much anymore but "my reactions" to "them" that need work oftentimes.  I mean that is the part that I can control.........most of the time........just getting there myself........ however, I did do a fair amount of self help and/or therapies in my time.......maybe it all added up and does help now.........I know it just confused me and kept me stuck on that I had some irreversible "problem" that could not be fixed(the paid for therapies).......sure........depression is real..........it's different for me now though..........it's usually situational and due to my being a bit sensitive and all..........and expectations not being met or something.  I don't even like the "depression" word because around here anyway.......folks just assume there is a quick fixit..........you know, the medications..........

 

Sorry about the gum infection.  Is the dentist going to do anything other than the antibiotics?  Is it an absess?  I did okay with my antibiotics recently for my ?autoimmune reaction or whatever that was.......erythema multiforme.  It did however throw me off a bit.......the fatigue from the illness........and the having to pace myself even a bit more........and perhaps some withdrawal stuff reactivated or something......... Took a chunk out of my summer.........oh well..........prioritized as best I could..........learning self care and acceptance and how and when to float.  Absolutely no gut reactions for me.......knock on wood...........all I did was add some more kefir to my diet. 

 

So.......take care okay.  Sounds like a good balance lately for you.......hard stuff and then not so hard stuff.

 

Love, peace, healing/recovery, and growth,

 

purple manymoretodays

 

Hey MMT,

 

Lovely to see you here  and thanks for stopping by.

 

Yes, hubby is definitely taking the job......its a very high profile project, something he's wanted to work on for some years, and his luck suddenly changed.....he is also extremely qualified to do the job and did very well at interview.  You're right, in that financially the pressure is off now.

 

I'm still job hunting, my two "hot" job leads didn't amount to anything so I'm still searching.  We've been living off savings for 18 months now, and need to replenish what has been spent to keep a roof over our heads all this time.

 

I WISH we had a pet, but we're not allowed to because the landlord has a strictly "no pets or children" policy, lol! Hey ho, one day we will get a bundle/herd of Labradors!!!!!!

 

You hit the nail on the head re: how we react to the behaviour of certain relatives.  My therapist confirmed my suspicion that my mother was a narcissist, in fact she said she was "highly narcissistic".  So yes, like you, I have to work on how I react to her toxic rages and remarks where she is out to "bate" me in order to get a reaction so that she can go for the jugular.  

 

In answer to your question whether any of my family have any redeeming qualities?  Well, my father is a very kind man, however, unfortunately his kindness and naivety screwed us financially as a family.  This (and my mother taking it all out on me) is what drove me into anxiety and depression all those years ago.  My mother didn't take any responsibility for their mistakes and turned a blind eye, and my father just bumbled along (in his dreamy ever the optimist way), hoping that more money would come from somewhere.  My brother stayed out of it completely, and there was just me left to "take action".  

 

My therapist said that my parents didn't really take care of me.  When I was 16 I was on my own in the world (not my choice) and I went to boarding school from the age of 8, so lets face it, they never really had to look after me.  "In loco parentis".  On that note "Acceptance" is key here, but it takes time to accept that one's mother is self-centred, and my parents just lived their life as they wanted without looking out for me.

 

The gum infection is on its way out, and the dentist said it would take 10-14 days to go completely.  I am only taking ABs for 3 days in order to minimise the damage to my gut.  Dentist said that 3 days of ABs should be enough to knock it on the head as I told him I didn't want to take them for 7 days.  Naturopath advised me to double up on probiotics to counter the effect of the ABs.  I have been feeling a bit fatigued the last few days, so maybe its the infection, I'm not sure.

 

MMT, self-care is something I'm still learning about, and I'm sorry your summer wasn't the best - yes auto-immune reactions are bad news.  Had over a year of that and its only just on its way out.

 

TC,

JC xx

[manymoretodays]

Yes then.  Sounds good.  That was then.  Now is now.  Of course, it still lingers.......the why me........I spose.  It doesn't have to.  I, as well.......raised myself I think.......figured that one out on my own.  You did your best and made your obligatory visit.  Sorry it/she ended up being so "toxic".  So sorry about your Dad too.  Tough stuff. 

 

And I don't know.......autoimmune........whatever.........on my stuff.   No diagnosis is always good.......for me........yet that's my best guess.   My GP just goes with a lot of "unspecified" in his charts now and doesn't offer me too many supplements as I continue to decline them.  He "somewhat" gets this post psycho drugging picture..........for that I AM thankful.  Poor guy.......just lost his daughter. 

 

The fatigue is tough.  And I have so much to get squared away before traveling.  Hoping the travel fairies are with me and the change does me good.  Re-energizes me.  June was fine and August is looking promising.

 

However, more happy than sad........more healthy in all arenas than not.  Surviving has it's perks.    Oh......all the people I meet.......we are everywhere.

 

Best on your new job when it arrives and settling in.

 

Sunday here........ahhhhh.......and then busy, busy for me.

 

Love, peace, recovery/healing, and growth,

 

mmt

[Mort81]

No problem , thanks JC for the advice , im cut out aloe juice which I started around the time of the skin things and see if it helps . Then I'll see about a doctor,  I need a new one but don't we all !

 

Anyway hope your doing okay , gum infection sounds rough ! But glad it's on its way out !

[Flowers]

Congrats to you and hubby on the new job! New beginnings and all that...............

 

Glad the dental problem is clearing up.

 

Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

39 minutes ago, Flowers said:

Congrats to you and hubby on the new job! New beginnings and all that...............

 

Glad the dental problem is clearing up.

 

Flowers xxx

 

Thanks Flowers,

 

His first day at work is today and he was only offered the job on Friday, lol!

 

I'm glad the gum infection is almost gone too, but I still feel fatigued..............hey ho.

 

Saw things have been going better for you which is great!  The hot climate in your neck of the woods is tough at this time of year.....we went to Portugal (Spanish border) almost this time last year, and it was unbearably hot.  Not surprisingly there were major forest fires in central Portugal which took their toll on the wonderful cork forests.

 

Love JC, 

xxx

[Junglechicken]

3 hours ago, Mort81 said:

No problem , thanks JC for the advice , im cut out aloe juice which I started around the time of the skin things and see if it helps . Then I'll see about a doctor,  I need a new one but don't we all !

 

Anyway hope your doing okay , gum infection sounds rough ! But glad it's on its way out !

 

Mort,

 

I've learnt a lot about the skin with all these skin troubles.......whatever was going on caused major inflammation in my body which manifested itself all over the skin on my upper body, face, neck and shoulders.......it was awful, and I tried just about every skin lotion and potion out there (including aloe).....none of them worked.  Why? because of what was going on in my gut/head!!!!!

 

I get everything checked out for peace of mind......its just worth finding out what's going on in case you need to stop eating something or you're allergic - there are so many reasons why our skin reacts the way it does.

 

Yes, the gum infection is mostly gone now.  I'm still fatigued though which is unlike me.

 

Keep us posted on what you find out the skin condition is.

 

JC

 

 

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

Just wanted to stop by and say congrats to hubby getting the job! I'm sure you are both relieved to have income now.

 

I had some dental work done the last couple of weeks and Novacain always makes me nauseous, even before these horrible meds. Hopefully your gums are feeling better.

 

Have a great day.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

2 minutes ago, Frogie said:

Hi JC:

 

Just wanted to stop by and say congrats to hubby getting the job! I'm sure you are both relieved to have income now.

 

I had some dental work done the last couple of weeks and Novacain always makes me nauseous, even before these horrible meds. Hopefully your gums are feeling better.

 

Have a great day.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Thanks Frogie  much appreciated!

 

Its been a very tough year on the hubs, but he's pulled through......suddenly his luck changed which is wonderful.

 

Once I've landed a job we'll be ok financially just got to keep at it.

 

Yes, my gum is much improved.....the infection and AB sapped my energy completely for over a week.....it was really odd as I don't usually experience problems with my energy levels (unless in a major depressive episode).

 

Anyway, have a great day yourself.

 

TC,

JC xxx

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Concerned my energy levels are still not back to normal after the gum infection.  The pain stopped 3 days ago, so maybe my body is still fighting it, I'm not sure.

 

Hubby has been waking up much earlier the last 3 days as he started his new job.....and so I've been waking up earlier too.

 

Have also been on the indoor rowing machine (10k) and walking.....but not as far.

 

I rarely have issues with energy levels and so this is concerning 

 

????????

 

 

[Junglechicken]

My demons came back to haunt me this afternoon:

 

Very anxious, worried about the colour of my pee, flushed in the face etc.,.....all because my hubby is away all day.

 

I'm finding this harder than I thought 

 

GOT to get a grip on myself and remember that's its JUST anxiety and nothing sinister.  The fatigue set of a chain reaction of health anxiety thoughts.

 

Old habits die hard, that's for sure.

[Junglechicken]

Naturopath told me that the reason my energy levels are still low is because my body is getting rid of the ABs and still fighting the infection.  It can take up to 2 weeks for energy levels to return to normal.

 

I have increased my dose of multinutrient supplement to x3/day.

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Used my brain, ha ha!

 

Took the calming essences I have and have walked past the demons and out the other side.

 

Kicked their asses to the curb, lol!

 

Trouble is I didn't row today (due to fatigue) so have built up cortisol in my body which ran riot...................

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

At least you are understanding your brain and body and what is going on and coming up with some excellent coping skills.

 

I think you may have  alerted me to something about high cortisol levels. I am much better if I can get out and do something fairly energetic (not to your high standard though!)

 

I struggle with being left alone sometimes but am trying to fill those times with lots to do so I am not counting the minutes until husband gets back.

 

At the moment I am OK ish so must not complain.  No doubt a wave will turn up soon so am making the most of this window.

 

Take care.

 

Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

27 minutes ago, Flowers said:

Hi JC

 

At least you are understanding your brain and body and what is going on and coming up with some excellent coping skills.

 

I think you may have  alerted me to something about high cortisol levels. I am much better if I can get out and do something fairly energetic (not to your high standard though!)

 

I struggle with being left alone sometimes but am trying to fill those times with lots to do so I am not counting the minutes until husband gets back.

 

At the moment I am OK ish so must not complain.  No doubt a wave will turn up soon so am making the most of this window.

 

Take care.

 

Flowers xxx

 

Hi Flowers,

 

Thank you for your support.......to be fair I could have been busier, but the fatigue wouldn't let me 

 

I know, I know, those darn waves keep lapping up on our metaphorical WD "beach" and we hope they won't touch our feet.  

 

Yes, exercise is brilliant at reducing cortisol levels in the body so that those disturbing symptoms we get are kept under control.

 

My energy levels are back up again after a day of resting.....I'm not good at resting but have to force myself, lol!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

I'm glad you kicked them to the curb. Way to go!

 

You deserve a rest day.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Got back from a lovely week away.  We mountain biked for 3 days on Exmoor and covered some rough terrain.

 

On the way back, we stopped off for a few days at my parents.....my brother and SIL and their kids were there, also my aunt.

 

Yesterday was very traumatic as my father must have banged an ulcer on his leg when getting up to go the loo in the night, as hubby and I rocked up in the morning at my parents to be greeted by a massive blood trail throughout the ground floor of their house with huge pools of blood in certain areas - it was 50ft long with shuffling footprints in both directions.  It was like a horror movie. 

 

Hubby, my brother and I cleaned it all up while my mothered cowered upstairs in her room smoking.  Unsurprisingly, Dad had to be admitted to hospital yesterday to be monitored and have some tests done, so he was in overnight....we won't know the test results until later today.  

 

Also, my mother has a horrendous cough which we all advised her to get checked out by a doctor.  It started up a couple of days ago, and before that she always had a dry cough.  This is very concerning, but she doesn't look after herself at all.

 

Feeling drained today as it took me a while to get to sleep last night.

 

Hope all you guys are well.

 

JC xxx

[AliG]

  JC.  That's life . I'm so sorry. How are you now ? Please look after you . 

[Junglechicken]

14 minutes ago, AliG said:

  JC.  That's life . I'm so sorry. How are you now ? Please look after you . 

 

Hey Ali,

 

I know it is.......I'm still feeling drained.

 

We got back home yesterday evening.

[Flowers]

So sorry you had such a rotten end to your lovely week away.

 

Hopefully you will be more relaxed now you are at home and will sleep better tonight.

 

Take care.

 

Flowers xxx

 

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Flowers.

 

My parent's situation is dire, there is no denying it.  My mother isn't capable of looking after herself, and certainly not my father as she is an alcoholic and not a "caring" type.  She is wasting away.

 

Various care people come and go, and I'm sure they are aware of the situation.  At least my aunt and brother could see the extent of how bad things are.  One of these days, social services will get called in to sort them out (that is what we are hoping anyway).  My mother should be in a home convalescing.

 

When I was growing up, things were never what they seemed.  There was always a disaster waiting to happen.

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Hi JC:

 

I'm sorry to hear about your parents. But glad your brother and aunt can see what's going on.

 

I hope you are doing well through all of this.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Frogie,

 

Its still sinking in really and mentally draining.

 

I'm about to ring the hospital to find out how my father's doing.

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

9 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Thanks Frogie,

 

Its still sinking in really and mentally draining.

 

I'm about to ring the hospital to find out how my father's doing.

 

TC,

JC xxx

JC:

 

I hope you hear some good news. You deserve it.

 

I'm glad you are doing ok otherwise.

 

Just know I'm thinking about you.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Flowers]

It would be so much easier if social services took over and made the decisions to get your parents the care they need. Much better than you trying to convince your mother she needs help herself! I am sure it will happen very soon by the sound of things.

 

Like Fogie says it is good that your family have seen how bad things are.

 

Hope your father is comfortable in hospital.

 

In my thoughts JC.

 

Flowers xxx

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Flowers and Frogie,

 

Really appreciate being in your thoughts with all this going on.

 

Hopefully Social Services will step in.

 

Only time will tell, and believe it or not the local hospital is pretty good so Dad should be well looked after.

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, Junglechicken said:

Thank you Flowers and Frogie,

 

Really appreciate being in your thoughts with all this going on.

 

Hopefully Social Services will step in.

 

Only time will tell, and believe it or not the local hospital is pretty good so Dad should be well looked after.

 

TC,

JC xxx

HC:

 

I'm glad to hear that the hospital is being good to your dad. That always helps in the healing process.

 

Hopefully social services will step in and give them the assistance they need.

 

I will be thinking about you.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Flowers]

Good to hear your Dad is well looked after.

 

Lets hope it is all resolved soon so you can have peace of mind.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

Update:

 

He is walking around the ward, his heart monitor is off and he should be discharged tomorrow if the Doctors are happy.

 

Thanks guys xxxx

[Flowers]

Great news!

 

xxxxxx