☼ Junglechicken

[Frogie]

1 hour ago, Junglechicken said:

The good news?

 

IBS has stopped, my bowels have fallen back into a "routine", lol.

 

But my throat is sore, phlegm and a cough, and I feel run down/exhausted.

Hi JC:

 

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I think all of us had a nightmare Christmas. I'm sure glad it's over.

 

I'm glad your IBS has settled, mine picked up this morning, oh well...

 

Take care of yourself and keep us up to date.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

3 minutes ago, Frogie said:

Hi JC:

 

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I think all of us had a nightmare Christmas. I'm sure glad it's over.

 

I'm glad your IBS has settled, mine picked up this morning, oh well...

 

Take care of yourself and keep us up to date.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Thanks Frogie, it's good to hear from you.

 

Yes, I'll be putting it behind me for sure.

 

Sorry to hear you've been hit with the IBS........we trade one ailment for another don't we?

 

Right, I'm off to bed for some rest and to take some cold and flu stuff.

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Just now, Junglechicken said:

 

Thanks Frogie, it's good to hear from you.

 

Yes, I'll be putting it behind me for sure.

 

Sorry to hear you've been hit with the IBS........we trade one ailment for another don't we?

 

Right, I'm off to bed for some rest and to take some cold and flu stuff.

 

TC,

JC xxx

JC:

 

It seems we are trading one thing for another. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of it lol...

 

Take your cold/flu medicine and get some rest.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Frogie said:

JC:

 

It seems we are trading one thing for another. I don't know about you, but I'm tired of it lol...

 

Take your cold/flu medicine and get some rest.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

My phone rang an hour after I had gone to bed.....it was the care home.  Speaking to my brother in a couple of hrs about it.

 

Decided to get up, rang the hospital who wouldn't tell me how my mother was due to the "data protection Act/confidentiality" which wound me up because I don't live in the town where the hospital is.

 

She is still short of breath apparently, which was all they would tell me.  Got stroppy with the receptionist and said I couldn't call in at the hospital as I don't live there, so they told me to call back in half an hr when I could talk to the Ward sister.

 

Ughh!

[Frogie]

24 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

My phone rang an hour after I had gone to bed.....it was the care home.  Speaking to my brother in a couple of hrs about it.

 

Decided to get up, rang the hospital who wouldn't tell me how my mother was due to the "data protection Act/confidentiality" which wound me up because I don't live in the town where the hospital is.

 

She is still short of breath apparently, which was all they would tell me.  Got stroppy with the receptionist and said I couldn't call in at the hospital as I don't live there, so they told me to call back in half an hr when I could talk to the Ward sister.

 

Ughh!

JC:

 

I'm sorry to hear the care home called as soon as you went to bed. That's Murphy's Law. At least with me.

 

I hope you get the answers you need when you call the hospital.

 

Please keep us up to date.

 

Take care, and feel better,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Mum has pneumonia..

 

They will keep her in for a few days to treat it, but I couldn't find out anymore.

 

I will be ringing back in a few days.

[Frogie]

Just now, Junglechicken said:

Mum has pneumonia..

 

They will keep her in for a few days to treat it, but I couldn't find out anymore.

 

I will be ringing back in a few days.

I'm sorry to hear that, but at least she can't smoke so she can heal.

 

I smoked for I think about 35 years and quit 2 years in March. I feel so much better.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks again Frogie, the thing is, it'll be impossible to stop her from smoking when she gets home.

 

Looks like I'll be talking to the hospital and her surgery to see what needs to happen re: her care once discharged.

 

Some people are incapable of quitting certain bad habits - my mother and MIL.  You did well to quit Frogie!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Just now, Junglechicken said:

Thanks again Frogie, the thing is, it'll be impossible to stop her from smoking when she gets home.

 

Looks like I'll be talking to the hospital and her surgery to see what needs to happen re: her care once discharged.

 

Some people are incapable of quitting certain bad habits - my mother and MIL.  You did well to quit Frogie!

 

TC,

JC xxx

I'm sorry you are going through this with your dad first and now your mom.

 

Know you will be in my thoughts.

 

Take care of yourself.

 

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Can't work out what's wrong with my right leg.

 

I have a few thread veins on my outer thigh, and sometimes it feels as though the nerves (or veins) are firing off where the veins are, and its painful.

 

They aren't varicose veins, but wondering if I should see my doctor anyway?

 

All vital stats are "normal" including cholesterol.

[Frogie]

48 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Can't work out what's wrong with my right leg.

 

I have a few thread veins on my outer thigh, and sometimes it feels as though the nerves (or veins) are firing off where the veins are, and its painful.

 

They aren't varicose veins, but wondering if I should see my doctor anyway?

 

All vital stats are "normal" including cholesterol.

I don't work out. I have a Pilates machine and stationary bike. I dust them and they stare at me.

 

I don't know anything about veins, I wish I could help you.

 

Could you call your dr and ask them what it might be?

 

I'm glad all your vitals are normal. My cholesterol is a little high, which means I need to exercise.

 

My fiancé and I are going on a diet the 1st. Can't wait!

 

Hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[brassmonkey]

They are known as "spider veins".  They are harmless but can be sensitive to the touch sometimes.  There might be some tingling from your lower back showing up there because of the sciatic nerve.

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Frogie and Brass,

 

im worrying again only because I seem to have right leg ache / pain.

 

Not sure if it's been triggered by the flu virus or not.

 

Ughh! All the stress over Xmas I expect.......

[Junglechicken]

Does anyone else experience gut issues with the flu?

 

I have been getting these twinges in my gut, and fairly frequent visits to the loo 

 

Not sure if its to do with the paracetamol in the cold and flu medication or what?

 

Thanks guys,

JC xx

[Frogie]

4 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Does anyone else experience gut issues with the flu?

 

I have been getting these twinges in my gut, and fairly frequent visits to the loo 

 

Not sure if its to do with the paracetamol in the cold and flu medication or what?

 

Thanks guys,

JC xx

It could be just the flu JC. But your body could be ridding of the meds you are taking for the flu. 

 

When I get the flu, I go to the loo more than usual. And that's a lot lol...

 

Sorry im not much help. I'm not a dr or a mod. Hopefully someone with more experience can help.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Frogie, actually that is helpful, and you're probably right, my body doesn't like the cold and flu meds.

 

Fortunately I don't have "the runs", but things seem to be moving through me faster than usual.

 

Hey ho, its going to be a quiet New Year's eve AGAIN, lol!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

2 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Thanks Frogie, actually that is helpful, and you're probably right, my body doesn't like the cold and flu meds.

 

Fortunately I don't have "the runs", but things seem to be moving through me faster than usual.

 

Hey ho, its going to be a quiet New Year's eve AGAIN, lol!

 

TC,

JC xxx

I'm glad I could help then.

 

I don't have the runs, I just seem to go a lot.

 

It's always a quiet New Year here. Last night we were in bed before 8:30, I can't remember the last time I saw midnight for New Years lol...

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

Sounds like us, we're both worn out from everything.... we'll maybe watch a film and then get an early night.

 

We're mid-40s going on 60s!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[AliG]

Happy New Year, JC. I hope this year brings healing and happiness your way. These drugs can cause so much imbalance and it takes a while to correct that. I see that in you and I've also experienced it, but I'm finding that it does eventually start to come back into balance with a few tweaks and largely staying away from doctors. The nervous system heals itself over time when left to it's own devices and when given the optimal conditions.

[Frogie]

27 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

Sounds like us, we're both worn out from everything.... we'll maybe watch a film and then get an early night.

 

We're mid-40s going on 60s!

 

TC,

JC xxx

We are worn out too.

 

You are younger than me. I'm in my 50's!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

10 minutes ago, AliG said:

Happy New Year, JC. I hope this year brings healing and happiness your way. These drugs can cause so much imbalance and it takes a while to correct that. I see that in you and I've also experienced it, but I'm finding that it does eventually start to come back into balance with a few tweaks and largely staying away from doctors. The nervous system heals itself over time when left to it's own devices and when given the optimal conditions.

 

Happy New Year Ali,

 

I have my Naturopath to thank (and you guys) for helping me, although there is still some way to go; including the much needed "inner work" on self-esteem etc.,

 

You're right about "optimal conditions" though, which aren't always possible with all that life throws at us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

3 minutes ago, Frogie said:

We are worn out too.

 

You are younger than me. I'm in my 50's!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Oh I know, we are younger...... its compounded stress, always so many BIG things going on to deal with.

 

Retirement would be very welcome, lol!

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

14 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Oh I know, we are younger...... its compounded stress, always so many BIG things going on to deal with.

 

Retirement would be very welcome, lol!

TC,

JC xxx

Lots of stress that I need to learn to get rid of.

 

Hopefully I will in 2018. And you too!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Scorpio]

Hi junglechicken 

‘I’m so sorry you are suffering with the flu, im in the same boat since Christmas Day - yuk. My stomach has also been upset with nausea added for fun. I think the whole system suffers with the flu and I have only dared take paracetamol when desperate. I take Pholcodine at night to try and stop the dry coughing but it’s not proving very efficient. 

‘Like you it will be an early night for us too and I would normally be happy to wave the new year in and in my 60s, so don’t worry as you get better your enjoyment of nye will come back. 

‘Happy new year to you and a happy new house to look forward to. Hopefully all those other worries will get sorted out. 

[Junglechicken]

3 minutes ago, Scorpio said:

Hi junglechicken 

‘I’m so sorry you are suffering with the flu, im in the same boat since Christmas Day - yuk. My stomach has also been upset with nausea added for fun. I think the whole system suffers with the flu and I have only dared take paracetamol when desperate. I take Pholcodine at night to try and stop the dry coughing but it’s not proving very efficient. 

‘Like you it will be an early night for us too and I would normally be happy to wave the new year in and in my 60s, so don’t worry as you get better your enjoyment of nye will come back. 

‘Happy new year to you and a happy new house to look forward to. Hopefully all those other worries will get sorted out. 

 

Hi Scorpio,

 

I'm so sorry you're suffering too, its bloody awful the whole thing isn't it? 

 

My head really hurts (blocked sinuses on right side), especially when I cough......  yes, the whole system must get affected by it, especially in our state.

 

Will look into the Pholcodine, as I mistakenly took Paracetomol at 10:30pm before bed, and early hours of the morning, I got an upset stomach.  This happened 3 days ago as well, stomach issues and flatulence.

 

Wishing you and your family a really Happy New Year, with better health!  Thank you for your kind wishes 

 

HUGS,

JC xxx

 

[Junglechicken]

1 hour ago, Frogie said:

Lots of stress that I need to learn to get rid of.

 

Hopefully I will in 2018. And you too!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Hypnotherapy CD Frogie!!  Back to positive brainwashing, lol!

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

6 minutes ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Hypnotherapy CD Frogie!!  Back to positive brainwashing, lol!

 

TC,

JC xxx

I need to do that. That will be one of my resolutions for the new year!

 

My fiancé and I are going on a diet too. That should help.

 

Thanks JC.

 

Feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Scorpio]

Hi junglechicken 

‘I had a sinus infection with the cold early in December and found the netti pot with saline rinse helped the pain as well as steaming my head over boiling water with olbas oil. The Pholcodine doesn’t seem to give me any bad effects and really helped with the dry cough. I hope it helps you, so miserable isn’t it. 

 

We will both both recover from this eventually and then hopefully life will seem better again. Enjoy your night and get well soon. 

[Junglechicken]

49 minutes ago, Scorpio said:

Hi junglechicken 

‘I had a sinus infection with the cold early in December and found the netti pot with saline rinse helped the pain as well as steaming my head over boiling water with olbas oil. The Pholcodine doesn’t seem to give me any bad effects and really helped with the dry cough. I hope it helps you, so miserable isn’t it. 

 

We will both both recover from this eventually and then hopefully life will seem better again. Enjoy your night and get well soon. 

 

Yes, its miserable, and like you Scorpio, we've had back to back colds for the last 2 months (stress and compromised immune systems).

 

We've got a netti pot, and I got it out the medicine cabinet, lol!  Might use Vicks in boiling water to open the nasal passages......

 

Still have gut trouble  cramps, flatulence......

 

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Saddest thing earlier, I rang up my Dad's nursing home, the nurse put him on the phone to me, and he didn't know who I was...........

[Scorpio]

Hi junglechicken 

 

oh no that’s just so sad about your dad, I’m so sorry for both of you. Life can be so cruel and it’s always highlighted at this time of year. I know how much you have done for both your parents but your dad is being cared for as is your mum and maybe for the first time you have to put yourself first. You are ill, caused as you say by all this stress, so step back from it all and give yourself a chance to recover from this god awful flu.  Good idea with the vicks inhaler, and I’m sure the netti pot will help disgusting though it is. Try the Pholcodine in the hope you can sleep without the rotten cough. 

Im sure once you let yourself rest your gut will calm down, is probiotic yoghurt any help, I use Rachel’s organic yoghurt with ginger which seems to have helped me. The cramping as you know I get a lot but it also did ease before I became ill again. 

Let me know if any of it helps. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. 

[Junglechicken]

20 hours ago, Scorpio said:

Hi junglechicken 

 

oh no that’s just so sad about your dad, I’m so sorry for both of you. Life can be so cruel and it’s always highlighted at this time of year. I know how much you have done for both your parents but your dad is being cared for as is your mum and maybe for the first time you have to put yourself first. You are ill, caused as you say by all this stress, so step back from it all and give yourself a chance to recover from this god awful flu.  Good idea with the vicks inhaler, and I’m sure the netti pot will help disgusting though it is. Try the Pholcodine in the hope you can sleep without the rotten cough. 

Im sure once you let yourself rest your gut will calm down, is probiotic yoghurt any help, I use Rachel’s organic yoghurt with ginger which seems to have helped me. The cramping as you know I get a lot but it also did ease before I became ill again. 

Let me know if any of it helps. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. 

 

Thank you Scorpio, yes it is.  Its been a particularly painful and depressing Christmas.  Also relieved that New Year is over with.

 

I just got back from a 7k walk (which was too much).  Think I still have a low grade fever, as before we went on the walk I had concentrated urine.........its as though my bladder doesn't register this, and I get the signal to pee, but its a lurid green/yellow colour (due to the supplements I take).  Also had some loose bowels so must be dehydration, or upset gut.  Anyway, now my CNS seems over-stimulated.  

 

Unfortunately, I ran out of probiotics before Christmas, and am still waiting for them to be delivered.

 

Ughh! 

 

How are you? How was your Christmas?  Did you get through it ok?

[Scorpio]

Hi junglechicken 

 

blimey 7km you are a lot stronger than me at the moment I’m finding climbing up the stairs hard after this flu virus. Hopefully your probiotics will help once delivered as it’s miserable having rotten bowel/gut issues. How is your cough, did you try steaming with vick and the netti pot. I’m not at all surprised your cns is over stimulated after all the stress. 

 

I was awake nearly all night with coughing spasms which has made me feel rotten again today back to all the flu like symptoms. I did make myself take the tree and decs down then cleaned the lounge and upstairs which is so much more than the whole past week.  My flu virus started early hours of Christmas morning and have no idea how I got through the day the rest of the week was spent with me either flat on my back or wishing I was. Christmas what Christmas!   

 

I hope you start to feel better very very soon but for goodness sake give yourself a good rest to try and recover from all that stress and worry over your parents. 

[manymoretodays]

What's this about feeling 60...ish????!!!!!!!  So far so good on being on the early end of the 60's for me.  Certainly dear family illness and struggle does age us temporarily......hopefully......not permanently.  As well as our own stuff does sometimes.  Is the key our ability to relax?  Our meditative periods?  I wish I knew.  I think it's a combination of many things.  Cleaning and cooking here are suiting for today/tonight.  A new day tomorrow.  A new Year!  I'm ready.  Kind of a mild grieving type thing today too though.             Best.          mmt

[Junglechicken]

5 hours ago, manymoretodays said:

What's this about feeling 60...ish????!!!!!!!  So far so good on being on the early end of the 60's for me.  Certainly dear family illness and struggle does age us temporarily......hopefully......not permanently.  As well as our own stuff does sometimes.  Is the key our ability to relax?  Our meditative periods?  I wish I knew.  I think it's a combination of many things.  Cleaning and cooking here are suiting for today/tonight.  A new day tomorrow.  A new Year!  I'm ready.  Kind of a mild grieving type thing today too though.             Best.          mmt

 

Its probably the flu mmt, feel achy and now I'm losing my voice too.

 

Have had to postpone the appointments I had set up for this week including an interview tomorrow.

 

Hey ho, I hope 2018 brings you good things mmt.

 

Best,

JC

[Junglechicken]

Eeek, not happy 

 

Losing voice, and chest hurts..........

 

This bloody flu virus 

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, Junglechicken said:

Eeek, not happy 

 

Losing voice, and chest hurts..........

 

This bloody flu virus 

Sorry to hear you still aren't feeling well.

 

Do you think it's a virus and not bacterial? Maybe you should have the dr check you out since your chest is hurting and you are losing your voice.

 

I hope you feel better soon.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx