WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2022
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Morning ladies
Woke up at 4 am,wide awake with almost 8 hrs sleep so will make a cup of tea and get dressed ,feed Alfie and go try and keep up with Miles.1 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »I have the utmost empathy for people with foot pain. A few years back, I had severe bilateral plantar fasciitis, to the point it would bring me to tears at times. Once on my feet, I would avoid sitting down, because standing up was agonizing. I tried night splints, orthotics, special shoes...and finally, of all things, Crocs to the rescue. By this time, I had suffered for well over a year. I rarely wear anything other than Crocs. I don't care if they're fugly, as long as my feet don't hurt.
Karen in Virginia
I wear Oofos, but they don't seem to be helping. Maybe Crocs are what I need. Thanks for this.
Tina in CA
My most comfortable shoes are my Hoka One One trail running shoes.
My podiatrist, who I saw just a few days ago, agreed that they're good, but gave me lifts for the heels because apparently, I need a slight heel in my shoes. I've been wearing them with the lifts and they are good.
But my feet still go numb after a while.
Machka in Oz2 -
Machka & Lisa--I can remember the last time I cried. I get sad, but no tears. I just feel numb or angry. I go see my regular doctor next week and will talk to him about it. I don't want to go back on antidepressates as last time I didn't feel anything and then after several years on them I got the hives for 10 months everyday.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
Happily, for the most part, I don't feel anything either. It's a good thing ... emotionally numb.
Someone at my new job commented that I'm so calm despite all sorts of stuff going on there and I thought, a) nothing here compares to what I have gone through, and b) thank you antidepressants!!
M in Oz
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Heather-I wonder if we ever exit chrysalis, or are just unable to see it at times?
Machka-I can't remember-have you been fitted for custom made orthotics? Podiatrists mold them here. While they limit shoe choices (you take out regular insoles so only work in certain brands) they have helped me tremendously.
Viv UK-I would also have been mad with that mix up with the district nurse. Hope the seaside is relaxing for you.
Started this reply last night and got interrupted by phone call!
I've never worn Birkenstocks. With my orthotics I mainly prefer my Brook Ghosts or a pair of New Balance. For shoes without orthotic, I discovered Naot a few years ago. They are made in Israel and typically have a cork sole. They are incredibly comfortable, even with my bad feet. I have two sling back pair but am hoping to find some stock in a store soon so I can try different styles. I have found that the shoe that worked at one point in my life doesn't always work today.
Health Update:Physical therapy is progressing. Evidently I have a lot of muscles trying to compensate for the loss of pelvic floor support/control. Consequently, one day abductors are high, glutes on another, etc. Never ending puzzle. While there has been some progress, I don't think this is going to completely ready problem. Prolapse is not comfortable at all. I am going to doctor next week to discuss/evaluate progress. My evaluation of things is that uterus may be beyond salvage through physical therapy only. If doctor thinks surgery is appropriate (and can, with therapy) resolve most of the issue I would rather do it this fall-I have met my insurance out of pocket! Oh well, at least this is a learning experience. Of course, I also need to get results from brain MRI on Sept 8 and meet with Endo on Sept 22 to see if he has any plans (I am guessing I will stay in monitor phase with him
Working from home today. Getting in a series of my stretches for various muscles that need it. Nice thing is I don't have to take much time getting dressed!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Machka-I can't remember-have you been fitted for custom made orthotics? Podiatrists mold them here. While they limit shoe choices (you take out regular insoles so only work in certain brands) they have helped me tremendously.
Health Update:Physical therapy is progressing. Evidently I have a lot of muscles trying to compensate for the loss of pelvic floor support/control. Consequently, one day abductors are high, glutes on another, etc. Never ending puzzle. While there has been some progress, I don't think this is going to completely ready problem. Prolapse is not comfortable at all. I am going to doctor next week to discuss/evaluate progress. My evaluation of things is that uterus may be beyond salvage through physical therapy only. If doctor thinks surgery is appropriate (and can, with therapy) resolve most of the issue I would rather do it this fall-I have met my insurance out of pocket! Oh well, at least this is a learning experience. Of course, I also need to get results from brain MRI on Sept 8 and meet with Endo on Sept 22 to see if he has any plans (I am guessing I will stay in monitor phase with him
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
Yes, I have been fitted for custom-made orthotics by a previous podiatrist. My current podiatrist had a look at them and told me that they're suited to me and still have some life left in them so he didn't want to mould up another pair for me.
However, I can only wear them in relatively flat shoes that are a little bit big for me.
Both my Hoka One One shoes and the orthotics help ease the pain from my arthritis. In my right foot, I have severe arthritis in the joint of my big toe, where it meets the foot. In my left foot, I have moderate arthritis in that same joint. Prior to this new numbness deal, I was able to run and walk with the Hokas and walk with hiking-style shoes with the orthotics and my feet were fine.
This numbness, tingling and pain thing is something new, in a different part of my foot.
I'll be seeing a physio specialising in the lower back (and lower limbs) and I'm hopeful that he should be able to help me.
Health Issues:Opposite to you, I have an exceptionally tight pelvic floor and for about a year I saw a specialist physiotherapist to deal with that. Briefly (I hope), I had all sorts of issues with what I thought was perimenopause. In 2015, they discovered a huge, pre-cancerous polyp in my uterus which I had removed and I had to go through testing every 6 months after that. In 2017, they discovered more pre-cancerous polyps and other pre-cancerous cells throughout the female system. I had another surgery to deal with them, and then had to go for testing every year. At my second set of tests (2019), the ultrasound specialist discovered I wasn't emptying my bladder properly. Shortly after, it was discovered that I had a prolapsed bladder and somehow that's related to the 2 pre-cancer surgeries and the exceptionally tight pelvic floor. Stress hasn't helped either. However, after about a year of physio, things were much improved. I've been for another set of tests just recently to check on the pre-cancer situation, including a biopsy, and apparently it's still there, but "low risk" at the moment. I'll go through another set of tests next year.
In addition, I am planning to change doctors. As I've mentioned earlier, I've recently lost my doctor, back-up doctor, and back-up back-up doctor because they've all gone into medical areas different from being GPs.
And I wasn't impressed with the doctor I've recently seen. She was getting set to go to The Netherlands and was very distracted and just seemed to want to get me out of her office. So I'm tired of this clinic. They don't have great reviews anymore and I feel like we're scraping the bottom of the barrel with doctors there. When I get set up with a new doctor, I also want to have my brain scanned again. It has been a few years (2019, I think) since it was last scanned when they discovered I have a decent sized brain cyst on the left side. That should probably be checked again after 3 years to see if it has changed size.
I'm also on waiting lists to see a specialist about my kidneys and to go for a nerve conduction study to see if that sheds any light on my feet and leg issues.
Gotta love health issues!
I hope you can get yours sorted with minimal difficulty.
Machka in Oz
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Machka9...I hope your feet problems get better
Tina...I think back to when I was younger and married. I was blindsided by the idea that I was in charge of the cooking and cleaning. I don't know why. Certainly women had been doing this since the dawn of time. I just assumed my relationship would be more modern. I have been married 30 years and don't think I have gotten over it. When my present husband passes I think about dating. I have 2 aunts who have found men at later ages. But they enjoyed their responsibilities as household manager. I just don't know if I can bring myself to be a household manager any longer. The thought of cooking or cleaning for someone and the risk of more caretaking again turn me off. Yet it is sad to be alone. And planning the vacations, I did all that. He could have cared less what we did.
Ketone Karen..Nebraska is beautiful.
Well a caretaker is coming at 6pm. I will probably have 2 hours with interruptions to do something before she comes. I should clean the baseboards but will probably try and read. I could use some exercise as well.4 -
Well my mom is up and seems fine after her double dose of meds. I called the cardiologist to ask if she should take more this morning or not. And I put the pills out of sight.
Annie in Delaware2 -
Little boy down for his morning nap...and tonight we have the last outside concert.. we shall see if they cancel ,could be thunderstorms.1
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Good morning ladies!
Rosemarie - I am following your story. My husband passed in May, he had many physical and cognition issues but not to the stage where he needed a caretaker like your husband does. Not to be insensitive - is he in hospice or have you been given a projection on how much longer his disease is likely to progress? Sending you strength. So glad you are able to get out of the house at times.
Kay - your story about firing your cleaner- that's what happened to us with the previous one. Not punctual at all, which drove my DH crazy and he would become very anxious. She did a very good job when she was here, but often stretched 3 hours into 4 or more with all of her "breaks" on the cellphone. After several warnings and half-hearted attempts on her part to improve, I let her go.
Found a new gal, she always arrives on time and does the tasks I assign her, and leaves her cellphone in the car. She's not as picky as the other gal was, but she does an adequate job in the 2 hours she's allotted.
Feet! Ack!! My broken toe has healed, the toe itself doesn't hurt but the joint where it attaches to the foot and neighbor toe are often painful, red and swollen. I'm guessing arthritis. Thankfully I can wear my walking shoes again and get back to street walking, lol.
Busy day yesterday. Tried to think of an excuse not to mow the dandelions, even called the county Fire Marshal hoping he'd say "stay off the mower - too high of fire risk if the blade hits a stone." Instead, he said OK to mow before 10 as there would be enough dew on the grass. Drat.
So I climbed on the mower and whipped around the front and back and mainly just got the clumps of dandelions. Patiently waiting for them to fluff and get it over with!!
Then decided to get out the little carpet cleaner and go after part of the living room carpet. Since I want to get a new recliner one of these days, thought I'd best move the old one and attack that. Glad I did, it looks much better now.
Heather - Can't wait to see your neighbor's finished construction project.
Tina - A lot going on for you and your husband. Been there. Hugs!
Walking partner's new knee is doing great, it's only been a little over a month and we're able to do a mile and a half at a decent pace without her needing a cane. She's probably out waiting for me right now.
Make it a wonderful day!
Lanette
SW WA State
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I feel like all of our "entertainment" is my responsibility. He will say "we should do xyz, at some point" and then just expects me to make it happen. He said recently, we should go somewhere for the holidays, then just dropped it. Does your DH help with planning? Is this just how it is? Why does he get to the be the "idea person," and I have to execute?
I actually do try to plan things, but he is non-committal and then the opportunity passes. When I plan things just for myself, he gets mad because he has terrible FOMO. I really don't feel like I can win.
Tina in CA
You described my DH! It’s not uncommon I think.
RvRita
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Annie, it's called saying "no thank you". (without any explanation) Or in your case. "I think I'm done" (and just be done) You don't need to offer an explanation for moving on. Things change, people change, life changes. Just do it. Obviously others have.
Karen, those pix are gorgeous!
I'd love to be a fly on the wall in THAT exit interview, Tracey! WOAH BABY!
Not much new or different here. It's Tuesday, so I'm "working". Decided I'm not going to work summers anymore. I work TOO much more than my hours and don't get paid for it and don't get the time off during the year that I deserve and now "they" want me to schedule it a year in advance instead of being able to take it whenever I'd like. So, I'm just going to be done with this craziness. This was supposed to be for my benefit (and theirs) but it's not working out that way. Hubby mentioned retirement again, but I'm still not ready. Wouldn't that be a treat though???
Have a glorious day all!
Carla, in MN4 -
Went to therapy yesterday and off all meds there to let my system recover from the med reactions. Will re-evaluate in 2 weeks.
Weather has been much cooler and I get up earlier now 6:30 am vs. 10) since I’m off meds so morning walks are back! I really enjoy them.
Someone mentioned scuba diving…. We get many scuba divers here because the lake is so deep, salted so has weird vegetation, springs, and there is a car under the water. They train people here as well as free divers. Very interesting for me as I have a water phobia of going in over my head.
RvRita2 -
We’re moving slow today. We each chose different breakfasts. I chose cottage cheese and blueberries, a favorite breakfast for me. DH chose yoghurt. We were both happy.3
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Rosemarie- Your situation is very difficult. My heart goes out to you. I have never been much of a homemaker. I love cooking and I reluctantly do the laundry, but DH does all the clearing up, kitchen tidying, trash, gardening etc. He prepares a very healthy breakfast and shops for fruit and veg. I order delivery, or go round to the deli for a chat! On balance, we are equal in chores. I have a cleaner once a fortnight and we are both tidy people. We even make our own side of the bed in the morning and put new linen on together. I never iron my husband's things and never have. I don't iron hardly at all these days.
When I was first married to my first husband, we featured in Homes and Gardens as a 'modern' couple who shared chores!
This would have been around 1973.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx2 -
Our 'bonding' shopping trip turned out great and exceeded expectations. Normally, you never find what you went for. This time we got exactly what we wanted plus bonuses!
DH wanted a new tweed cap to replace the one he lost. Found a lovely blue tweed one. Then we stopped at a sausage shop and bought Italian fennel sausages as a bonus for dinner. Going to have them with cabbage and sweet potato.
Then we went to M&S looking for a light, summer jacket for him. Found a lovely one! Navy with a collar and zip. I added a black, short sleeve t-shirt as I like a man in black.
Then we bought two very nice grey mugs to replace a chipped one.
Good, very good day. 👍
The main point of the trip was to book me in for a 'taster' pottery throwing class. That's something I've always wanted to do. My father was a keen amateur potter and I am passionate about ceramics. So I'm booked in for a class on the 3rd September. Watch this space!
Love Heather UK xxxxxx3 -
My ex used to say that we split our chores fifty fifty and then I hired my half out! Lol there was some truth there. But only some.
Annie in Delaware2 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »I have the utmost empathy for people with foot pain. A few years back, I had severe bilateral plantar fasciitis, to the point it would bring me to tears at times. Once on my feet, I would avoid sitting down, because standing up was agonizing. I tried night splints, orthotics, special shoes...and finally, of all things, Crocs to the rescue. By this time, I had suffered for well over a year. I rarely wear anything other than Crocs. I don't care if they're fugly, as long as my feet don't hurt.
Karen in Virginia
I wear Oofos, but they don't seem to be helping. Maybe Crocs are what I need. Thanks for this.
Tina in CA
My most comfortable shoes are my Hoka One One trail running shoes.
My podiatrist, who I saw just a few days ago, agreed that they're good, but gave me lifts for the heels because apparently, I need a slight heel in my shoes. I've been wearing them with the lifts and they are good.
But my feet still go numb after a while.
Machka in Oz
I downloaded a list of recommended shoes from a podiatrist. Hoka is the brand for every type of shoe that they recommend. I need to look at those. I did order a pair one time, but they didn't feel great, so I sent them back. Maybe time to try again.1 -
Took Miles to see his mom ,and as we are waiting he loves to hold on to the steering wheel and stand in my lap.. and he said dada .clearly..
Tracy said im lucky and i sure am..because my ex doesn't see Miles much,Kyles mom doesn't see him much at all maybe at a holiday.Kyles dad is in South Carolina and ill..
So basically its,me Kyle,Tracy and Carmine that he knows..
And its so sad.. i remember growing up with my cousins and aunts and uncles around.and my grandparents too.
I will cherish every moment I have with all my family..3 -
Heather-I wonder if we ever exit chrysalis, or are just unable to see it at times?
Machka-I can't remember-have you been fitted for custom made orthotics? Podiatrists mold them here. While they limit shoe choices (you take out regular insoles so only work in certain brands) they have helped me tremendously.
I've never worn Birkenstocks. With my orthotics I mainly prefer my Brook Ghosts or a pair of New Balance. For shoes without orthotic, I discovered Naot a few years ago. They are made in Israel and typically have a cork sole. They are incredibly comfortable, even with my bad feet. I have two sling back pair but am hoping to find some stock in a store soon so I can try different styles. I have found that the shoe that worked at one point in my life doesn't always work today.
Working from home today. Getting in a series of my stretches for various muscles that need it. Nice thing is I don't have to take much time getting dressed!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
I have a pair of Naot too and I LOVE them. I wore them so much that I replaced the insole because I couldn't find the same pair again. They are still great...the new insole is like a new shoe.
I hope you find the best solution to your medical issue. I know that these types of surgeries have come a long way and I am happy women have such choices now. My grandmother had this issue and there was no option to fix it for her.
Tina in CA1 -
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Someone mentioned scuba diving…. We get many scuba divers here because the lake is so deep, salted so has weird vegetation, springs, and there is a car under the water. They train people here as well as free divers. Very interesting for me as I have a water phobia of going in over my head.
RvRita
That was me. We do a lot of dive vacations. My photo here is me underwater being entertained, or entertaining a juvenile sea lion...whichever side you're on.
Tina in CA2 -
Machka-I do have the name of a podiatrist and am making an appointment.
Rosemarie-I don't think I'd "date" either. Men are exhausting. I'm perfectly content being alone and I'd move closer to family where I would likely not even think about loneliness.
There was improvement. We did have a talk and he came home from work with a renewed attitude about our relationship. I asked him if he wanted to go to a baseball game with me and told him he had to commit, and he did. So, we will see how it goes on that day. Change is hard. We've been down this path before. I guess it's up to me to make it stick.
Tina in CA4 -
Fennel sausages were just great. I have another four in the freezer for another day. I cooked the cabbage with fennel seeds. It was all heavenly. To celebrate our unusually successful shopping trip we opened a bottle of Merlot.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx3 -
Heather-I heard a radio story about someone getting alcohol free wines into restaurants in France. I thought of your son. We have switched out some of our booze to AF now. It is not the same, but the psychological effect works to some degree and it has fewer calories than juices. Water just gets boring.
Tina in CA3 -
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Pip--My DH wears crocs most the time and loves them. He says at work they make his feel not hurt or feel so tired.
Viv--Sorry to hear about the problems with your mom and the home nurse.
Several months ago I brought a pair of Hoka as had heard lots of positive things. After less that 30 days my back was out and lots of pain. I took them back. I wear New Balance and sketers and rotate them each day for work ( I have 5 pairs) and then when I am not working I wear crocks or if riding motorcycle short boots.
Working 12 hour shifts this week. Next week we should get back to more normal schedule as new girl will be trainned and one that was out on surgery leave will be back. I am so looking forward to it.
Thursday afternoon I go see the heart doctor and then next Tuesday my regular doctor. Not expecting much change. Have to stop and get blood work one morning this week.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE 4
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