WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024
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Good morning
Yesterday I at least felt productive-hehe! Not quite caught up at work, but made a huge dent. At home got sheets changed, laundry done, a few things ordered, dinner cooked, and kitchen cleaned. Really need to move more!
Rita Allergies....for years I took zyrtec every night and still got bronchitis 3 times a year from allergies. I have been adding local honey to my coffee for about 10 years and rarely have to take any allergy meds nor have I had bronchitis. DH was taking, under allergist care, allegra at night, zyrtec in the morning, using nasacort in the morning and Flonase at night. He finally agreed to trying local honey in his coffee about three years ago. He has been down to zyrtec in the morning and Nasacort at bedtime for over a year. Might be worth finding a local beekeeper.
Pip Like you, I too get rid of cars when they become problematic. I don't want the hassle. It is nice that the newer model still is to your liking. I loved my Escapes, but after the second one, haven't cared for the changes Ford made.
To those suffering with health issues, hugs! We really are our best advocates. I believe gone are the days when GPs knew you and listened.
Need to get day started. DH has dentist appointment this morning.
I am thankful for all of the support and information that everyone shares!
Much love,
Kylia in Ohio5 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Machka, we see more and more medical people who aren't quite MD doctors. But I prefer specialist experience to general education. Even at the triage stage, experience is so important.
Have a good day my friends!
Annie in Delaware
Yeah, that's why I like going to specialists like neurosurgeons, gynaecologic-oncologists, optometrists and physiotherapists, etc. ... they've got the experience. Chances are they've seen similar situations before.
M in Oz
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Allie - thanks for the update on Tracy. Hugs and sending good thoughts all works out fine.
Vicki - glad you caught the checkbook error before it went into overdraft. Good idea checking with the bank. I was glad when I could finally see my statement in real time on my Credit Union webpage. Prior to that, it would sometimes be a guessing game too when my DH was also writing checks out of that account. Have a safe drive to Iowa. I just checked your weather for this weekend - looks like pretty cold but at least you shouldn't have to contend with a blizzard this trip.
Pip - nice lease car! A shame the Sube you had was eating batteries, they are supposed to go for 250,000 miles without much trouble. Those new lights and room arrangement look great.
Tina - could that blur in your eye be a gigantic floater? Another reason I don't like driving at night - vision gets blurry when it's stirred up. Some days worse than others.
Lisa - glad you can get the cream and things will be better in your pelvic area. Even if your cardiologist isn't taller than I am, he's still A-OK.
Barbie - nice to get the bone scan and blood draw out of the way and get back to your normal clothing.
Machka - thank you for the information on diplopia. That image you posted sure reminds me of the eye test at the optometrist's.
Tracey - good luck on that project, you'll be a busy gal for a couple days.
Margaret - your post about oxalates is very timely. I was just noticing nearly all the salad greens assortment that I buy in plastic tubs at Walmart have spinach in them. Hope they get plain arugula back in stock soon, it's one of my favorites.
Annie - good job on getting your weight back down. Your pedometer reading gives you a baseline starting point.
Your horseback riding and bicycling may not add steps but I'm sure they rank with good exercise and help with flexibility, which is important too.
Kylia - I also took Zyrtec every night before bedtime for years to prevent early morning sinus headache. I didn't like taking it because it made my mouth and eyes too dry, but it stopped the headaches. Switched to Dr. Matt's homeopathic allergy drops last fall and they did the trick. Allergy season is starting around here, and I still get stopped up/plugged ears from time to time, but save the Zyrtec for really bad symptoms.
My dog groomer has added a "Critter Beds" business. I'm going to run over to their warehouse this morning and get a new bed for Rosie. Her current bed is getting old, worn, and not washable. Well, it IS washable but the stuffing wads up and the beds can fall apart in the washer, so I don't bother. Mikki's beds are washable, cushy, and have stiff sides at least 4" high. Made in the Pacific Northwest. The beds aren't cheap, but Rosie is my kid and a great watchdog so I'll treat her while I have some extra $$. Thankfully her chewing days are over. If anyone is interested, their website at critterbeds dot com. They make neat cat cubes too.
Today and tomorrow are supposed to be sunny and warm - afternoon temps in the mid to upper 50's F. I need to rearrange my woodpile and catch up on outside chores before the cold and snow predicted the beginning of next week.
Make it a super day, ladies.
Lanette
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Machka: I am amazed you have been able to write code with double vision issues. That is amazing! I love your explanation of the medical system. My GP doesn't do a breast exam...depends on the mammo results. And she wants me to go to a dermatologist every year for a skin check up
Lisa: Hope the pelvic pain resolves!
Tracey: Glad you enjoyed doing the project!
Ginny: Hope your work dinner went well!
Flea: Congrats on your husband's new job.
Grandmallie: Praying/thinking about Tracey
Annie: A habit tracker is a good idea! I think I will look for one. I feel less tired this morning and hope to take the grand dog for a walk.
Kylia: Hope your headaches have resolved!
April: Hope you and your husband enjoyed the BBQ ribs.
Margaret Turk: The ladies in Middle GA love to talk about gardening! Glad you enjoyed the Minnesota Orchestra! This past Sunday I went with a friend to a play Men On Boats...only this play is performed with an all female cast! It is based on the Powell expedition down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. A good play!
Barbie: I just had my Prolia shot this week and this went well. I am told I have severe osteoporosis, but can't hold this in my head. I seldom think about it. It is in spine so I don't know if weight bearing exercises would help or not or which ones would help the spine.
Tina: The yoga retreat I am going on wants us to read the book by the The American Yoga Association called Easy Does it Yoga by Alice Christensen. I plan to look at it right now.
I am feeling better, less fatigued this morning than usual. My weight is up again, so I have ordered supplies to make a cabbage soup. I need to go pick these up from the Kroger pick-up. My temporary license plate has now expired so I need to find what ever tool I need to put the permanent plate on. I am enjoying the grand dog! He is a lovable dog and communicates when he needs to go out and when it is time to eat. We went for a walk yesterday and enjoyed the sun.
On Saturday there is a Shred Day here in town. I am allowed 3 boxes. I am motivated to get these together! I don't burn because of the trees.
Best,
Rosemarie from GA6 -
Rosemarie Teddy also tells me when it is time to eat. But he is often an hour or two early!
He figured out that after Jeopardy, he goes out, then we go upstairs for his bedtime cookie. So now he wants to go out earlier to bring on the cookie! They say Maltese dogs can be manipulative, but I didn't believe it until Teddy showed me. He is still my sweetie!
Annie in Delaware
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Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Machka: I am amazed you have been able to write code with double vision issues. That is amazing! I love your explanation of the medical system. My GP doesn't do a breast exam...depends on the mammo results. And she wants me to go to a dermatologist every year for a skin check up
Best,
Rosemarie from GA
By the end of a day at work, I usually have a headache. Some days I get really horrendous headaches.
Climbing stairs and walking at lunch help a bit.
Sometimes I go into the toilet and sit with the heels of my hands on my eyes for a little while during the day.
On the weekends I like spending time in the garden, cycling, walking and colouring, things which don't stress my eyes so much.
Sleeping with an eye mask also helps.
The only "examination" my GP has done was to check my blood pressure. Everything else is outsourced.
M in Oz
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Morning ladies
Machka- you hit the nail on the head they pawn me off on APRNs now. And ive had one specialist since I was 36 my nephrologist. But since my heart surgeries sheesh its a never ending revolving door.
Im getting tired of taking so many pills..and I really want to get off the statins
Off to the rheumatologist this morning.. ( specialist) and then home to do laundry..3 -
Thank you all! DH in dentist, temp was 60°F, decided to walk to get mins and steps in. They are calling for rain and I got caught in a sprinkle so high tailed it back to truck. I really was just going to sit and read, but grabbed umbrella and finished up walk. 25 mins active, and 3700 steps. I heard all of you telling me that I won't melt in the rain. The rain stopped when I got the umbrella from the truck-haha! Temperatures are dropping fast though. But yay! Great start to day. The last time I got step goal was last Friday.
Heading back to my book now. Have an awesome day with the best choices you can make.
Kylia in Ohio
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Rosemarie - All weight-bearing exercises are good for osteoporosis, including the spine, so walks with your grand dog are a great exercise for your osteoporosis. Prolia showed an 8.8% increase in bone density in the spine, specifically, so they've definitely got you on the right stuff!
Ginny - The GYN guy said something similar, and my morning's exhaustive research showed that somewhere near half of post-menopausal women have this kind of atrophy. Apparently, lots who have it don't report it, assuming it's part of growing older, or just being too shy to say it. It can be the cause of so many issues. More medical stuff:This rant goes back to the discussions around specialists earlier. My GPs have been supremely uninterested in that pelvic pain, because of everything else that's going on, so any thought of that pain being something besides what's been identified already never occurred to them. The specialists stay in their lane, as well.
I'll be pounding this drum forever, it seems, and I know it's been said here by many, including you, Ginny - the only one who knows what's going on with our entire bodies is US and the only one who can successfully fight for our entire care is US.
That said, I utterly hated being seen by a GYN. He was incredibly nice, as gentle as he could be, and non-threatening as all get out, and it still felt like a violation to me. However, the vast majority of that is my hang-ups! I am hoping that getting past those was worth it and that more than one of my symptoms will be helped with the topical estrogen. I may have suffered through a couple of years of this pain simply due to my reluctance to be touched, and that's frustrating.
Annie - I just have no words for your long-suffering patience with your dad. It sounds like Teddy is a great companion. Didn't realize he was Maltese, but your patience there shows up as well. I do know if I ever get another dog, it will be a short-haired one. Had a wonderful little Yorkie for 13 years while I was married to the ex, and the care that the long-haired dogs need for their coats is constant! Glad to see you're back to getting your habits back to healthy. One of the things I love most about this group is that we don't beat up on each other when we slide... but support for getting back to center is always available.
Rita - I take generic OTC Zyrtec (cetirizine) morning and night, and it keeps my respiratory allergies under control. I will occasionally take a decongestant for my sinuses, but try not to take them too much, as they push me into being too dry.
Tina - That vision issue would put me on tilt! But then, I'm still adjusting a year later to dealing with progressive bifocals. Hope you can get it rectified. I got rid of all the pictures of the ex except a couple of the wedding pictures. I plan to get through all my pictures in the next big decluttering and either scan them or take a picture of them with my phone, and then either give them to the kids or discard them.
Allie - Thinking about you, baby girl. Hope the doctor hopscotch all comes out well.
Barbie - Hope your tests turn out well, too.
Betsy - I think of you and your sister often. I have no words, just many hugs from here.
I'm on a rest day today - going to open every window I can - it's 61 now (16C) and supposed to be 73 (23) this afternoon. Just need to not be anywhere or talk to anyone or do anything else today. My sister's dentist canceled yesterday as her full dentures hadn't come in yet. She sounded resigned when I talked to her on the phone. No word yet as to getting them finished.
Have a good Thursday,
Love,
Lisa, from the path of the eclipse (99.3% totality over my house, apparently)4 -
Health is something I always put on my daily gratitude list along with my family. I have been very fortunate and I do everything I can to maintain it. The blood test results came back already and the doctor and has reviewed two of them, I don't play doctor when I read them even though they are clearly written. I have an appointment in two weeks to see my doctor and talk to her about them. We are very fortunate here to have such excellent medical care. Some of the specialists Jake sees require an hour drive but I have to drive only about 15 minutes. Barbie in NW WA 4 -
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I rode my bike 10 mins and walked six mins. Yay!
The walking was 676 steps. So I'm not adding as much as I thought to the baseline of 2347. But I have to curb my ambition and increase gradually or I will hurt my knee.
Lisa and Lanette thanks!
Annie in Delaware5 -
Well, I was having a delicious lunch with G (scallops and octopus) when my phone went in the restaurant. I thought it was background music so didn't answer it and only realised a few seconds later. It was the doctor. I tried ringing back, but only got into the usual phone queue, so left it. They rang back later!
By then, there was so much buzz in the room that I had to go into the toilets to hear them! They were ringing me to make a face to face appointment for this afternoon! Oh my! My complaints have had an effect!
So, we shall see if I get any referral. Our waiting lists are 7 million long, and that doesn't count those who have been assigned a specialist and are waiting to see them. It only counts those who are waiting for the first appointment. People wait months or years.
This morning I looked at private clinics and made enquiries as to prices. I don't want to go down that route, but I was beyond frustrated with the doctor ignoring me. Our system is broken and overwhelmed. At least my persistence has paid off today. I will be charm itself, after my grumpy emails and frustrated Google review!
Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Today’s gratitude: Joe sharing his Jeep diagnostics with me. He figured out the repair shop didn’t thread the serpentine belt according to the diagram that was right there on the engine cover. I loved how he showed me, asking be to look at the small wheel and belt, then at the diagram, letting me figure it out too. He was so proud, as was I.Could the phone appointment with the NP be a gateway to an in person consultation with an MD? My MRI is scheduled for March 19 and I found a PT who is accepting new patients, but is booked out ‘til mid-April.
NPs and GPs are usually just gateways to specialists. These days NPs and GPs don't diagnose or anything, they just do triage ... they listen to your symptoms, ask you if you want some tests or want to see a specialist, then produce referrals for you.
You go off and make the appointments with the specialists or labs or radiology or wherever, and make sure that you give them the all-important referrals. You follow up with the specialists if you haven't heard anything for a few weeks. You contact your GP and say, "I tried to get an appointment with this specialist but it is now 3 months on, and I haven't heard anything" and your GP might give the specialist a call or give you a referral to another specialist.
Eventually you see your specialist, who sends you for tests (with yet another referral) and then either calls you in for a follow-up or leaves a text message on your phone discharging you from their care. They also write a letter to your GP.
The next time you see your GP for something (several months later), your GP will read you the letter which will say what a wonderful patient you are but they found nothing wrong (except the large cyst on your brain). Whilst you are basking in the glow of the comforting letter. The GP will give you a referral or two for your new problem, and you'll go through the whole process again.
These days, most of this can be done over the phone. The NP or GP doesn't need to see you to send a referral to a radiology clinic of your choice or to a specialist of some sort. You say, "I've got a pain in my legs" and next thing you know there's a referral waiting for you at a place that will do an MRI and a referral at a local physiotherapist place.
Voice of experience.
M in Oz
Exactly the same for me in NM! I asked my NP about why she prefers over the phone/computer. She said that she gets everything she needs from the bloodwork and sends me to specialists for whatever, if using food or herbals will or do not help. Thus, this year so far I’ve seen my NP, eye surgeon, bloodwork (4times by end of this month for different things), Nephrologist, cardiologist, and gastroenterologist. Seems like a waste of time but get better care with the specialists. GPS can’t know everything so I believe it is a good thing we are referred to specialists for problems found. I do a lot of self diagnosis, then present what I find to the NP or specialist for their opinion. So far, my Kidney doc, gastro, and NP love that I look stuff up.
Frustrating but things are getting treated, tho slowly.
RVRita in Roswell, NM lucky to have docs I need within 30 miles of me.5 -
Good morning
Yesterday I at least felt productive-hehe! Not quite caught up at work, but made a huge dent. At home got sheets changed, laundry done, a few things ordered, dinner cooked, and kitchen cleaned. Really need to move more!
Rita Allergies....for years I took zyrtec every night and still got bronchitis 3 times a year from allergies. I have been adding local honey to my coffee for about 10 years and rarely have to take any allergy meds nor have I had bronchitis. DH was taking, under allergist care, allegra at night, zyrtec in the morning, using nasacort in the morning and Flonase at night. He finally agreed to trying local honey in his coffee about three years ago. He has been down to zyrtec in the morning and Nasacort at bedtime for over a year. Might be worth finding a local beekeeper.
Pip Like you, I too get rid of cars when they become problematic. I don't want the hassle. It is nice that the newer model still is to your liking. I loved my Escapes, but after the second one, haven't cared for the changes Ford made.
To those suffering with health issues, hugs! We really are our best advocates. I believe gone are the days when GPs knew you and listened.
Need to get day started. DH has dentist appointment this morning.
I am thankful for all of the support and information that everyone shares!
Much love,
Kylia in Ohio
How much and when do you take the yogurt? I will look for some and start using it.
Thanks for all the allergy information all. Sounds like we all are pretty much doing the same things. Windy today and tree allergies are high today so will wear a face mask when outside. Only way to avoid the pollen and dust from the winds.
RVRita2 -
Today is a good day to walk the dog
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Whidislander wrote: »LisaInArkansas wrote: »Rebecca - Love the hair, it suits you, and the smile suits you even more...
Heather - The marker images are quite kicky, and they look like you're having fun together. While you're playing, you should play with different paper textures - they act quite differently on different papers and surfaces from canvas to various fabrics as well.
Rita - Sorry I don't have advice on where to look for your watch. Terribly frustrating, I know, especially with something expensive. It was always quite helpful to make me do impromptu cleaning, though, if there is any silver lining.
Barbara - Waking up from those high-emotion dreams always leaves a sticky hangover for me, I'm glad that you were able to use my philosophizing to help, even if just a little.
Vicki & Heather - And everyone who commented on my contretemps with Corey and his preciouses... Mainly because of your suggestions, and just the fact that there was a possibility to change things, I called him today and asked him if he'd be willing to drag it down to the old stable, where so much of his collected stuff now exists. It would not be visible there from the house. He laughed and said we'll take a look at it. I'm OK with that. I can't believe it took me six years to ask for that...
Anyway, the kids have come and gone and I have pictures of the new apartment, which is not to my taste (dark wood, dark granite, dark tile - very modern), but is making them very happy. Plus lots of amenities quite near them. I hope they're very happy there.
I just woke up from a wonderful and badly needed nap which hopefully helped me recover somewhat from Tuesday's cleaning binge and then the overnight guests last night. Cardio in the morning, gastro in the afternoon, still debating whether to drive home a half hour to rest for only a couple hours in between. I guess I'll play it by ear.
Much love from sunny, balmy, Arkansas,
Lisa
My face. I have noticed that in "resting Rebecca face" I have lines on both sides of my mouth pulling it visually down. So not a fun thing to look at! So I try to smile, as my momma used to say, "to give the world a pretty picture and make it reflect back onto you".
I wanna look at smiling people.😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
It's a little game for me ... I'll smile at someone (work colleagues, sales staff in stores, etc.) who isn't smiling and see if they'll smile back at me.
Nice game to play.😁. Its always nice to get a smile going, like dominos.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: »Annie: Bravo on getting back on the bus, so to speak. I had to rethink my attitude to reaching maintenance. Going back to old habits will only take me back to where I started. The habits I developed when losing weight have to be permanent if I want to maintain.
April: Most definitely the food you eat will affect how you feel. I always feel a bit off if I have over-indulged.
Rebecca: I’m delighted that you have had your boys for an extended visit. You joy jumps off the page.
Have a grand day!
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
Every night is tight, bone breaking hugs!😂😁
Then every morning is long conversations with coffee.👍🏼
I am lapping up their sweet personalities, and love like a puppy.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Today’s gratitude: answering Joe’s call to see the big beautiful bright full moon, even though it meant getting my stockingfeet wet
Lisa so happy for the good news about the topical. ‘bout damtime you got some good medical news, imho.
Barbie believe IRS can only go back 7 years, hope that helps.
Tina agree we have to figure out our health issues as much as we can by ourselves, but your deteriorating eyesight is scary. Does your eye doc really have no recommendations? Not even a referral to a more specialized specialist? SMH. If I had photos of exes, I’d probably use them for dartboards. :devil:
Margaret hooray for orchestra rehearsals, dog friendly neighbor chats, choir practice, rosemary and basil (don’t forget the garlic :> ). ((hugs))
Ginny glad the interview went well, hope the candidate accepts.
Machka what you said except for the “nd next thing you know there's a referral waiting for you at a place that will do an MRI and a referral at a local physiotherapist place.” Finally after countless follow up calls and voicemails I have an appointment for an MRI (March 19) and with a PT (April 15). And considering Heather’s situation I’m counting my blessings.
Annie would you consider checking out your local library? Lots of e-book and/or audio book options at no cost. Tumble reads the tummy time clock just like Teddy Just adding one more “baby” step a day will get you where you want to me.
Lanette arugula is very easy to grow. A co-worker I gave some seeds to, called it “weed lettuce.” I have one pot outside that has overwintered for two years. Leaves are getting too small to fuss with but I just hate to uproot it…
Kylia thanks for the local honey reminder. Will drop a word in Joe’s ear…
Rosemarie severe osteoporosis of the spine is a lot to take in, but there are lots of things you can do to help, supplements, weight bearing exercise, etc. Heather Bravissima for squeaking ‘til your wheel got greased !
Barbie and Rita
your gratitudes for health and care providers.
Good news. Found a dog daycare/boarding facility in Gold Beach that is accepting new clients. Reserved test daycare for next Tuesday, then if all good, will drop dogs off before oral surgery trip. Spendy though. $40/dog for daycare, $30/dog for overnights (special 4 night stay rate because of two dogs). [gulp]2/21: Move mins- wii:11 PT:0 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:20 line dance class:80 Jeopardy walking:33 Steps:7389Later, lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=11 CI<CO net=388 vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, MD statement clarified, derm follow up call, PT scheduled yay. Wt:132.5
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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Wow ! They were so attentive.
The doctor was falling over herself to be helpful.
I'm going on extra blood pressure meds, adding an ACE thing. I have an appointment on 5th to check my bloods again, kidneys, potassium, and also to do the ankle test for vascular problems. They had problems finding a nurse who could do it, so it's longer than the week she wanted.
Then she agreed that a referral to a vascular clinic is the next step depending on the results.
Amazing!
Had to wait for prescription to be made up as she had forgotten to send it through to the pharmacy.
I had to go back in and remind them.
The pharmacy will ring me in a week to check on the new meds. Apparently they can make you a bit dizzy.
Came home to dinner cooked by John, even if I did have to make a sauce .
I feel exhausted now. Quite tearful.
Not really mentally ready for the kids sleep over tomorrow night.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx8
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