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[Missk_2022]

Unfortunately that's that can happen.

I react to a lot of medications and unfortunately also a lot of other things. That all over body pain is a relatively common, if not near constant thing.

I have a good idea of most, but not all of the triggers. Still a few I'm working on sorting out. Unfortunately I can't get away from them. They're just everywhere in my environment. The only time I didn't feel horrible was when I spent a week on the east coast this fall.

It's a long story, and I'm in an extra grumbly mood due severe pain right now...so glad I can vent here ...

I am sorry you are feeling so miserable...... here is a hug if it doesn't hurt you.....

 

[Missk_2022]

I have to meet with the most unpleasant jerk of a doctor for work today.....he doesn't like me.... and he shows it. I am just trying to help him... but I am at the point of either asking him what his major malfunction is or just giving up and providing him the bare minimum and telling him good luck

 

[Wat_Tyler]

We love our Wat

Love you too, Potassium!!!!

 

[BlackSatinKnight]

Good morning all. Today’s going to be a challenge. I didn’t sleep well and I’m in a lot of pain today. The wife wants me to go to the doc, but I’m already on 3 pain killers. Not sure what else they can do other than more meds. Got to love the VA, just treat the symptoms not the underlying issues. Hope you all are a great day. Stay safe.

 

[Missk_2022]

Good morning all. Today’s going to be a challenge. I didn’t sleep well and I’m in a lot of pain today. The wife wants me to go to the doc, but I’m already on 3 pain killers. Not sure what else they can do other than more meds. Got to love the VA, just treat the symptoms not the underlying issues. Hope you all are a great day. Stay safe.

Maybe it isnt the med but the combo or timing. Do you see a pain specialist?

They are a little more equipped to handle long term pain.

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

Liv’n in a winter wonderland! Went out and trudged around with the tribe in snow yesterday. Very fun. Haven’t done that here in 20 odd yrs. We fired the fire pit and sat around watching the finch’s flitter around. Hot coffee then hot tea…we covered all bases. It’s day two of the Southland Blizzard (I’m sure the WX Channel has named it something) and everything is turning to ice. Damn near did a pirouette taking the trash out this morning! Everyone stay safe and warm in this stuff. It’s fun for a day, but then I want it to shoo…

Sunrise on the sound MZ…

 

[BlackSatinKnight]

Maybe it isnt the med but the combo or timing. Do you see a pain specialist?

They are a little more equipped to handle long term pain.

I’m supposed to start a pain management group with the VA and I’ve been to pain management specialists. Again, all they want to do is more and stronger drugs to mask the pain.

 

[Missk_2022]

I’m supposed to start a pain management group with the VA and I’ve been to pain management specialists. Again, all they want to do is more and stronger drugs to mask the pain.

Yeah... it is an ugly cycle..... I wish I had a better answer for you.....

 

[nipplecaresser]

We love our Wat

What's Wat? Wat's Wat! Wat's What? Wat's Wat! Word!

 

[likes2watchU]

Morning all... sounds like Mother Nature is spreading more Wintery Love all over the place.
-2F with a -17F Wind Chill here

Quick catch up...

Well, it has to be one of you early people unless you want dishes in the sink until I finally get up. Also, I need gloves. Pink, sparkly gloves... ️️️

Do you mean these gloves?? You can coordinate with @Missk_2022
Pink Gloves post

Awww! Thank you, Wat! I've had a few offers to beat up the contractor! You guys could get a good fight on then make him finish!

Count me in. I've no skill in throwing a punch, but I can help hold 'em down.

Wasn't Monday a holiday for the kids? It was MLK, Jr Day, a Federal holiday. Usually schools are closed. I hope you're not too cold there the rest of this week.

It may be a federal holiday but not all school districts in the country observe it. Many still have school that day. Surprised a Yankee friend of mine their first year teaching in a state far to the South of where they were raised.

Can you imagine? My medicine was hurting me. It turns out that those were the very rare side effects that are almost never mentioned.

I'm so sorry had that experience. Sounds awful!
I have a bad track record with many meds, but nothing like that.

If it makes you feel better . . . I had a hip issue. My body was producing a chemical that my body was rejecting. It was eating away at the hip joint and bone.

Glad you were able to get it corrected/slowed and kept it localized. Sounds awful!

Oooof. Thats a rough one.

Yeah… our bodies are amazing machines. But sometimes they don’t work quite the way they should…

Underrated post ^^

It's a long story, and I'm in an extra grumbly mood due severe pain right now...so glad I can vent here ...

Vent away!! So sorry you continue to go through this seemingly never-ending cycle.
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I have to meet with the most unpleasant jerk of a doctor for work today.....he doesn't like me.... and he shows it. I am just trying to help him... but I am at the point of either asking him what his major malfunction is or just giving up and providing him the bare minimum and telling him good luck

Ugh - I vote give him the minimum, request feedback/questions via email and then toodaloo

Liv’n in a winter wonderland! Went out and trudged around with the tribe in snow yesterday. Very fun. Haven’t done that here in 20 odd yrs. We fired the fire pit and sat around watching the finch’s flitter around. Hot coffee then hot tea…we covered all bases. It’s day two of the Southland Blizzard (I’m sure the WX Channel has named it something) and everything is turning to ice. Damn near did a pirouette taking the trash out this morning! Everyone stay safe and warm in this stuff. It’s fun for a day, but then I want it to shoo…

Sunrise on the sound MZ…

Gorgeous photo.
The South and Ice... if it's not Ice Storms then it's this rare snow that melts and freezes. Yikes!! Hope you get enough of a warm up soon so it all melts for good!!

 

[Missk_2022]

Morning all... sounds like Mother Nature is spreading more Wintery Love all over the place.
-2F with a -17F Wind Chill here

Quick catch up...

Do you mean these gloves?? You can coordinate with @Missk_2022
Pink Gloves post

Count me in. I've no skill in throwing a punch, but I can help hold 'em down.

It may be a federal holiday but not all school districts in the country observe it. Many still have school that day. Surprised a Yankee friend of mine their first year teaching in a state far to the South of where they were raised.

I'm so sorry had that experience. Sounds awful!
I have a bad track record with many meds, but nothing like that.

Glad you were able to get it corrected/slowed and kept it localized. Sounds awful!

Underrated post ^^

Vent away!! So sorry you continue to go through this seemingly never-ending cycle.
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Ugh - I vote give him the minimum, request feedback/questions via email and then toodaloo

Gorgeous photo.
The South and Ice... if it's not Ice Storms then it's this rare snow that melts and freezes. Yikes!! Hope you get enough of a warm up soon so it all melts for good!!

Yep those gloves are it..... if you have to.do dishes at least be fancy and it will protect our ladylike delicate hands....hahahaha

Yeah I will maintain professionalism.... but If this crap happened when I was bedside.... it would have already been handled in an er nurse way..... way more direct.....

Its snowing here...ugh

 

[Rj_1954]

Liv’n in a winter wonderland! Went out and trudged around with the tribe in snow yesterday. Very fun. Haven’t done that here in 20 odd yrs. We fired the fire pit and sat around watching the finch’s flitter around. Hot coffee then hot tea…we covered all bases. It’s day two of the Southland Blizzard (I’m sure the WX Channel has named it something) and everything is turning to ice. Damn near did a pirouette taking the trash out this morning! Everyone stay safe and warm in this stuff. It’s fun for a day, but then I want it to shoo…

Sunrise on the sound MZ…

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Absolutely beautiful...

 

[Rj_1954]

Morning all... sounds like Mother Nature is spreading more Wintery Love all over the place.
-2F with a -17F Wind Chill here

Quick catch up...

Do you mean these gloves?? You can coordinate with @Missk_2022
Pink Gloves post

Count me in. I've no skill in throwing a punch, but I can help hold 'em down.

It may be a federal holiday but not all school districts in the country observe it. Many still have school that day. Surprised a Yankee friend of mine their first year teaching in a state far to the South of where they were raised.

I'm so sorry had that experience. Sounds awful!
I have a bad track record with many meds, but nothing like that.

Glad you were able to get it corrected/slowed and kept it localized. Sounds awful!

Underrated post ^^

Vent away!! So sorry you continue to go through this seemingly never-ending cycle.
https://media1.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExd2s0b3J3dnNmeHdoOGttY2k1Y2hiNmkwc292cGVnZ3I1aTVvYzJubyZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/EvYHHSntaIl5m/giphy.gif

Ugh - I vote give him the minimum, request feedback/questions via email and then toodaloo

Gorgeous photo.
The South and Ice... if it's not Ice Storms then it's this rare snow that melts and freezes. Yikes!! Hope you get enough of a warm up soon so it all melts for good!!

Good morning @likes2watchU
It's finally above freezing 24 F

 

[likes2watchU]

Yeah I will maintain professionalism.... but If this crap happened when I was bedside.... it would have already been handled in an er nurse way..... way more direct.....

The Nurse Way
I know you're a consummate professional... even with some very trying individuals.
They have no idea how lucky they are not to be bedside!
Then again, they are exactly the ones most in need of a little bedside manner!!

Good morning @likes2watchU
It's finally above freezing 24 F

Yay!! Hope the Heat Wave sticks around a while @Rj_1954!!
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[Tweedledude]

The Nurse Way
I know you're a consummate professional... even with some very trying individuals.
They have no idea how lucky they are not to be bedside!
Then again, they are exactly the ones most in need of a little bedside manner!!

Yay!! Hope the Heat Wave sticks around a while @Rj_1954!!
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Brrrrrr a blazing 22 F degrees here. Ya all keep the winter coats and gloves handy...

 

[dkak001]

Liv’n in a winter wonderland! Went out and trudged around with the tribe in snow yesterday. Very fun. Haven’t done that here in 20 odd yrs. We fired the fire pit and sat around watching the finch’s flitter around.

No finches right now, but we do have our usual chickadees. They're hungry today.



Honestly I have no idea how they survive in this climate. Just the thermodynamics of something that small, all night long, at 20 below zero in a wind storm boggles my mind.

 

[likes2watchU]

No finches right now, but we do have our usual chickadees. They're hungry today.

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Honestly I have no idea how they survive in this climate. Just the thermodynamics of something that small, all night long, at 20 below zero in a wind storm boggles my mind.

National Wildlife Federation: How Chickadees Weather Winter

Edited: swapped GIF for a still shot of the same image. could only take that twitching for so long

 

[Missk_2022]

Well.....the doc visit went amazing...I prayed the whole way there. He was pleasant and seemed to have an overall better attitude....

I am.employing a new method of repeating the question or statement to make sure I understand and respond in a good way and can offer help/ suggestions.

1st visit of the year but fingers crossed we continue with this trajectory

 

[thør]

No finches right now, but we do have our usual chickadees. They're hungry today.

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Honestly I have no idea how they survive in this climate. Just the thermodynamics of something that small, all night long, at 20 below zero in a wind storm boggles my mind.

They burrow into the snow to keep out of the wind and stay warmer.

 

[drobert44]

They burrow into the snow to keep out of the wind and stay warmer.

U gotta keep them fed.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Well.....the doc visit went amazing...I prayed the whole way there. He was pleasant and seemed to have an overall better attitude....

I am.employing a new method of repeating the question or statement to make sure I understand and respond in a good way and can offer help/ suggestions.

1st visit of the year but fingers crossed we continue with this trajectory

Thank you. I needed to see this. I'ma try to incorporate it into my behaviors.

 

[Missk_2022]

Thank you. I needed to see this. I'ma try to incorporate it into my behaviors.

Trying to be a better listener.... just don't want to dread every interaction....

 

[Rj_1954]

 

[likes2watchU]

Well.....the doc visit went amazing...

I'm so glad the visit went well!!!

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I have mixed feelings, @Rj_1954
If it is an Evacuation Assistance Tool (EAT), ok
But - if it's "Made with real poop"?, hard pass

 

[Missk_2022]

Everyone is busy tonight..... I am just hanging around...xxxxx