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Kirsty, sounds like we both had hospital days, but mine for different medical reasons and didn't involve an ambulance ride. I'm so sorry, dear! Sounds totally miserable. I hope you are more comfortable now. :hug: (I am, as long as I don't get up.:ytongue:)
Root canal tomorrow for me (most likely) and follow up Friday with ENT doc regarding my cough. The appointments are multiplying, I swear. Today's ER trip included bad asthma attack after two seconds in friend's house known to me to have asthma triggers (this is shortened condensed version of story) heart racing, dizzy, couldn't make it to wheelchair in ER and ended up on floor with seizure (sigh), had to have breathing treatment. Heart and lungs, of course, checked out, told nothing immediately life threatening (they, of course, know my history and condition), then sent home after stabilized.
Ron, glad things are not spreading and you will finally get your treatment.
G'night all.
 
Hey everyone, how have all of you been? I've got a little time before I leave for the hospital for my MTX infusion, so thought that it'll be good to catch up with you guys ^^

My preliminary exams were over last week, so I've got a week of school without tests before the actual mid-year exams start. Following that would be a month-long school holiday (my school calls it a study break), and the mid-year exams would continue once school reopens *groans*

Anyways, glad to be back :D
 
Sandy thinking of you my friend, rest up and I hope your breathing improves and everything else too.
 
CYY said:
Hey everyone, how have all of you been? I've got a little time before I leave for the hospital for my MTX infusion, so thought that it'll be good to catch up with you guys ^^

My preliminary exams were over last week, so I've got a week of school without tests before the actual mid-year exams start. Following that would be a month-long school holiday (my school calls it a study break), and the mid-year exams would continue once school reopens *groans*

Anyways, glad to be back :D
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Glad to have you back and I wish the best for everyone.
 
Trysha,hope you're doing Ok.You're conspicuous by your absence.

Everyone else,get through the day best you can.....:medal1:
 
Hi everyone! Just hanging around the waiting room while Sandy gets her dental work done. How you all doing?
 
I'm at the laundromat. The washer at home is broken, my landlord is getting a new one installed this weekend. I had gotten used to doing the laundry at home for the past 2 yrs, used to be a regular at the laundromat earlier since our first apartment didn't have laundry. It's so weird to be back here, like I'm used to luxury and now pushed back down 😂
 
Hey all...just got done making little children cry, people walk down 40+ flights of stairs...and getting a whole another bunch nervous thinking there was going to be a building evacuation (all part of my job, I PROMISE YOU!! :) )


Now I have to sit and think about a reply to an email I need to compose...and make sure my 'out loud stupid people' voice doesn't come out in it lol.....

sigh.....the ups and downs of my job!

On a health-wise note, waiting on an MRI to see if I have a torn meniscus in my left knee (x-ray showed nothing, PT made it worse).....BUT - I had blood work done and my rheumatoid factor was NORMAL.....yay. It's the little things.....
 
It does sound busy Lisa.

Doug, my buddy, very happy to hear about your retirement plans, how exciting to be on a countdown. Well done!
 
LOL...just a normal spring day here during fire drill season.....that's what I get for working in a place where on any given day we can have 10,000+ people to deal with.....

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Thanks ron - I know something is going on in there, had a not so nice 'crunch/hurt' in the knee this morning when I was putting socks on...sigh.....only 'good' thing is this is a workers' comp case....and in our agency so far things do progress pretty quickly with appointments, tests etc..... I did have surgery on the same knee 20+ years ago for a similar injury, but I don't remember it bothering me this much so I'm wondering if it is either a bit worse, or I'm just older and feeling things more lol.

Doug - retirement - awesome! I'm (not lol) counting down my time...9+ years to go before I'm old enough.....
 
CYY said:
Hey everyone, how have all of you been? I've got a little time before I leave for the hospital for my MTX infusion, so thought that it'll be good to catch up with you guys ^^

My preliminary exams were over last week, so I've got a week of school without tests before the actual mid-year exams start. Following that would be a month-long school holiday (my school calls it a study break), and the mid-year exams would continue once school reopens *groans*

Anyways, glad to be back :D
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I always loved school and college.....you're making me want to go back and just take fun classes. It would be nice doing it without worrying about keeping my Phi Beta Kappa status.
 
Hey Jane,

Phi Beta Kappa, impressive! You must be an extra smart cookie... :) I already knew you were smart, but yeah, ...wow. Good on you. How are you doing today?
 
I'm doing pretty good escaped to the good chow hall so that was fun. Also trying out some new power assist wheels on my wheelchair which are amazing. Feels like a sports car with them on.
 
cmack said:
How did Sandy's dental work go?
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Not so good. The filling they use to pack the root canal, the Dentist did not harden it. It has fallen out. She needs to call the dentist in the morning and get back in there. He's a new dentist to us. I am not impressed.
 
Doug,poor Sandy.That's disgraceful,why can't people get even the simplist things right.It seems to be normal nowadays.Nobody takes pride in their work.

Jane...go easy on the wheelies.

Did I ever mention I used to work in an orange juice factory? I wasn't there long,I got canned because I couldn't concentrate.....
 
Carol, I'm drinking orange juice as I read your post and nearly spit it out! Hah!

Jane, that's awesome! A few years back my grandpa got one of those rascal scooter things (he was in a wheelchair too) and he was so excited to drive that thing around. He passed away a year ago but it still brings a smile to my face to picture him zipping around on that thing. It looked like fun! Have fun but don't run anybody over, ha ha.

Doug, oh no, poor Sandy! That sounds horrible! If it were me, I'd be demanding that the dentist fix it free of charge, and then I'd immediately seek out a new dentist too. That's just ridiculous. I hope Sandy is okay and not in too much pain or anything.

It's Friday! Anybody have fun weekend plans? Tomorrow I'm going to a few garage sales, then going on a bike ride. Sunday I'm going to visit my grandma, I haven't seen her in about a month but I know her dementia is always progressively getting worse. I hope she knows who I am and is having a good day. Wish me luck!
 
I had that happen with the tooth falling out. I was told when they mix it wrong that happens. Also if they don't dry it before adding it it can screw it up.......ya I've had waaaaayyyyyy too many filling.
 
Hi all,



I hope things go well for everybody today.:ysmile:


Good luck Cat! I hope you have a good time this weekend.


Good luck to Sandy and Doug as well, I really dislike the dentist. I hope you can catch a break soon Sandy, I'm thinking of you.
 
Have a good weekend, everyone. Tomorrow is infusion day for us. Ever since he was put on the 4 week schedule, it's like we are living in the hospital. So many visits 😮
 
Hi Madhu,

I have to go to my GP every two months and I thought that was bad. I feel for you, it is a big hassle. Hopefully things will improve over time.
 
Madhu said:
Tomorrow is infusion day for us. Ever since he was put on the 4 week schedule, it's like we are living in the hospital. So many visits 😮
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I feel you, Madhu. I've got hospital visits at least once a week, twice a week if I'm seeing the GI doc or the dietitian and I can't get my jabs scheduled on the same day. I've burned through 11 appointment cards now :')

Hope the Entyvio works miracles for you Ron :hug:
 
CYY said:
I feel you, Madhu. I've got hospital visits at least once a week, twice a week if I'm seeing the GI doc or the dietitian and I can't get my jabs scheduled on the same day. I've burned through 11 appointment cards now :')

Hope the Entyvio works miracles for you Ron :hug:
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Thanks.
 
Madhu said:
Have a good weekend, everyone. Tomorrow is infusion day for us. Ever since he was put on the 4 week schedule, it's like we are living in the hospital. So many visits 😮
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I know what you mean. Has it always been a 4 week schedule? Were you ever at 8 weeks apart? How long have you been on again. Sorry for so many questions.
 
GI Jane said:
I know what you mean. Has it always been a 4 week schedule? Were you ever at 8 weeks apart? How long have you been on again. Sorry for so many questions.
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My husband is the patient, Jane. He started at 10 mg/kg 8 weeks apart. Then as he felt better, he was brought to 5 mg/kg 8 weeks apart. He has always had them 8 weeks apart since July 2015 until March 2017 when his crohn's came back. We were lucky he had an infusion scheduled right at the time he was flaring, so we were able to catch it quickly. Apparently the 8 week schedule doesn't work for him. So now he is on 10 mg/kg 4 weeks apart. It's probably going to be a while before the gap increases again.
 
CYY said:
I feel you, Madhu. I've got hospital visits at least once a week, twice a week if I'm seeing the GI doc or the dietitian and I can't get my jabs scheduled on the same day. I've burned through 11 appointment cards now :')

Hope the Entyvio works miracles for you Ron :hug:
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Ooh, I feel you too. Our lives were like that during diagnosis. We were regular visitors to the GI, colorectal surgeon, Infectious Diseases specialist and infusion center. Multiple times a week. Oh joy 😂 I hope it improves for you, cyy. Not the best situation especially for a student!
 
When it rains it pours. Actually, since it was already pouring, a hurricane started. In all actuality, it was "The Perfect Storm." Went back to ENT doctor, still was waiting to hear from dentist, had to call emergency number as dentist office closed on Friday. ENT doc after hearing events of this week is totally convinced cough is asthma and severe allergies. Strongly recommended having allergy tests and then allergy shots once a week for the next 3 years. The only problem is the heart meds I am on put me at a higher risk for anaphylactic shock. Oh joy! He wants me to talk to the cardiologist to see if there is an alternative, but I doubt it. With my heart problems I can't risk anaphylactic shock. Was in a tailspin from that to go home and find Allie really, really not well. We're going to need to put her down soon. Thurs night after my filling fell out, I got a call from my brother (the one who doesn't function very well) to find that he was just admitted to the hospital, went in for a leg problem but they discovered elevated heart enzymes, sometimes indicative of a heart attack or other heart issues. (Eventually found out it wasn't a heart attack or other serious heart issues thank goodness.) This brother hasn't been to a doctor in 20 years and can't afford insurance with the piddly paying job he has (makes under $15K year). He does have a very bad case of cellulitis in his leg and now diagnosed with diabetes (probably had it for years). Because my brother somewhat dysfunctional, tried to make sure we were there with him when doc, social workers assisting with financial aid papers, etc. came in, and to try (slightly try, brother is stubborn) to convince Kip that meds best option for diabetes at this point. He has a bunch of friends who have him convinced not to take anything produced by pharmacy companies, and going to try to control diabetes through diet at this point. Finally got tooth filled again (dentist explained he had used a soft filling until could finish root canal, but would use harder one since this one fell out so soon), and was recommended Kip stay one more day at hospital, but since they gave him choice Kip chose to leave yesterday and we were in process of getting him set up with things he would need (blood pressure monitor, glucometer) before discharge when his crazy friends came in and I got anther migraine ~sigh~ (5th one this week), left the friends to take him home, went home ourselves. Foster son called today having emotional meltdown. Couldn't do much about it. Also not doing much today at all for some reason.
Brother's leg below.
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Oh my, Sandy. So sorry about everything. There should be a limit to what a person can go through at a time :( And put down Allie? You must be broken. So sorry :ghug:
 
Oh Sandy! I'm so sorry, about everything. That all sounds challenging by itself, and all together it sounds absolutely horrendous. I hope your brother is okay, I hope your tooth and other health issues are okay, and I hope Allie can have a good quality of life for whatever time she's got left. And I hope your foster son is doing better now. Did I miss anything? I hope everything improves or gets easier soon. Sending you big hugs!
 
Hi Sandy,

My goodness. That leg isn't looking very good. I feel for you so much right now, I don't know how you can even function with all the stress. I'm praying for you buddy. You can talk to me any time if you need to rant or just take your mind off things. I'm here for moral support, for both you and Doug.
 
That leg looks nasty, but my brother said it looked a lot worse a couple days ago. At least he is on the mend. I sure worry about Kip, he is on verge of losing his house on top of everything. As I've talked about before, most of my family is at varying degrees of dysfunction, but this is the brother that perhaps tries the hardest, and has the least to show for it. He's also about the only sibling who hasn't snubbed me in some way in the last year, though none of my family is communicative, including Kip. (Eight siblings, seven of which still alive.)
 
You all have no idea how muchI appreciate each of you right now. I know you are all dealing with your own issues, and I hope it gives you some peace to know you have helped someone else.
 
I'm about 30% of my normal self Sandy. It's Mother's Day here today so soon we are off to mums for lunch.
 
Hope your lunch goes very nicely, and that you have a chance to rest up more Kirsty.
Thanks, Madhu, that means a lot to me.
 
It is a difficult time for me right now...sorry not to be around so much. but I did not want to be depressing.
My very good friend has died from cancer which he bravely fought for the last five years....it's a bit devastating when these things happen.
Tomorrow will be visitation and then on Monday a Requiem Mass..which we will all be attending and participating.
I am also fighting off a few familiar symptoms that you all know so well..nuffsaid
Sandy you have quite a horror story going on and I hope you will soon feel better.
Your brothers leg looks very serious and I am really surprised the hospital let him go.
Hopefully he is still taking antibiotics....an infection like that really calls for intravenous administration
I am sad for you with Allie...but sometimes we have to be courageous and kind to do the right thing when healing becomes impossible.
Lots of prayers for some positive outcomes for you.
Ron it's good you have the entivio at last...hope it works it's magic and makes you better.
Hope everyone else is in good shape to enjoy the coming week.
Thank you Carol and Cmack for your kind concern
 
Oh Trysha, I am sorry about your loss. It is always hardest on those left behind. :heart: :ghug:
And yes, Kip is continuing to take bactrim (sp?) for his infection, he did realize the need for an antibiotic, though won't take a lot of meds that the mainstream will take.
I hope you feel better soon too. :hug: :hug: :hug:
 
Aw Sandy so sorry to hear about Allie 😢 and all your going through besides hun. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and big hugs :hug:💕💕💕

Trysha sorry for your loss hun. Its never an easy time when we lose a loved one. Sending love n hugs :hug:💕💕

Ron glad you have got started on envitryo. Hope it works well for you 💕

Everyone else im sending best wishes n love to you. 💞

I have been full of a cold the last few days... but that pales in comparrision. I pray for you all to have better days ahead and good fortune to smile upon you all💖💞💝💕
 
Very sorry for your loss Trysha, it's a hard time for you. I'm wishing you comfort in your sorrow.
 
Trysha and Sandy it is amazing how you're standing and not curled up under your blankets and saying nope not coming out. Such strong women to deal with so much without breaking. Hugs and prayers.
 
GI Jane said:
Trysha and Sandy it is amazing how you're standing and not curled up under your blankets and saying nope not coming out. Such strong women to deal with so much without breaking. Hugs and prayers.
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I agree.I don't know how you can remain so cheerful,most of the time.:ghug:That goes for most of you,of course....Respect !!!!:thumleft:
 
I can't sleep tonight too much abdominal pain. I took two tramadol at 11 and another two at 3:30.
 
Aw Kirsty i feel for you hun. I remember having those nights every night for nigh on 2yrs. My heart goes out to you. Praying your stomach calms soon. :hug:💕
 
I hope all mothers here were able to have a nice day yesterday.......

Condolences to those who have lost loved ones.....good luck to those who are starting new meds.....and well wishes to those who are not doing their best right now.

Thinking of my Dad today, first birthday since he died last year.....

I was able to 'play' with my new toy yesterday - 14 inch chain saw :hallo3::ylol::mario2: - cut down some trees and cut up some that had fallen over the winter...now I'm paying for it lol.....

oh, and I'm in the lead! lol
 
Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear it. Yesterday was the first anniversary of my grandpa's death so I can definitely relate to how you're feeling. Be careful with that chainsaw though! Last summer I nearly chopped off a fingertip with a hedge trimmer, ended up needing stitches and now I have a big scar.

Trysha, I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself, hun. We're here for you if you need to talk or vent.

So as I said a few days ago, I had a visit planned to see my grandma yesterday. She's got very bad dementia. She's getting worse all the time. Yesterday when I saw her, she told me that she was hoping to go visit her parents, but that it was difficult to arrange a visit since they are both so sick. I didn't say this out loud, but in my head I was like, umm, they died like 65 years ago...
 
So sorry Cat. Nobody should go through dementia, or even seeing their loved ones go through it. Must be so hard xx
 
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