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Much Ado About Nothing! eh!
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Catherine
Moderator
The dr said that they like patients to see a specialist before starting insulin. This dr told my husband you only need a specialist if need insulin.
You probably can tell I very angry my husband who wouldn't pay to see another gp 6 months ago to get a referral in a specialist
He feet are very bad.
He already that surgery for bleeding behind his eyes(both)
His body is falling part.
You probably can tell I very angry my husband who wouldn't pay to see another gp 6 months ago to get a referral in a specialist
He feet are very bad.
He already that surgery for bleeding behind his eyes(both)
His body is falling part.
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Oh my goodness Catherine, I am so sorry for what your husband is going through. It sounds like he needs to be started on insulin ASAP. I am going to try to tag XMDMOM as maybe she has some advice for you.
crohnsinct
Well-known member
Happpy belated birthday Catherine! You and I are living paralell lives! My husband also has type 2 diabetes. He is not under good control but I just attended a 5 day diabetes summit and there are a plethora of drugs before Insulin is needed. There are also very dangerous and harmful drugs being given out like candy. Also, diabetes is the number 1 disease controllable through diet. Let me be more specific Type 2 Diabetes that is! My husband has had excellent results with diet but unfortunately, falls off as soon as things get good and we start the whole ride over.
When you are ready, p.m. me and I will send you some good sites to read over...although it really should be them doing the reading shouldn't it:ymad:
When you are ready, p.m. me and I will send you some good sites to read over...although it really should be them doing the reading shouldn't it:ymad:
Catherine, I'm so sorry that your husband is dealing with this. I don't know how his doctors watched for 18 months while his Hemoglobin AIC was so high. With a BS of 20 (which I think equals 360 mg/dl) I'd think insulin would be likely. It's true that sometime you can add a third oral drug but with such high blood sugars, it seems unlikely. No matter what, he needs some effective therapy NOW. From what you wrote, he has complications of long standing diabetes that has not been well controlled. He needs a specialist. I don't understand the system where you are but I would be direct to the doctor and tell him/her that it would be negligent to wait weeks or months to see a specialist. He needs to get his blood sugars down closer to normal and he needs someone who knows what s/he's doing.
[[[HUGS]]]
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Catherine
Moderator
Hi Guys
DH. Blood sugar is 15.6 this morning, we went out for dinner and he broke all the diet rules and the sugars dropped.
About six weeks ago my Dh started a exercise programme with a PHD student with the aim of using exercise to better control the diabetes. This has resulted major swings in sugar levels.
DH wants to wait for the specialist appointment on 21 July, there is nothing I can do about that.
DH and his boss are going to work out a work roster with hours that better suit the diabetes. His sleep patterns are all over the place due shift work and morning swimming drop off/pick up.
DH is of the older generation (62) sometimes it like dealing with my parents.:ybatty::ybatty:
Going to see if I can buy some keytone? Testing slips today. I think I can get these over the counter. I understand testing this important in advanced diabetes.
By the way DH doesnot have advanced diabetes (according to him, as you have to be on insulin)
I think going to need my own thread for my non Crohn's life.
For DustyKat and the other Australian reading how do you an appointment is going very badly and dr giving up you. They let leave without signing the Medicare form.:rof::rof:
DH. Blood sugar is 15.6 this morning, we went out for dinner and he broke all the diet rules and the sugars dropped.
About six weeks ago my Dh started a exercise programme with a PHD student with the aim of using exercise to better control the diabetes. This has resulted major swings in sugar levels.
DH wants to wait for the specialist appointment on 21 July, there is nothing I can do about that.
DH and his boss are going to work out a work roster with hours that better suit the diabetes. His sleep patterns are all over the place due shift work and morning swimming drop off/pick up.
DH is of the older generation (62) sometimes it like dealing with my parents.:ybatty::ybatty:
Going to see if I can buy some keytone? Testing slips today. I think I can get these over the counter. I understand testing this important in advanced diabetes.
By the way DH doesnot have advanced diabetes (according to him, as you have to be on insulin)
I think going to need my own thread for my non Crohn's life.
For DustyKat and the other Australian reading how do you an appointment is going very badly and dr giving up you. They let leave without signing the Medicare form.:rof::rof:
crohnsinct
Well-known member
Oh! How I hope if you can't get in to a specialist right away he takes this seriously and reads as much as he can and at least starts with his diet.
Do you guys not have the blood monitors where you are? Little prick of the finger and test strips. Sold OTC and some are very inexpensive so you don't even need insurance. My DH is supposed to test himself after every meal.
One of the things I learned in that summit is that yes, the guidelines are that the A1C is supposed to be less than 7.5 but really it should be much lower. Historically, the old drugs were not able to reduce BS to less than 7.5 so that was the number they settlled on as a guideline. 20 years later drugs have gotten better but we never changed the guidelines. Damage can still be done at 7.5. So DH is to aim for even lower than that.
DH and I have had many of the same dinners. I get tired of nagging and so let him go and then see how horrible it is and nag again. It was hard as an Italian (think bread, pasta etc) to change his diet.
For him anyway, it is also a hard disease to swallow because he doesn't feel ill. Unfortunately, the ill affects of the disease take a long while to hit and by that time it is hard to change habits.
Are there any diabetes education programs at your community centers, health clubs etc? It is such a huge disease here in the states that these programs are everywhere. Those could help while waiting to get in to the doc.
Checkout bloodsugar101.com. She has diabetes and has a pretty easy to navigate page and is encouraging.
Do you guys not have the blood monitors where you are? Little prick of the finger and test strips. Sold OTC and some are very inexpensive so you don't even need insurance. My DH is supposed to test himself after every meal.
One of the things I learned in that summit is that yes, the guidelines are that the A1C is supposed to be less than 7.5 but really it should be much lower. Historically, the old drugs were not able to reduce BS to less than 7.5 so that was the number they settlled on as a guideline. 20 years later drugs have gotten better but we never changed the guidelines. Damage can still be done at 7.5. So DH is to aim for even lower than that.
DH and I have had many of the same dinners. I get tired of nagging and so let him go and then see how horrible it is and nag again. It was hard as an Italian (think bread, pasta etc) to change his diet.
For him anyway, it is also a hard disease to swallow because he doesn't feel ill. Unfortunately, the ill affects of the disease take a long while to hit and by that time it is hard to change habits.
Are there any diabetes education programs at your community centers, health clubs etc? It is such a huge disease here in the states that these programs are everywhere. Those could help while waiting to get in to the doc.
Checkout bloodsugar101.com. She has diabetes and has a pretty easy to navigate page and is encouraging.
Catherine
Moderator
Crohnsinct
DH has been dx with type 2 for 12 years. He has done the diet. Is taking 3 diabetes drugs.
With the PHD student who also just happens be his boss at work. They made improvement to the diet which included cutting white bread, alcohol and potatoes. Increased exercise. Lost weight - 4kgs. End result glucose control is worse.
He has days went glucose level has been too low to allow the exercise programme to go ahead. But over the last 3 days has a reading over 20 each day.
He has decide ring the specialist on Monday and advice them.
.:ybatty::ybatty:
DH has been dx with type 2 for 12 years. He has done the diet. Is taking 3 diabetes drugs.
With the PHD student who also just happens be his boss at work. They made improvement to the diet which included cutting white bread, alcohol and potatoes. Increased exercise. Lost weight - 4kgs. End result glucose control is worse.
He has days went glucose level has been too low to allow the exercise programme to go ahead. But over the last 3 days has a reading over 20 each day.
He has decide ring the specialist on Monday and advice them.
.:ybatty::ybatty:
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Sascot,
Could it be a kidney stone? I have one right now. They are so not fun!
Could it be a kidney stone? I have one right now. They are so not fun!
crohnsinct
Well-known member
Here is a shout out to our US Mid Western friends who had a white Mother's Day
Sascot,
I get kidney stones all the time. I now take magnesium at bedtime every night and have been getting less of them. I think the one i had passed because the pain went away. I get what they refer to as gravel, very small stones passing through. I think the magnesium is hopefully keeping the big ones away. I also drink water with lemon in it. A lot of lemon, that helps reduce them as well.
I get kidney stones all the time. I now take magnesium at bedtime every night and have been getting less of them. I think the one i had passed because the pain went away. I get what they refer to as gravel, very small stones passing through. I think the magnesium is hopefully keeping the big ones away. I also drink water with lemon in it. A lot of lemon, that helps reduce them as well.
Thanks! Will try both.
Vey frustrated, they didn't bother with ct, so my GP wasn't happy. Been to a urologist who will do the ct next week hopefully. Pain is a bit better but still feeling off, getting joint pain, headaches and some tingling in my face. Falling apart! Thankfully the kids are okay just now.
Vey frustrated, they didn't bother with ct, so my GP wasn't happy. Been to a urologist who will do the ct next week hopefully. Pain is a bit better but still feeling off, getting joint pain, headaches and some tingling in my face. Falling apart! Thankfully the kids are okay just now.
Really love them! Send some over 
Think I have finally figured out what's wrong with me! (No thanks to the doctors)
I have almost every complication of ankylosing spondylitis. Flaring really bad just now, joints really sore including chest and jaw. Can't take anti-inflammatories as they give me heartburn - feeling horrible
Think I have finally figured out what's wrong with me! (No thanks to the doctors)
I have almost every complication of ankylosing spondylitis
. Flaring really bad just now, joints really sore including chest and jaw. Can't take anti-inflammatories as they give me heartburn - feeling horrible
Have you tried mobic with food and a antacid ?
DS uses Zantac .
Have you seen a Rheumo ?
Hope it gets better .
DS uses Zantac .
Have you seen a Rheumo ?
Hope it gets better .
Sascot - for jaw pain, my daughter was given a night guard which helps some.Her dentist had it made (see you don't even need a rheumatologist )
We may eventually do steroid shots in her jaw but hoping it doesn't come to that.
I hope they're able to get you in soon, AS is the worst:ghug:
)We may eventually do steroid shots in her jaw but hoping it doesn't come to that.
I hope they're able to get you in soon, AS is the worst:ghug:
DustyKat
Super Moderator
Okay, aside from the fact that it should say new not news, wish I had dollar for every blunder I make in a post, how many of you remember a rule you learnt at school that you can’t shake even now?
My nemesis is got. Yes, I did write it in this post but boy oh boy did I stutter and stammer over it and I rarely use it.
When I was in 3rd class the teacher, he was a real spunk so that probably helped! :eek2:, told us that there was no reason why we should ever have to use the word got as there were numerous other words in the English language that are far more eloquent. With that we all had to write the word got on a scrap of paper, we then we went outside and the teacher dug a hole under a big old gum tree. We then all threw our scraps of paper in the hole and the teacher filled the hole in.
We buried got and I have scarcely used the word since! Lesson well taught Mr. O’Neill! :rof:
crohnsinct
Well-known member
OMGosh! You girls have me LMAO! So a gum tree is a real thing?...if I remember elementary school choir properly it is something the kookaburro sits by yes? Eating all the gum drops he could see? And laughing his fool head off as I beg him to save some for me. :rof:
DustyKat
Super Moderator
Oh sacrilege cic! Of course gum trees are real! As to that bloody song…I wish a had a dollar for every time I had to sing it in rounds! Jesus that was hard as a little tike! :lol:
And Tess! Don’t you be lumping us in with those Kiwi’s (AKA sheep shaggers!) Ewwwww. :rof:
Of course gum trees are real! As to that bloody song…I wish a had a dollar for every time I had to sing it in rounds! Jesus that was hard as a little tike! :lol: And Tess! Don’t you be lumping us in with those Kiwi’s (AKA sheep shaggers!) Ewwwww. :rof:
CCFA Take Steps PSA... that's our team picture about three seconds in :ycool:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&a=&v=t02NPol9GV8
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&a=&v=t02NPol9GV8
Question for you all... not crohns related.
I've noticed that S seems to be developing a bit of an underbite. Until the last few weeks/couple of months, I've never noticed this so must be something new and you'd think I would have seen this before if his bite had always been like this?? as it's quite noticeable to me now. He did go away for school over this past winter, so although he visited often, I wasn't seeing him day to day.. but, isn't he a bit old (19, almost 20!) to suddenly develop an underbite? He had all his wisdom teeth removed in February - could that have caused this? He says he doesn't feel anything different.
Any thoughts? I'm sending him to the dentist, just curious if anyone has any thoughts??
I've noticed that S seems to be developing a bit of an underbite. Until the last few weeks/couple of months, I've never noticed this so must be something new and you'd think I would have seen this before if his bite had always been like this?? as it's quite noticeable to me now. He did go away for school over this past winter, so although he visited often, I wasn't seeing him day to day.. but, isn't he a bit old (19, almost 20!) to suddenly develop an underbite? He had all his wisdom teeth removed in February - could that have caused this? He says he doesn't feel anything different.
Any thoughts? I'm sending him to the dentist, just curious if anyone has any thoughts??
Hmmm, just looked that up but he has none of the symptoms - no pain, he says no change in how his mouth feels, etc. - he hadn't noticed anything. But, I can see it when he talks (normally, you wouldn't see yourself talking) and I can also notice it's changed his pronunciation of words (not anything bad but just a difference).
But, am thinking it's very coincidental that his wisdom teeth were removed just a few months ago. Perhaps related?? but, dentist said his wisdom teeth were quite badly positioned (ie bottom ones growing in sideways - front to back inside gums, rather than up into mouth - if that makes sense :lol and he only had three wisdon teeth (I think only one on top). So doesn't surprise me that there would be some shifting going on in his mouth but, if anything, you'd think he'd be developing a overbite with the bottom jaw receding back with that extra space after removing two sideways teeth???
Doesn't make sense to me??
But, am thinking it's very coincidental that his wisdom teeth were removed just a few months ago. Perhaps related?? but, dentist said his wisdom teeth were quite badly positioned (ie bottom ones growing in sideways - front to back inside gums, rather than up into mouth - if that makes sense :lol
and he only had three wisdon teeth (I think only one on top). So doesn't surprise me that there would be some shifting going on in his mouth but, if anything, you'd think he'd be developing a overbite with the bottom jaw receding back with that extra space after removing two sideways teeth???Doesn't make sense to me??
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DustyKat
Super Moderator
That does seem odd Tess. If he is still growing I think the jaw also continues to grow outward. Seems too coincidental though that it has occurred after the wisdom teeth removal.
A change in bite occurred to me too but that generally ends up causing pain.
Let is know how he gets on.
Dusty. xxx
A change in bite occurred to me too but that generally ends up causing pain.
Let is know how he gets on.
Dusty. xxx
His teeth look straight... Not sure if I can get him to let me have a good look inside without huge rolling of the eyes :lol: but, his front teeth look fine. What I'm seeing when he speaks or smiles is that his bottom teeth are pretty much directly below/flush with his top teeth. I'm sure I would've noticed this before if his teeth had always been positioned like this and also sure it would've been mentioned when he had braces years ago. I thought he was past 'growing/developing' but maybe?? and maybe I missed the change sooner because he's been away??? But, just very coincidental re the wisdom teeth.
Catherine - are plates similar to braces?
Catherine - are plates similar to braces?
Just sat in a meeting with S and sat diagonal from him... had a good sideways view :lol:, bottom teeth are definitely straight up flush with top ones when he's speaking. Whether newly shifted or not, can't be good. :ymad:
Thanks Maya - I thought shifting might be possible, I just hadn't heard of it happening...
Thanks Maya - I thought shifting might be possible, I just hadn't heard of it happening...
Mine shifted after having wisdom teeth removed same age - really made the straight teeth from braces a mess.
One of my other kids has an retainer like thing to fix the jaw prior to braces as well.
One of my other kids has an retainer like thing to fix the jaw prior to braces as well.
Catherine
Moderator
What my children had similar to retainer but a more difficult appliance to wear. When the appliance in you can't open your mouth and has worn for least 12 hours per day. The appliance fits on the top teeth but forces the bottom jaw forward making it grow.
With Sarah the gap between teeth when closed was 10mm before plating. Kerry had a 14mm gap and her front teeth tilted forward to allow the bottom lip in fit under the teeth.
They were not used in place of braces but in attempt to avoid needing to brake the jaw. Luckly for us this was successful in both cases.
With Sarah the gap between teeth when closed was 10mm before plating. Kerry had a 14mm gap and her front teeth tilted forward to allow the bottom lip in fit under the teeth.
They were not used in place of braces but in attempt to avoid needing to brake the jaw. Luckly for us this was successful in both cases.
Wow! Definitely need to get this checked soon. On the way home, he said while his current relaxed bite doesn't feel 'different', if he were to position his teeth in what he thinks is a 'fitted' position, it hurts his jaw 'joint' so he lets his bottom jaw naturally slide forward. Said he doesn't think this is new since wisdom teeth but isn't sure...
Hope he doesn't need anything as drastic as you've described, Catherine. But, now I'm thinking maybe it's not just the wisdom teeth - given his comments about the jaw joint and that his teeth look totally straight (he let me have a better look ).
Definitely need to get this checked soon. On the way home, he said while his current relaxed bite doesn't feel 'different', if he were to position his teeth in what he thinks is a 'fitted' position, it hurts his jaw 'joint' so he lets his bottom jaw naturally slide forward. Said he doesn't think this is new since wisdom teeth but isn't sure...Hope he doesn't need anything as drastic as you've described, Catherine.
But, now I'm thinking maybe it's not just the wisdom teeth - given his comments about the jaw joint and that his teeth look totally straight (he let me have a better look ).
This made me laugh. 23 Places You Absolutely Must Poop Before You Die
http://news.distractify.com/culture/arts/17-places-you-absolutely-must-poop-before-you-die/?v=1
http://news.distractify.com/culture/arts/17-places-you-absolutely-must-poop-before-you-die/?v=1
Catherine
Moderator
For Tesscorm
Jaw Growth: The width a jaw stops growing between 2-4 years of age, the forward growth of the maxilla (upper jaw) stops at approximately 9 years of age, while the lower arch can continue to grow forward until age 16 in females and 19 in males. The final growth vector is the vertical, in females continuing until approximately age 16 and in males 19. Since adults can present with skeletal discrepancies, ranging from mild to severe problems, the treatment in certain instances requires surgery in conjunction with the orthodontic treatment.
http://www.irvinepdo.com/ortho-adult.html
It won't end like my girls. We first knew we had problems with Sarah's jaw at 7-8 years. In Kerry case we knew before she started school.
Jaw Growth: The width a jaw stops growing between 2-4 years of age, the forward growth of the maxilla (upper jaw) stops at approximately 9 years of age, while the lower arch can continue to grow forward until age 16 in females and 19 in males. The final growth vector is the vertical, in females continuing until approximately age 16 and in males 19. Since adults can present with skeletal discrepancies, ranging from mild to severe problems, the treatment in certain instances requires surgery in conjunction with the orthodontic treatment.
http://www.irvinepdo.com/ortho-adult.html
It won't end like my girls. We first knew we had problems with Sarah's jaw at 7-8 years. In Kerry case we knew before she started school.
Hey guys, I have a question and hope to draw on someone's med. knowledge.
I had my gallbladder removed several years ago. A few times a year I have these attacks in my upper right quadrant that are almost unbearable. I've been reading and researching(I know, right) and my symptoms seem to match some type of biliary spasms, such as sphincter of oddi dysfunction.
I hate these attacks and I'm having one today. It takes all I have to not pick up and run to the ER. I take nexium and with this attack I also took levsin.
The interesting thing is after the gall bladder surgery I have been unable to take pain medication as it seems to cause this same kind of attack I am experiencing now. The meds that have caused it are iv morphine and dilaudid, as well as the pill form of hydrocodone. So any way I was reading that opoid meds can cause spasms of the biliary, which I found extremely interesting since before my gall bladder surgery I was able to take any of these meds except I never cared for the hydrocodone type pills because they made me nauseated and icky feeling.
So I was wondering would the levsin have any effect if these are biliary spasms(i guess I'll know in a bit) and are there any other meds that would help. I'm going to discuss all this with my GI and he is going to say I Google too much but honestly I can't face another of these attacks.
I had my gallbladder removed several years ago. A few times a year I have these attacks in my upper right quadrant that are almost unbearable. I've been reading and researching(I know, right) and my symptoms seem to match some type of biliary spasms, such as sphincter of oddi dysfunction.
I hate these attacks and I'm having one today. It takes all I have to not pick up and run to the ER. I take nexium and with this attack I also took levsin.
The interesting thing is after the gall bladder surgery I have been unable to take pain medication as it seems to cause this same kind of attack I am experiencing now. The meds that have caused it are iv morphine and dilaudid, as well as the pill form of hydrocodone. So any way I was reading that opoid meds can cause spasms of the biliary, which I found extremely interesting since before my gall bladder surgery I was able to take any of these meds except I never cared for the hydrocodone type pills because they made me nauseated and icky feeling.
So I was wondering would the levsin have any effect if these are biliary spasms(i guess I'll know in a bit) and are there any other meds that would help. I'm going to discuss all this with my GI and he is going to say I Google too much but honestly I can't face another of these attacks.
crohnsinct
Well-known member
Tesscorm: My teeth shifted after I graduated college so shifting can certainly happen but I wouldn't imagine they would move so far forward as to line up with the upper teeth. The jaw doesn't get bigger...rather teeth move within the jaw. My question was whether or not he was jetting his jaw out. A while ago I noticed I do some changing of position with my jaw due to stress. Also, ear infections and such make it so if I position my jaw forward I am in less pain. Maybe something is causing him to do that and now it is just habit?
Very odd...keep us posted.
Clash: sorry no advice just hugs. Sorry you are in so much pain!
Very odd...keep us posted.
Clash: sorry no advice just hugs. Sorry you are in so much pain!
Thanks VIC and Tesscorm, the attack has passed. It lasted a couple hours. I don't know what it is but I have honestly got to get to the bottom of that issue! It really hasn't happened it quite awhile, I even thought I was rid of it.
I do think the levsin helped but who knows. I only think about finding answers when I'm in the middle of having the attack, afterward it becomes out sight, out of mind.
I do think the levsin helped but who knows. I only think about finding answers when I'm in the middle of having the attack, afterward it becomes out sight, out of mind.
Catherine
Moderator
Queen's Birthday Long Weekend and it also the opening of the Victorian snow season.
http://ski.com.au/snowcams/australia/vic/buller/buller1.html
It should be a great opening for the snow rabbits.
http://ski.com.au/snowcams/australia/vic/buller/buller1.html
It should be a great opening for the snow rabbits.
SNOW!!
I forget your in winter when we have summer ...
I forget your in winter when we have summer ...
Catherine
Moderator
Farmswife, it quite normal for the ski season to open with sightseeing snow. This is an unusually year as there is no snow. We have been skiing right where the those pictures were taken. Once was enough (too cold)
Mehita, you could see snow in August if you really wanted too. It considered a day trip from Melbourne (Mt Buller) approximately 31/2 to 4 hours by car.
There also may be snow on Mt Dandenong.
Mt Buller gets natural snow but they also make a lot of snow. The conditions have to be right for snow making and we are having a mild winter.
Melbourne is going for a top of 13C today, with tonight low of 8.
Mt Buller is currently 9C with overnight low of -2. Too warm for snowing making.
According to newspaper reports it snowed in Melbourne on 27 July 1882.:eek2:
Mehita, you could see snow in August if you really wanted too. It considered a day trip from Melbourne (Mt Buller) approximately 31/2 to 4 hours by car.
There also may be snow on Mt Dandenong.
Mt Buller gets natural snow but they also make a lot of snow. The conditions have to be right for snow making and we are having a mild winter.
Melbourne is going for a top of 13C today, with tonight low of 8.
Mt Buller is currently 9C with overnight low of -2. Too warm for snowing making.
According to newspaper reports it snowed in Melbourne on 27 July 1882.:eek2:
crohnsinct
Well-known member
Moviegoers sat down to watch a movie. They likely never expected the video that played next on the screen.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...ted-the-video-that-played-next-on-the-screen/
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/201...ted-the-video-that-played-next-on-the-screen/
Just to let the Parents know there's a very good thread by DJW called
What Does IBD mean for you? <Press for link.
It's a good read, sad, but good.
DJW said Parents can join in.:hug:
What Does IBD mean for you? <Press for link.
It's a good read, sad, but good.
DJW said Parents can join in.:hug:
Had to share...
Written by a 90 year old
This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio ...
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short – enjoy it.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God never blinks.
16.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19.. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31.. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have, not what you need
42. The best is yet to come...
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Written by a 90 year old
This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio ...
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.
My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short – enjoy it.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God never blinks.
16.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19.. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31.. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have, not what you need
42. The best is yet to come...
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Catherine
Moderator
It snowing down to 600m
http://www.mtbuller.com.au/Winter/Snow-Report/Snowcams
Beautiful weather in Melbourne to today top of 12c.
The Yarra River has burst it banks, flooding in Central Melbourne.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-...ated-with-calls-for-help-wild-weather/5546354
http://www.mtbuller.com.au/Winter/Snow-Report/Snowcams
Beautiful weather in Melbourne to today top of 12c.
The Yarra River has burst it banks, flooding in Central Melbourne.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-...ated-with-calls-for-help-wild-weather/5546354
I just need to vent, ugghh! :ymad: :ymad:
I've told S over and over and over to use sunscreen!!!! He's fair skinned and on remicade!!! Friday he went a beach town, spent all day Saturday with no sunscreen (although, in his defense, it was overcast all day and he didn't think he needed it) - of course, he got an absolutely brutal burn - chest, stomach, shoulders and back! I put aloe spray and lotion on last night/this morning and it did look slightly less red this morning. But, still bad enough that he didn't go to work because nothing could touch it.
After work, I walk into the house to the sound of S screaming in pain! I guess hubby put too much of the spray/lotion on??? and it irritated the skin. S was literally screaming and crying from the pain! OMG! This, from a guy who played 'one more shift' in a game with a separated shoulder because he didn't think it was 'so bad'! Ugghhh!!! I wanted to take him to ER but he insisted that it was fine all day until dad put too much ointment on??? IDK... Went to pharmacist and got another lotion and am keeping him on tylenols and well hydrated. He's a bit better now and sleeping. It's not as red as it was earlier but still really red. There are a couple of small blisters but only two small ones. Just worried it's such a bad sunburn.
Why do they not listen until after it happens!!!
Any other suggestions would certainly be appreciated.
:ymad: I've told S over and over and over to use sunscreen!!!! He's fair skinned and on remicade!!! Friday he went a beach town, spent all day Saturday with no sunscreen (although, in his defense, it was overcast all day and he didn't think he needed it
) - of course, he got an absolutely brutal burn - chest, stomach, shoulders and back! I put aloe spray and lotion on last night/this morning and it did look slightly less red this morning. But, still bad enough that he didn't go to work because nothing could touch it. After work, I walk into the house to the sound of S screaming in pain! I guess hubby put too much of the spray/lotion on??? and it irritated the skin. S was literally screaming and crying from the pain! OMG! This, from a guy who played 'one more shift' in a game with a separated shoulder because he didn't think it was 'so bad'! Ugghhh!!! I wanted to take him to ER but he insisted that it was fine all day until dad put too much ointment on??? IDK...
Went to pharmacist and got another lotion and am keeping him on tylenols and well hydrated. He's a bit better now and sleeping. It's not as red as it was earlier but still really red. There are a couple of small blisters but only two small ones. Just worried it's such a bad sunburn. Why do they not listen until after it happens!!!
Any other suggestions would certainly be appreciated.
Oh Tess, your poor boy!
My older daughter who's 20 also did that once and never again. Her sunburn (mostly on her face and shoulders) was not nearly as bad as your son's sounds. We used a lot of aloe, since it was the only thing she agreed to use.
We see an AS doctor/researcher who has spent the last 15 years studying TNF-Inhibiotrs who told her sternly that she MUST wear sunscreen. That, combined with the painful sunburn, has made her extremely careful.
My older daughter who's 20 also did that once and never again. Her sunburn (mostly on her face and shoulders) was not nearly as bad as your son's sounds. We used a lot of aloe, since it was the only thing she agreed to use.
We see an AS doctor/researcher who has spent the last 15 years studying TNF-Inhibiotrs who told her sternly that she MUST wear sunscreen. That, combined with the painful sunburn, has made her extremely careful.
Awww poor fellow! C just came back from the beach as well. Although he used sunscreen, it was the spray kind. So he did well except for his back where he has stripes of sunburn :ybatty:
We are using aloe on the stripes. It isn't nearly as bad as what you are describing. I hope he finds some relief quickly!
We are using aloe on the stripes. It isn't nearly as bad as what you are describing. I hope he finds some relief quickly!
I think he's really learned his lesson this time. Because he is fair skinned, unfortunately, it's not the first time he's had a burn (usually, like you describe, 'stripes', Clash - he uses the spray too) but it's never been like this. Actually, I've never seen anyone yell/cry from a sunburn. I was in 'don't think, just do' panic mode! The pharmacist thought that, perhaps, the spray and/or lotion had a bit of alcohol and that's what caused the reaction (and, according to S, dad gave 20 'sprays' while I only did 3 or 4??) - I suppose that makes sense. I've used this stuff for 20+ years and never had a problem but???
He doesn't have a fever and says he feels fine otherwise (so no dizziness, etc.) so I'm thinking the fact that he's sleeping is good???
There is a spot on his collarbone that I noticed last night - about the diameter of a pencil and it looks greenish (like a bruise), so 'under' the skin. He says it doesn't hurt and it's the only spot. Probably totally unrelated (I just noticed it because I was putting the cream on)??? Sunburn can't cause something like that, can it?
The pharmacist thought that, perhaps, the spray and/or lotion had a bit of alcohol and that's what caused the reaction (and, according to S, dad gave 20 'sprays' while I only did 3 or 4??) - I suppose that makes sense. I've used this stuff for 20+ years and never had a problem but???He doesn't have a fever and says he feels fine otherwise (so no dizziness, etc.) so I'm thinking the fact that he's sleeping is good???
There is a spot on his collarbone that I noticed last night - about the diameter of a pencil and it looks greenish (like a bruise), so 'under' the skin. He says it doesn't hurt and it's the only spot. Probably totally unrelated (I just noticed it because I was putting the cream on)??? Sunburn can't cause something like that, can it?
I don't think that sunburn would cause that kind of appt.
When C's sister was a toddler, I slathered her down in sunscreen for a day at the water park and I missed a spot on her shoulder blade, unknowingly. She burned really bad in this paisley shaped spot the size of a quarter, it didn't blister but scabbed and scarred. I was so upset although she didn't seem to be bothered by the burn. Mederma faded the scar but we had to go to the doc for some type of cream. It was horrible, I felt so bad!
When C's sister was a toddler, I slathered her down in sunscreen for a day at the water park and I missed a spot on her shoulder blade, unknowingly. She burned really bad in this paisley shaped spot the size of a quarter, it didn't blister but scabbed and scarred. I was so upset although she didn't seem to be bothered by the burn. Mederma faded the scar but we had to go to the doc for some type of cream. It was horrible, I felt so bad!
That sucks Tess, my younger son got a burn like that at camp a few years ago (fair skinned as well) It was so bad the nurse at camp called me and he was crying from the pain and we discussed whether or not I needed to come pick him up. He only had a day and 1/2 left of camp and really wanted to stay and was not going to be out on the lake anymore so he stayed, We used cold compresses, aloe and neopsporin. He still has scars where the blisters were. It was bad so I feel you and poor S. I had at least one of those myself in my teenage years (fair skinned redhead here) and they are no fun.
My kids were blessed with a darker complexion, and because I put sunscreen on them obsessively they've never been more than a tad pink for a few hours. I, on the other hand, have the amazing ability to burn despite sunscreen and shade. I can't say I've ever been as bad off as what you are describing though. For me, I put lotion on every 1-2 hours. I'm not particular about the type/brand, as long as it is thin and rubs in easily. I also soak in a vinegar bath at least once a day. My husband laughs at me for doing so but vinegar is my cure-all, lol. I sure hope he heals quickly!
Poor S is fair skinned, freckles and a bit of red in his dark hair (actually, if he doesn't shave, his beard is fairly auburn) in a family of olive skinned Europeans! I think he picked up every odd gene from the few blondes/redheads in our families.
But, even being olive toned, I've had a few sunburns too (you can get lazy and overly confident when you think you can't burn!).
Hopefully, there'll be lots of improvement by tomorrow morning. I imagine he's full up on his vitamin D till Christmas!
DanceMom - what do vinegar baths do? I've never heard of that. How much do you use? ...just curious.
But, even being olive toned, I've had a few sunburns too (you can get lazy and overly confident when you think you can't burn!).
Hopefully, there'll be lots of improvement by tomorrow morning. I imagine he's full up on his vitamin D till Christmas!
DanceMom - what do vinegar baths do? I've never heard of that. How much do you use? ...just curious.
Vinegar helps but I heard burns like crazy. I just heard about this crazy thing for burns that is supposed to help heal them super fast. It works for any type of burn. Take a potato and place in the food processor. Once it is processed down take the mush and place it on the burn. Do it three times a day for the next few days and it will heal rapidly and is supposed to prevent scarring.
I use about 1/2 a bottle of apple cider vinegar in a tub filled half way. Other times I'll pour it directly on my body in the shower and let it sit for 5 minutes or so. It does sting a little while it is on, but I swear it relieves the sting for several hours afterwards. Then again, it could all be in my head like my husband says, lol.
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We come from a long line of red head, faired skinned, freckled face folks... Sunburns are an unfortunate chronic issue for us.
We treat it like a burn - cold/cool water (whether it is in a shower or with a soft soaked T-shirt - avoid wash clothes they tend to be rough); white vinegar (we prefer it over apple cider vinegar, but it is just a preference thing, we get less sting from the white vinegar - I *think* it might be a wee bit more mild? or it could just be in our mind?); and then Tylenol.
I hope he feels better soon - sunburns are miserable...
We treat it like a burn - cold/cool water (whether it is in a shower or with a soft soaked T-shirt - avoid wash clothes they tend to be rough); white vinegar (we prefer it over apple cider vinegar, but it is just a preference thing, we get less sting from the white vinegar - I *think* it might be a wee bit more mild? or it could just be in our mind?); and then Tylenol.
I hope he feels better soon - sunburns are miserable...
Thanks Kim, I think I do recall having heard about potatos. I think I've even heard about putting a slice of potato on a bug sting?? There must be a soothing component.
And thanks re the vinegar. I'd never heard of that. We're going to Portugal in August - I'll make sure I get a bottle when I'm there and keep it on hand. (But, hopefully, we won't need it!)
The burn did seem less red this morning. But, he was sleeping so I couldn't get as good a look as I wanted! :lol: I just wanted to make sure it's not blistering, etc. Going to get some neo or polysporin and will use that later (thanks Jacqui) - hopefully, it'll preempt any infection from any blisters. He's due for remicade on Saturday so don't want any complications.
And, yes, Sascot, I'm sure he will remember from now on! :ybatty:
And thanks re the vinegar.
I'd never heard of that. We're going to Portugal in August - I'll make sure I get a bottle when I'm there and keep it on hand. (But, hopefully, we won't need it!)The burn did seem less red this morning. But, he was sleeping so I couldn't get as good a look as I wanted! :lol: I just wanted to make sure it's not blistering, etc. Going to get some neo or polysporin and will use that later (thanks Jacqui
) - hopefully, it'll preempt any infection from any blisters. He's due for remicade on Saturday so don't want any complications.And, yes, Sascot, I'm sure he will remember from now on! :ybatty:
DustyKat
Super Moderator
What better place than here to bring up toilets…
Now you do I realise that toilets in Oz are different to those in the US? :lol:
I think this was the one single thing that freaked Sarah out the most! After landing in LA and making her way to the toilets she then went from stall to stall thinking that toilet after toilet was blocked. :lol: She finally worked out that it was normal over there to have such a high water level and so then spent the rest of her holiday thinking that every time she sat down on the loo she was going to get a wet bum!
Dusty.oo:
Now you do I realise that toilets in Oz are different to those in the US? :lol:
I think this was the one single thing that freaked Sarah out the most! After landing in LA and making her way to the toilets she then went from stall to stall thinking that toilet after toilet was blocked. :lol: She finally worked out that it was normal over there to have such a high water level and so then spent the rest of her holiday thinking that every time she sat down on the loo she was going to get a wet bum!
Dusty.
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Catherine
Moderator
For those interested in my snow reports.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-...ues-with-more-wintry-weather-forecast/5640032
A special weather report Philip Island
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/phillipisland.shtml:ghug::ghug:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-...ues-with-more-wintry-weather-forecast/5640032
A special weather report Philip Island
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/phillipisland.shtml:ghug::ghug: