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yeah sounds like a good plan :)
I had my nails done, does that count? ;)
If it made gave you a smile then it sure does count :)
Hope you're resting now lovely xx
Sort of. I’ve got my neurology appt tomorrow so I’m a bit on edge
(bear) What time? Will you let us know how you get on?
Most women get flowers, chocolates or jewellery for Valentine's..... ;)
Hope it goes well (panda)
(giggle)
1.30 and yes I will
Getting your nails done counts, hope the appointment goes well x
Hope you're having a lovely day hunni x
Hope all is going well Paula (bear) (panda)
How’d it go?
Just got home. I’m having a lumbar puncture done to find how high the pressure is before they put me on medication. He was surprised I wasn’t struggling with severe headaches until I pointed out the meds I’m on and that nothing hurts like CRPS pain lol. He also said they rarely diagnose from an mri but the radiographer had been adamant about what the ‘changes’ were. The appt will be fast tracked so weeks rather than months.
Are you ok?
What does that mean about the "changes"? Are you OK? Are you resting?
I’m not exactly sure what changes he meant but he said they are indicators of IIH which the radiographer (who he rates) insisted pointed to a diagnosis. He said they normally diagnose from symptoms but, given the CRPS and pain meds, the symptoms are being masked. He’s expecting the pressure results from the lumbar puncture to be pretty high. The only thing that worries me about the lumbar puncture is i have to lay on my side - which I haven’t done in 5 years! But I’ll manage
At one point, he turned to Si and said ‘your wife’s determined, isn’t she’ ;)
I’m ok, have been working but chilling now. Think I might grab a sneaky drink
And why not indeed. I’d say you’ve earned it.
Definately earned a drink and hope your now chilling out and snuggled up resting
"Determined?" (rofl)(rofl)(rofl)
Pig headed?
Maybe stubborn about keeping things as for want of a better word "normal as possible" and not giving in etc
How are you today lovely?
I’m ok, have been doing some charity stuff this morning, prepping for a meeting tomorrow (it’s with my friend who’s promised to make lunch, so nothing too arduous ;)).
Free lunch sound good, lol. Still enjoying the charity work then?
keeps Me occupied ;)
That’s not exactly what I asked
I am but I can’t talk about too much (actually hardly at all) for confidentiality purposes
Ok no worries. I’ll back off.
I thought you'd enjoy it!
Off to another meeting in a bit but it’s with my friend so it’ll be nice and relaxed - and she’s making lunch ;)
Now I’ve had time to process, I’m much more relaxed about the neurology stuff - the doctor was pragmatic and straightforward and I trust him. Yes, it’s one more thing to deal with but it can be managed and it’ll be ok. Also, they took my bp and it was, finally, normal at 137/85 so I can relax a bit about that too - the meds are working :). Yes, these are yet more chronic conditions I have to manage but I’m lucky in that I live in a time and place where I can get the treatment that will help my body deal with this and, unlike many places around the world, I have access to free healthcare without restriction.
We had that conversation yesterday - that actually although the chronic conditions can be horrible, but we have access to free healthcare which is amazing.
I@m so proud of you! Have fun today gorgeous!
Good for you Paula! I agree...I moan at times about GB and the health system but like you say, we're so very lucky to have it. Well done on your BP...wanna swap??...only kidding. Mine will sort itself out in the end. I'm not so stressed about it now. All I wanted was reassurance. If I don't understand something I panic! Anyway, have a good day love.xxx
I was there for 5 hours! It didn’t feel like it at the time but I don’t want to move now I’ve got home lol. It was very productive so well worth it. I’m the trustee responsible for volunteer engagement and, at the moment, it’s not very organised. My plan is that it will run so efficiently I won’t have to spend much time on it and can work on other areas, like social media and a community chat online forum
Sounds brilliant! Hope you're resting now though lovely...
I’ve been a good girl this weekend and rested. My brain doesn’t hurt quite as much now ;). This week is quieter and I’m away next weekend for the church’s women’s weekend.
Where you off to next weekend?
I'm really glad you rested lovely. Next weekend will do you the power of good. I know how much you enjoy them. Is your Mum going with you?
Nice. Hope you have a fab time.