My leukemia's back.

[ronott1]

JWB - in agreement with Ron but would add go to the doctor and have a complete blood work profile. See if you can define a problem. You are important - take care of yourself FIRST, and then you can care for others.

I agree completely!

Seeing the Dr. is part of the care giver taking care of themselves so that they can take care of others.

 

[Blooie]

JWB - in agreement with Ron but would add go to the doctor and have a complete blood work profile. See if you can define a problem. You are important - take care of yourself FIRST, and then you can care for others.

I just learned that hard lesson myself. A heart attack, angio and stenting was NOT how I planned to spend part of February.

 

[lazy gardener]

OK, JWB. Let me add my voice to the crowd. You HAVE to take care of yourself. I understand where you're coming from, with a loved one who has medical needs that are demanding of time, and costly. But, we really can't prioritize one member of a family having greater needs, now, can we? Us women are raised from the cradle with the notion that a good little lady takes care of every one else first, and then, if there's any time or money left over, she gets to take care of herself. That's NOT the way God designed it. Sure, He wants us to take care of others, but families and loved ones, and friends take care of each other. You must take care of yourself so you can continue taking care of him.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Quick update on my situation...

I am going into Hospital on 22nd May for surgery to my right foot...

Just to explain...it is almost as wide as it is long....the bones are dislocated in both feet but the right foot is far worse than the left at the moment....I have been walking on my heels for quite some time...the related pain is in my knees, hips, back and my head....it feels as if my feet have had acid poured over them...no relief at all, even in bed they burn and throb...

 I am so looking forward to a surgeon hacking my feet apart....he has given me some hope....and for me that is wonderful news!

My husband does not understand....or maybe does not want to know....this is about ME and my survival being comparatively "normal"

Thanks to you all!

I love you!!!!!!

Suzie get yourself fixed....I hate the thought of you going through so much pain

So glad to hear the GREAT news Rachel! e

I'm going to complain about my life this morning.....I appologize in advance.....if anyone has words of wisdom on what I can do, they are much welcomed.

I am having blood pressure issues. I've actually had issues for about 4 years. Doctor suggested I lose weight, or go on meds. I lost weight-about 20 lbs. but I've put it back on. I'm 45yrs old and At 5'6", 190lbs, I am not the ideal stick figure.......:/. I've been waking up (sometimes in the middle of the night) with massive pounding headaches. I've also been dealing with chest pains periodically. When I check my blood pressure, it's consitantly high. Top numbers 135-180, bottom number 90-99. Probably should see a dr, but haven't seen one in over 2 years. Hubby gets 1st priority on Drs. His visits and meds are costly. Our deductible is $2,500 per person, so until an extra 2k falls into the budget, I've just got to keep paying for insurance I'll probably never use. Besides, I really have had no time to see a dr. Most mornings I am up 2 hours earlier than the family, so it gives me time to get ready for work--and do a bit of housework, laundry, dishes, figure out what's for dinner, etc.--somewhat stress free. I used to do Zumba twice a week, but they cut out that program. Working six days a week, and having a family & animals, I have very little spare time.

As far as eating goes, I cook 90% of the meals we eat. I haven't salted anything since DH had heart surgery 11 years ago. We eat salads, veggies, fruits everyday. The only caffeine I drink is 2cups of coffee in the morning. And I MIGHT drink one alcoholic beverage a week.

I am not a couch potato, I am on the go all except maybe one hour a day aside from sleeping time. At my work, I don't have a desk job. I am a bank teller and I stand all day for 8-9 hours a day. My job and life are both stress filled and that is part of the problem, but that's life. I can't quit either of them. Thanks for listening to my problems. You all have a good day. Today is my only day off, so I've got coop work and rabbit cages to clean. Time at the coop is relaxing

I know it cost money to go to the doctor...but so does a funeral....please bite the bullet and go......High Blood Pressure with chest pains isn't a recipe for a long healthy life....and quite honestly there are several low cost BP meds out there that will bring your pressures back on line.
Also like Sour says get a blood work up done you may find you have another problem like out of wack potassium levels....please do yourself and us a favor and see a doctor before you have no choice......Phil

 

[FridayYet]

JWB I don't have anything to add, but please take care of yourself.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

That's all I'm saying to Friday...I'd hate to see things go really bad by not getting her BP under control....cuz then it'll be really expensive....and the damage may not be reversible...seriously JWB I'm only saying these things cuz id hate to see something totally preventable happen

 

[donrae]

JWB, I've been fighting the BP thing lately too. Wasn't sure how much of the headaches and blurred vision were BP, how much was blood sugar, etc. I'd been on BP meds before and don't know why I was so resistant to going back on them this time, but man I sure was. Went to the oral surgeon to have a tooth extracted....now granted my anxiety was pretty high, but I'd taken an Ativan to help chill out. Even with that they were getting readings of 170/124.......yeah, he wasn't going to touch my mouth, that's for sure! Added one more med to my little rainbow pill box and now I'm running more like 130/80...much, much better!

Does your insurance not have just a copay for office visits?

Labs aren't too much for just a chemistry panel. And most of the blood pressure meds have been around for a long, long time and are not only very safe and effective, they're also pretty cheap.

I completely understand about the money thing. I get far more stressed over money than I do over health. But, sometimes you've got to just realize you've got to spend the money and move on. And Phil made a great point...funerals ain't cheap. Neither is rehabbing from a stroke

.

Go see the doctor.

 

[LittleLakePhil]

JWB, I've been fighting the BP thing lately too. Wasn't sure how much of the headaches and blurred vision were BP, how much was blood sugar, etc. I'd been on BP meds before and don't know why I was so resistant to going back on them this time, but man I sure was. Went to the oral surgeon to have a tooth extracted....now granted my anxiety was pretty high, but I'd taken an Ativan to help chill out. Even with that they were getting readings of 170/124.......yeah, he wasn't going to touch my mouth, that's for sure! Added one more med to my little rainbow pill box and now I'm running more like 130/80...much, much better! 

Does your insurance not have just a copay for office visits? 

Labs aren't too much for just a chemistry panel. And most of the blood pressure meds have been around for a long, long time and are not only very safe and effective, they're also pretty cheap. 

I completely understand about the money thing. I get far more stressed over money than I do over health. But, sometimes you've got to just realize you've got to spend the money and move on. And Phil made a great point...funerals ain't cheap. Neither is rehabbing from a stroke :/ . 

Go see the doctor. 

Rachael!!!! How goes?
I've been on BP pills since my transplant....never had an issue till then....I always wondered if that had anything to do with it....you have a rainbow box of pills too?
Glad to hear I'm not the only one....enjoy the rest of your day.... Phil

 

[donrae]

Yeah, I'd been off my bp meds for quite a while. Then, after the transplant when they started me on the cyclosporine, they said that med could drive your bp higher. One med they put me on was Norvasc, which had the side effect of turning my legs into tree trunks, so swollen

. I hated that and had such a hard time getting them to put me on something else. I basically had to quit taking it on my own.....anyhow. Then I was off all bp meds except a little daily dose of HCTZ while I was tapering off the cyclosporine. Then the gvh flared and they increased the immune suppressant....and up went the bp again. Shocker.

So, I'm pretty sure I've got myself talked into looking into part time work with the Home Health agency Honey's working for. I've worked with the boss there one and off for a good ten years at different places and we get along well. It would need to be an office job, no going to folks' homes while I'm still on immune suppressants. Truth be told, I would be fine never doing home visits again at all. But, we'll see how it goes. Honey says they're growing so fast they need more office nurses. I'll find out tomorrow.

Baby chicks this coming week! I also swapped a friend some Marans eggs for her duck eggs, so I've got a dozen duck eggs in the bator. Two more cockerels to process if the rain ever lets up and I'll have two grow out pens to utilize. I hope folks are looking to buy chicks this year

 

[Outpost JWB]

Yeah for more chicks!

I have a mandatory healthcare screening later this month thru work. So, I'll know more about my health then. Until then, I'll just keep on keeping on and try to live healthier. Time to get ready for work. You all have a great day. Thanks for all the words of wisdom & encouragement.