rough time

My neck injury has flared. Thats whats causing the headaches, earaches headspins and the more concerning one-neck swelling.

Im in a tight spot because to get it under control i need anti-inflammatories. The problem is ive already got stomach issues still all unresolved and anti-inflammatories make it worse...

Ive been told not to take it because if ive got an ulcer can make it alot worse and was told once i take them again it causes setbacks to healing.

@outlanderok hun understand now.

Can you call nurse on call and see what they say. Might have better advice than me.

HUgs hun, with you here

Thanks @Snowie

Its just one thing after another atm.

@outlanderThat does sound really uncomfortable and i can imagine frustrating that your stuck not being able to take any anti-inflammatories. Does anything else help in some way in managing the pain?

@NewDawn tough yes... ive been trying alot. Was hoping it would clear up

@Sans911 for the past week and abit (usually it settles after 2 days of all that and doesnt usually cause neck swelling) ive been using otc pain meds, heat packs, tried cold packs but it made it worse, neck and back stretches, massages, hot showers and baths.

I was hoping it was an infection so it didnt have to resort to this

The one i have doesnt start with that it starts with an M.

The gp just told me to be careful (thats really reassuring-not) and double the antacids

@Sans911 how are you going tonight?

I'm OK @outlander

I've been busy for a while doing some computer work for my volunteer work. I have a full 2 days course tommorrow and Friday so I'm trying to get ahead. Also next week is our monthly meeting, so as the secretary I've got stuff to do for that also.

Plus my other volunteer program requires more computer work, but it can wait until tomorrow evening or Friday.

Jasper has just jumped on the bed without warning and scared the heck out of me! Usually he meows from the kitchen.

If you want to chat it's fine @outlander

I can multitask. I'm chatting to you from my phone while I do this other stuff on the laptop.

Jasper has climbed into my lap for a cuddle. I've got Benji playing on Netflix as a background distraction and to keep the computer running. Jasper is fascinated. Haha

Lol i love hearing your cat stories @Sans911 Jaspers funny plus hes cute so gets away with it. How old is he now? How olds your other cat too? Has he become more cuddly again?

Wow sounds like a very busy few days! Seems they want to cram in all your volunteer work all at the same time huh.

It's not always like this, and to be honest, I've been quite slack recently. Still not fully motivated yet, and today has been a tough day to try to get stuff done.

It just so happens both monthly meetings are just days apart. So the stuff I'm working on right now is for the Suicide Prevention group.

The other volunteer group needs the forthcoming months events posted on the website before next week.

A bit of a clash together, but it's ok. And normally wouldn't have the course bang in the middle of it all. Just an extra challenge thrown in for good measure. The course is usually a few hundred dollars, but this one is free, so I grabbed it.

Jasper is almost 7 months now. My other cat is about two and a half. He's quite cuddly of recent, which isn't like him at all. But it is getting colder. He's laying on the bed next to my leg right now. I'm going to upset him as I need to get a drink and stretch.

Oh that is good about the course. Sounds like a good opportunity.

Lacking motivation makes things hard 😧 youve also been having a bloody hard time its no wonder youve been abit slack-not that i think you are.

7 months already! That times gone by heaps fast. Aww your other cat is being sweet. Probably enjoying the peace while Jaspers sitting on you and leaving him alone lol. @Sans911