Far and Away

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Shaz51 @Adge Saw my GP this morning then had an x-ray and ct scan on my back. She will get the results either late this afternoon or in the morning so I will probably not know if there is any break or chip until tomorrow.

I have been very nauseous all day - unfortunately that is one of the side effects of the meds. I have ones to counteract that too but they haven't been working too well today. The up side is I have been able to sleep a bit more today after being awake most of last night with the pain.

I am going to be off work for the rest of this week so hopefully there is no break and with a lot of rest I will be able to return to work on Monday.

@Former-Member Been thinking of you all day Hon. Lots of hugs for whatever the outcome of your appointment is

@Shaz51 Hope your appointments go okay too

Dear @Zoe7 Great to hear from you this afternoon. I had been worrying about not hearing anything until now, knowing you had an early appointment. Perhaps by now you have received your Xray and/or CT Scan results? Gosh I sure do hope there is no breaks or chips involved. Bad enough without that. At least you have confirmed that you have the rest of the week off, I think thats a good thing. Obviously not what you wanted, nor is it ideal, but you cannot go to work as you are now. And its going to take some time, and lots of rest, to get you back on your feet with any degree of comfort by the sound of things.

Yeah I get that nausea, I get it quite badly too when I have to take meds for my back. On it for the least possible amount of time, as I'm sure are you. Its good that you have been able to catch up on some much needed and restorative sleep during the day now that the pain is marginally reduced. Hoping for a better night tonight, which will help further.

@Shaz51 You appear to have had quite late appointments today ... hope its all gone as well as possible and that you have had that chest pain checked out adequately. And also that your Mum and Auntie were okay too.

@Faith-and-Hope How has your day been? Thanks for your well wishes earlier today. Been a busy day here. Visited the nursing home where I volunteer. The lady I visit turned 90 today and they had a birthday cake for morning tea. I took her a little birthday gift as well. I was glad I was able to get there, as I havent been for a few weeks. A special effort was required today. But I got there. I also had my psych appointment at 12.30pm. I will leave all that until I update my own thread, rather than clutter up this thread. In brief, things are still very much up in the air as to continued practicing. But I do have another appointment to see her in 4 weeks time. She wanted to see me after the trauma anniversary is over on 29th Feb. So I see her a couple of weeks after that. She also said to call if I go downhill around anniversary time, and she will make a point of getting me in. So that was nice.

And good news .... It was a relatively easy fix for the computer. Meant I had to buy a USB to Ethernet Adapter. This allows you to bypass the faulty and totally stuffed port on the PC which brings in the Internet. If not for this $39 bit, we would have to buy a whole new PC. So happy about that. I have my computer back!!!! 🤩 And able to check invoices which have come through in the last 5 weeks while we could not access our Windows Mail. Several in the nick of time, and hopefully before they start charging late fees. Now we just need telephones to get fixed (hopefully) on Friday. Oh ... nearly forgot ... our air conditioner has decided to chuck in the towell. Its leaking from the inside unit, and instructions say to turn off and contact repairman. Looks like thats going to have to happen tomorrow. 😢

@Maggie @CheerBear @outlander

Sherry 💕

ohhhh wht a day @Former-Member , @Faith-and-Hope , @Zoe7 , @Bimby2 , @Adge , @BlueBay , @Gazza75 , @oceangirl , @Sans911 , @Maggie , @Meowmy

cleaned and mowed my mum`s place

this afternoon

my MIL eyes pressure has decressed , sooo much pain

my mum is extra tired and the doctor is happy xxxx

I now have Metabolic Acidosis

That is adorable @Former-Member and looks so similar to Cat 😺

@Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member @Adge @Sans911 @Snowie @Shaz51 and anyone else following along...

No results this afternoon which could be that they were clear or haven't made it to my GP yet ...hoping for the former. I managed some steamed veggies tonight but could only eat a little. I can have the rest later if I can manage it. Nausea sucks - been laying down most of the day and dozing on and off. My back is more uncomfortable than painful this afternoon so despite the meds causing nausea they are helping with my back. Tobes has been keeping me company either laying above me on the couch or snuggling in next to me for tummy tickles ...such a sweetheart.

Great news about your PC @Former-Member and that it was a cheaper and easier fix than maybe anticipated. Also good news about your psych - both that you have another appointment and that she will fit you in around the anniversary if you need. She obviously cares very much about you Hon. I know you are still unaware of what will happen in the future but please take her up on the offer to see you if you need it.

@Faith-and-Hope I hope you have had a good afternoon at uni and tonight can be a peaceful one for you Hon.

@Shaz51 That is not great my sister - both you and MIL

Good news though that the doctor is happy with your Mum despite her being tired.

feeling sooo tired @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope , @Former-Member

I wonder if it is just from the new diagnosis xx

i am looking it up and reading

have a kidney specialist meeting in march xxx

@Shaz51 Thanks for the update.

Its good that the pressure in your MILs eyes have reduced. Its also good that your Mums Dr is happy with where shes at right now.

Its not at all good though that you now have metabolic acidosis. From what I know of it, for you it is most likely caused by your kidney issues. But could also be due to diabetes.

Are you having any treatment for it, to remove some of the excess acids from your body? My Mum had it last year, most likely from both kidney and heart failure they told me. She had it really bad though, and was put on IV drip for a few days. It helped in the short term at least. Unfortunately with my Mum, there were a lot of other issues at play also 😔

Anyway, given your latest diagnosis, I am not at all surprised how tired you are. Fatigue and also breathlessness typically comes with it.

@Zoe7 Fingers crossed that the lack of scan results tonight indicates "nothing to report". Good to hear youve managed to eat some nice healthy veges tonight. Lucky Toby and Cat ... having you home for the week. 😀

Sherry 💕

thank you my @Former-Member

yes the doctor has put me on tablets -- 2 in the moning and 2 at night to help with

soo now i take 4 tablets in the morning and 5 tablets at night time xx

ohhh hugs my @Former-Member xoxoxo about your mum xx

my SIL is taking MIL to the specialist tomorrow to see what happens

My mum is soo frail and tired xoxo

Thats good @Shaz51 . Hopefully the tablets will be effective fairly quickly. I read on your other thread that you have been coughing as well. I was told that coughing is the body's way of ridding itself of acid buildup from acidosis.

Im glad your MIL is having a follow up specialist apt. You mentioned her eyes are quite painful. That must be very concerning for her.

Your poor Mum. 😟 My Dad is getting that way too I fear. A number of recent falls. Lonely. Tired. Unable to do anything due to very poor mobility, bored silly. And saying life is getting too hard for him. I phone him every day and he is sounding very frail. I feel that he is giving up, and is definitely talking along those lines.

So I really feel for you with your Mum @Shaz51

Sherry 💕

I was told that coughing is the body's way of ridding itself of acid buildup from acidosis.-- that explains it my @Former-Member xoxoxo

yes My mum loves being at home and not going anywhere , she does crosswords puzzles and reading and watching tv , but she is experiencing double vision