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I've always considered 13 as my lucky number, and Friday the 13th is a lucky day for me, today being no exception. I feel terrific this morning!
Just a note to mention my "episode" of a couple days ago. I have always been sensitive to medications, both prescription and OTC. That's why I decided to stop taking them altogether and have had noticeable improvement in my health and how I feel since then. Lately I developed an itchy rash and ended up using a topical cream that I found in my medicine cabinet, one that missed the clean-out and throw-away of all medicated products. I didn't realize what was in the cream - but there must have been one ingredient or more that I shouldn't have used.
I'm almost certain of the cause, because it's the same that happened to me about 2 wks ago - I am finally getting over a nasty bout with sciatica. I used ice packs, and then moist heat for the pain and they worked pretty well although not eradicating the pain completely. I can live with pain, but it became excruciating for me to walk, so I caved in and bought a small bottle of Aleve. Bad move - within 2 days I had a reaction from the Aleve, and it is the same type of reaction I had a couple of nights ago with the soothing cream.
So don't think I would ever want to go to a doctor about this. What do doctors do but to prescribe medications and send a patient for umpteen tests. I have medicare backed by Blue Cross, so the insurance is too much of a temptation for doctors to ignore when ordering tests. No way am I going to do this, and I am prepared to pay the consequences! Of course if push comes to shove, who knows what they will do and I am no exception. As it stands now, I'm prepared to live or die with the decisions I make.
It will be nice to get back to the treadmill at the gym next week. I've been avoiding it until the sciatica is gone, and it looks like I'm about 98% improved. Something about the planes from NY - from the smaller aircraft to Chicago, to the larger one to Sacramento, caused me grief. I noticed I could barely sit in the seat shortly after leaving Chicago, and I think I mentioned that I just stood in the aisle for several minutes at a time. I've never been the same since although things are looking up now.
It is a beautiful sunny day at 63 degrees - no doubt, much warmer than my house.
- I'll Try Again
I just finished hanging the 3rd load of wash on the lines (across the street), and all of the sudden it has become overcast. We're not supposed to get rain until tomorrow. The plane ride back from NY is what I'm blaming it on, but ever since...
- It's A Great Life!
I'm feeling on top of the world today, no doubt from last night's gym workout and this morning's treadmill walk. I set the treadmill for "rolling hills" - it doesn't actually roll but the resistance makes it feel like rolling. ...
- I Did Leave The House Today
After getting dressed I decided I didn't feel like going anywhere, but then got a message from my doctor that I could go to the local clinic for my blood tests and flu shot, no appointment necessary. Since I have an appointment to see her tomorrow...
- Do-nothing Sunday
At nearly 1:30 in the afternoon I still haven't showered or gotten dressed. If I decide to stay as I am, I can just crawl back into bed tonight as I am! I tried to find out where is the Quebec River, as I mentioned in yesterday's blog. ...
- Back To My Old Haunts
Yesterday evening was my first trip back to the gym, and it was like going the first time ever. I didn't realize I'd have to start all over from scratch, but I believe it shouldn't take me quite as long as it did the first time to get...
Travel
My lucky Day
I've always considered 13 as my lucky number, and Friday the 13th is a lucky day for me, today being no exception. I feel terrific this morning!
Just a note to mention my "episode" of a couple days ago. I have always been sensitive to medications, both prescription and OTC. That's why I decided to stop taking them altogether and have had noticeable improvement in my health and how I feel since then. Lately I developed an itchy rash and ended up using a topical cream that I found in my medicine cabinet, one that missed the clean-out and throw-away of all medicated products. I didn't realize what was in the cream - but there must have been one ingredient or more that I shouldn't have used.
I'm almost certain of the cause, because it's the same that happened to me about 2 wks ago - I am finally getting over a nasty bout with sciatica. I used ice packs, and then moist heat for the pain and they worked pretty well although not eradicating the pain completely. I can live with pain, but it became excruciating for me to walk, so I caved in and bought a small bottle of Aleve. Bad move - within 2 days I had a reaction from the Aleve, and it is the same type of reaction I had a couple of nights ago with the soothing cream.
So don't think I would ever want to go to a doctor about this. What do doctors do but to prescribe medications and send a patient for umpteen tests. I have medicare backed by Blue Cross, so the insurance is too much of a temptation for doctors to ignore when ordering tests. No way am I going to do this, and I am prepared to pay the consequences! Of course if push comes to shove, who knows what they will do and I am no exception. As it stands now, I'm prepared to live or die with the decisions I make.
It will be nice to get back to the treadmill at the gym next week. I've been avoiding it until the sciatica is gone, and it looks like I'm about 98% improved. Something about the planes from NY - from the smaller aircraft to Chicago, to the larger one to Sacramento, caused me grief. I noticed I could barely sit in the seat shortly after leaving Chicago, and I think I mentioned that I just stood in the aisle for several minutes at a time. I've never been the same since although things are looking up now.
It is a beautiful sunny day at 63 degrees - no doubt, much warmer than my house.
- I'll Try Again
I just finished hanging the 3rd load of wash on the lines (across the street), and all of the sudden it has become overcast. We're not supposed to get rain until tomorrow. The plane ride back from NY is what I'm blaming it on, but ever since...
- It's A Great Life!
I'm feeling on top of the world today, no doubt from last night's gym workout and this morning's treadmill walk. I set the treadmill for "rolling hills" - it doesn't actually roll but the resistance makes it feel like rolling. ...
- I Did Leave The House Today
After getting dressed I decided I didn't feel like going anywhere, but then got a message from my doctor that I could go to the local clinic for my blood tests and flu shot, no appointment necessary. Since I have an appointment to see her tomorrow...
- Do-nothing Sunday
At nearly 1:30 in the afternoon I still haven't showered or gotten dressed. If I decide to stay as I am, I can just crawl back into bed tonight as I am! I tried to find out where is the Quebec River, as I mentioned in yesterday's blog. ...
- Back To My Old Haunts
Yesterday evening was my first trip back to the gym, and it was like going the first time ever. I didn't realize I'd have to start all over from scratch, but I believe it shouldn't take me quite as long as it did the first time to get...