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[drumstick diva]

perchie it will get better - just a lot to deal with at first.

 

[Alaskan]

perchie it will get better - just a lot to deal with at first.

Yeppers, x2

@perchie.girl

 

[ronott1]

no.... just need to get into an exercise program... swimming is a good choice at first...

But my choice is only the Y or some sort of gym....

deb

That is a good plan!

Physical Therapy can be good for the back pain if it does not get better on its own

 

[getaclue]

Swimming is a GREAT choice. You can work out, and stay cool too. It's low impact too, so you don't kill all your joints in the process.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Keep you in my prayers you are so strong you can now go outside yell at the top of voice sometimes it can help also we are here.. I am going to say goodnight now also

 

[getaclue]

deb, I always enjoyed being a mom, and I was very active with my girls. When my first daughter went to school, I was fine with it. The year all 3 of my girls started their first day at school, and I was home alone, it hit me hard. Things would never be the same again. There was no turning back the clock. They were going to learn to be more independent, which was good for them, but it upset me bad for the first week. I had all this time on my hands, without kids, which I hadn't had since my first was born. I didn't know what to do. They were fine going to school, but those first few days were very traumatic for me.

While I know it's not exactly the same with your grandma going away to live in her new surroundings, there are a lot of similarities. Through the years, you've come to identify as her caregiver, conforming your life around that. It's an abrupt change in your life. Suddenly, your life doesn't have to revolve around her, but it's all you've been used to for so long. What else is there? In addition, your body has been through some major trauma. It's healing. That too, is going to take a toll on your mental, and emotional state. When it seems to be overwhelming, force yourself to think of 3 rough spots in your life that you managed to get through. Then keep reminding yourself you will get through this too.

 

[drumstick diva]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICROCHICK

 

[ronott1]

Swimming is a GREAT choice. You can work out, and stay cool too. It's low impact too, so you don't kill all your joints in the process.

When my DW was recovering from the motorcycle accident, she swam at an exercise club. They used a hoist to get her out of the pool.

 

[microchick]

Morning all.

Thanks Diva! 66 years! What a concept!

@CapricornFarm, I forgot to add about the Doxy. Absolutely be careful with sun exposure. It will make you sun sensitive and you will fry like....well, chicken if you give it a chance.

With my own Lyme disease experience I learned that the bacteria go through a 30 day cycle where they, form cysts and will go dormant. They have found that the cystic form of the bacteria will follow a 30 day cycle where they will re-emerge. You have to stay on the antibiotic long enough to kill off the re-emerging bacteria that emerge from the cystic cycle. I was on antibiotic for over 6 months and it took about a year and a half before I felt better.

Also, did anyone explain Herxheimer effect to you? Be prepared to feel worse when the antibiotic kicks in and the bacteria start dying off. Drink lots of water. I felt like I was floating from all the lemon water I drank. Like I said earlier, epsom salt baths will make you feel better.

@perchie.girl. Hope you are feeling better today.

No big plans. DH is cooking dinner for me. I have cake and ice cream on board and am really looking forward to that cake! My weight is holding steady, thank goodness.

Ran into something interesting yesterday when they scheduled my MRI. Has anyone ever heard of having to prepay for a procedure? I have medicare which pays 80% then I am responsible for my part which is an adjusted 20% of the remaining costs. They want 422.03$ up front. Strange. Especially since I write these guys checks as soon as I get a statement from them. So I'm trying to call the other hospital in the area to see if they do the same thing.Just curious.

 

[getaclue]

Happy Birthday micro!

Yes, a lot of places are asking for their money up front now. Don't take it personally. While you are good about paying, far too many aren't. That's forced the change. Yes, shop around for pricing. Hopefully it will make a difference.