It sucks growing old

p0rtia · #876

Oh Lordy!

Glad you are okay, but...jeez.

Annrc · #877

June bug · #878

p0rtia wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:51 pm Oh Lordy!

Glad you are okay, but...jeez.

What p0rtia said!

#879

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:27 pm How I Spent My Sunday Afternoon

Excellent news. Glad you are okay.

Now that you know it's gastro, the next time you feel this coming on, breathe deeply through your nose with your diaphram, not your chest. Your chest should hardly move at all, and your stomach should bulge out. This usually gets indigestion and/or nausea under control for me.

#880

Getting old does suck, but it still “mostly” beats the alternative…

Apparently I’m having short-term memory problems and my Mister (a retired NHS Guy’s Hospital Family Practice Doc) seems fairly concerned so maybe it’s worse than I thought. I had a physical today and they asked me lots of questions. Then she said she was going to say 3 words and wanted me to repeat them. I repeated one and forgot the other two that quick. So of course now I have to see a specialist.

I seem to function fairly well, keeping to my routines of collecting my grandkids from school twice a week and delivering them to their parent’s shop along with all the other grandmothers dumping kids there at the end of the day.

But I really do hope my GPS doesn’t crap out so I can always find my way home. I will admit to having had to use it a time or two already when I should have known where I was and which way to go. Granted, there is major construction going on on just about every bare patch around here. Miles of townhouses and condos and shops going up all over the damn place and the landscape changing all the time.

The good thing is that all of that development stops about 10 miles north up the main road and this side of the county is not likely to ever be developed with most of the view from my kitchen window having been put into a National Trust so it can never be developed.

Meanwhile I guess the brain farts just continue....

p0rtia · #881

MsDaisy 2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:04 pm Getting old does suck, but it still “mostly” beats the alternative…

Apparently I’m having short-term memory problems and my Mister (a retired NHS Guy’s Hospital Family Practice Doc) seems fairly concerned so maybe it’s worse than I thought. I had a physical today and they asked me lots of questions. Then she said she was going to say 3 words and wanted me to repeat them. I repeated one and forgot the other two that quick. So of course now I have to see a specialist.

Yeah, I can't do the three word thing either. Had a health check up a few years ago by a dude sent by my insurance co., and when he said the three words I was horrified to realize that they disappeared as if down a well almost immediately. I desperately recalled them, and then worked out a mnemonic to remember them (all while he was talking about other stuff). So I "passed" that, but was alarmed enough to alert my PCP. He sent me to the specialist--a neuro psychologist.

She was great, and put me through a whole battery of memory tests. I scored well above average for my age for most of them (I was like 66 then), and she assured me that I was fine. I was happy to get on the books with her, as I don't have a Mister (or anyone else) around to notice if there are changes with my mental acquity. Yeah, my memory seems to be a sieve, but I can still draw the hands of a clock, so I feel good about it. So will you.

#882

Glad to hear it wasn't your heart!! I hope the meds help clear everything up for you quickly!

#883

p0rtia wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:17 pm
MsDaisy 2 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:04 pm

She was great, and put me through a whole battery of memory tests. I scored well above average for my age for most of them (I was like 66 then), and she assured me that I was fine. I was happy to get on the books with her, as I don't have a Mister (or anyone else) around to notice if there are changes with my mental acquity. Yeah, my memory seems to be a sieve, but I can still draw the hands of a clock, so I feel good about it. So will you.

I'm 66 now, will be 67 in May.

sad-cafe · #884

Gregg wrote: ↑Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:44 am I am doing pretty well, and I just managed to get the Regiment back to The Well Armed Bunker Complex on Sunday, and there was some drama involved with the neighbor who had them. We had to eventually call the Sheriff after my initial, and more drastic operation was turned down by calmer heads...

Everyone is now home safe, although the ramp to the bed has been removed. Biscuit is on Double Secret Probation but has made an appointment with the tattoo parlor to get a "Mission Toe Tattoo" on her side. Root Beer thinks we're both crazy and just wants little sister to quit barking and go to sleep as it's her fault they now have to sleep on new beds of their own...

we are worried about you!

sad-cafe · #885

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is it time to contact anyone?

p0rtia · #886

I kind of think so. We've found him on fb, and qbawl was in touch. Is there an accepted protocol for pm'ing someone's fb friends?

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#888

Agreed. Let's try to find him.

#889

Long story, short. I hope. Ended up in a different ER yesterday. Turns out, in addition to the gastritis, I have diverticulitis. New, no pain from it when I was in ER two weeks ago. Will now add three more medications, two antibiotics and an anti-nausea. I was diagnosed with this many years ago, but it has not been an ongoing problem. I didn't recognize the pain. Now, on liquid, then soft diet. They gave me intravenous pain meds last night, and for the first time in more than a month, I remembered what a normal stomach feels like.

I am so frustrated. One of the medications I was put on for the gastritis has been driving me nuts. All my medications and food have to be planned around when I take it four times a day. It is messing up everything. Now, I will have to add the new meds to this mess.

We have been going back and forth between me and my daughter about who would have Christmas this year. My turn. The most recent decision was me, which is what I really wanted. Scratch that.

I'll catch up when I can.

#890

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:58 am Long story, short. I hope. Ended up in a different ER yesterday. Turns out, in addition to the gastritis, I have diverticulitis.

Damn! Diverticulitis was one of the contributing factors to Mrs' condition. Ulcerative Colitis was eventually diagnosed after going untreated during covid (elective procedure). I won't get into the scary parts. Stay on top of your doctors, and don't be afraid to get second opinions.

#891

AndyinPA wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:58 am I'll catch up when I can.

Sorry to hear you're having such a hard time of things. I hope you're able to get things take care of quickly! I can empathize with having to mess around with when you have to take which meds. Ugh.

#892

My fibromyalgia, IBS (which may be migraine), and chronic migraine sympathize with you.

Reddog · #893

I’m curious about the diverticulitis. I was diagnosed a few years ago after a colonoscopy. I wasn’t put on any medication, mainly dietary, e.g. no popcorn. What should I be aware of? At the time the doctor didn’t emphasize it. Maybe it was diverticulosis.

#894

Reddog wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:39 pm I’m curious about the diverticulitis. I was diagnosed a few years ago after a colonoscopy. I wasn’t put on any medication, mainly dietary, e.g. no popcorn. What should I be aware of? At the time the doctor didn’t emphasize it. Maybe it was diverticulosis.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-con ... g-20006098

Diverticulosis is common. Diverticulitis is inflammation, less common, more serious.

#895

Reddog wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:39 pm I’m curious about the diverticulitis. I was diagnosed a few years ago after a colonoscopy. I wasn’t put on any medication, mainly dietary, e.g. no popcorn. What should I be aware of? At the time the doctor didn’t emphasize it. Maybe it was diverticulosis.

IANAD, but I am a witness to the progression of digestive disease. Osis is the precursor to the inflammatory phase Itis. Stay on top of your hydration. Less coffee and Pepsi, more water and tea. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Eat less meat, fats and processed foods. Move more to strengthen your core. Now that you've been diagnosed, get a colonoscopy every year to confirm you've kept it under control.

#896

bill_g wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 7:13 am
Reddog wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:39 pm I’m curious about the diverticulitis. I was diagnosed a few years ago after a colonoscopy. I wasn’t put on any medication, mainly dietary, e.g. no popcorn. What should I be aware of? At the time the doctor didn’t emphasize it. Maybe it was diverticulosis.
IANAD, but I am a witness to the progression of digestive disease. Osis is the precursor to the inflammatory phase Itis. Stay on top of your hydration. Less coffee and Pepsi, more water and tea. Eat more fruits and vegetables. Eat less meat, fats and processed foods. Move more to strengthen your core. Now that you've been diagnosed, get a colonoscopy every year to confirm you've kept it under control.

I was told at my first colonoscopy that I have diverticulosis, but just to "watch it," no restrictions or suggestions. I still eat popcorn once in a while. I'm terrible at hydration, which I try to work on, and my core is so weak it's a wonder I can stand. I've been lucky so far. Weirdly, nothing came of my second one this year other than two polyps, nothing concerning, they're gone.

I have a different inflammatory condition, and I'm convinced inflammation is the bane of humanity.

#897

pipistrelle wrote: ↑Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:31 am I was told at my first colonoscopy that I have diverticulosis, but just to "watch it," no restrictions or suggestions. I still eat popcorn once in a while. I'm terrible at hydration, which I try to work on, and my core is so weak it's a wonder I can stand. I've been lucky so far. Weirdly, nothing came of my second one this year other than two polyps, nothing concerning, they're gone.

I have a different inflammatory condition, and I'm convinced inflammation is the bane of humanity.

I'd say whatever you're doing is right for you. Genetics and environment are factors for sure. On hydration I advise my guys in the field to take five gulps of water at least once an hour. Working on your core is as simple as daily life - doing squats to lift an object off the floor to a shelf at head height, or taking the stairs when possible. Pro-tip: I keep my Fritos in a box above the cupboard making me reach way up to get them.

Slim Cognito · #898

Bill is right. I've got 30 years of transcription/medical records experience.
-osis is a suffix that means there is an abnormal condition concerning the root word, be it the diverticulum or another body part. This should be monitored. The suffix -itis means inflamed or infected, requiring treatment.

Reddog · #899

Thanks guys, it must be diverticulosis. The Doctor didn’t make too big a deal of it at the time. I should probably take it more seriously, though. I haven’t had much pain to speak of so far.

#900

I've popped in occasionally, but haven't felt good enough to engage. I can't remember the last time I was this sick, but the pain is easing, and I've transitioned to soft foods. Progress.

Christmas had been changed to my daughter's. She called last night to say she got a call saying that she had been exposed to Covid on Friday. She has been extremely lucky over the last few years to have never tested positive dozens of times. (As soon as restrictions were lifted, she was back to site visits, masked and separated as much as possible in meetings [Architect.]) What makes me nervous is we know with almost 100 percent certainly where we were exposed on a Friday when we had it here. We tested negative until Tuesday.