thread for middle age to older Christian women.
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mphayescpa,
Welcome to the thread.
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I had to go back to Urgent care for the third time and they insisted I see my doctor in a couple of weeks which I am. I was pretty sure I had a sinus and possible ear infection and the doctor agreeed. I feel very lightheaded and extremely fatiguved. I did lose my sense of smell a few weeks ago so a really hope I dont have long Covid. I am concentrating on ny flight more the last couple of days. I think manuevering O'hare Airport is my biggest fear. I am gong to ask for assistance. I will have to be patted down because my netal in my neck and possible breast will set off the alarms I hear. I sure wish I had a friend who would drive to the airport where we could walk around so I could feel more comfortable about the whole thing. I am glad that you get to use a wheelchair. How long is your son's family going to be staying with you. I loved the picture you sent. So nice they could help you with your flower pots.
It is so late. I need to get to bed.
Have a good weekend,
Love
Nancy
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Teka, I bet your roses are pretty. I looked at mine today as my neighbor who helped prune them for me told me one of the bushes had a bunch of buds on it and he was right. I still need to deadhead the spend blooms. I am so behind from being sick so long I am trying to see what can be left behind. I can't figure anything can without making my yard look awful. Oh well.
Take care. Have a great weekend,.
Love,
Nancy
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HI dear sisters.
I had to go back to urgent care for the third time on Thursday. I was pretty sure I had a sinus infection and that was confirmed. So I am on another antibiotic. I have been so lightheaded and fatigued during these last many weeks that I am praying that God will heal whatever it is. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. We had tornados rip through IL and our neighborhood sustained some tree damage. I had a parkway tree that some of it ended up in the street. I went out on Thursday after picking up my new meds and drug it to the lawn. I was suprised the City picked it up so quickly. One neighbor around the corner was not so fortunate. A very large portion of a parkway tree fell on the neighbors yard. Our tornado sirens went off. I remember trying to coax Cammie into my guest bathroom. She was never happy about that. I have not heard of any injuries but Streator another town in IL got hit really bad and they found a man buried under the rubble of his house. He sustained injuries but was fortunate to be found alive.
Take care everyone,
Love,
Nancy
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Oh dear, Nancy. I'm sad and sorry that this illness is so stubborn and persistent. I pray that your PCP can get to the bottom of what is going on and put you on the road to recovery. I'm glad that you and your home are safe from the recent storms. What a terrifying ordeal for the man in Streator. I hope he fully recovers from his injuries.
Chris, your yard and plantings sound lovely. Red, purple, or white … Salvia is a beautiful plant and will attract pollinators of all sorts.
Mphayescpa, cold capping was not covered by my insurance plan so I did not use it during chemotherapy. In fact, I do not recall seeing anyone in the cancer unit using a cold capping system. Your cancer center's nurse navigator will be a great resource to you for cold capping information.
Wheatfields, it can be difficult to find an understanding doctor (and especially if one is looking for multiple patients). My family in the Midwest is limited to using the Avera Health system, and there aren't lot of doctors to choose from in their rural communities. I pray that you and your nurse friend find a compassionate and patient doctor for your care close to home.
Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing weekend.
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I have developed a UTI again. This time I called the virtual urgent care and got a prescription and then had Walmart deliver it so I could start it quickly. I am a little nervous about not calling my oncologist first about it, but last month the oncologist office made me drive into the hospital to a lab to give a sample and it turned out to be negative so they made me wait for more symptoms. I spent two hours for that, but I know the signs and this time I am sure of it. The virtual care doc assured me it was compatible with Taxol and I did look it up. She did suggest I call my oncologist and I will do that, but of course it is a weekend. I just feel too poorly to get up and out so I understand Nancy how frustrating your urgent care trips have become. I continue to pray for healing for you.
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Nancy, I am so sorry to read that you are still struggling with this ongoing illness and praying that you soon find relief and are able to get the rest that you need. Also that your yard work will fall into place with some of your neighbors help. I did read about the tornado in IL and thought of you. We've had a few tornado watches but nothing real close yet.
Chris, I am sorry to hear that you have another UTI and pray that the new prescription will be effective.
Hershey - Avera is who we have to choose from! Unless one goes out of town a distance there isn't a lot to choose from. I think we both liked the one who retired so well that we are having a hard time. Although the other day my nurse friend thought she would be okay with this new one when she went to her for a wellness check. We don't necessarily have to go to the same doctor. So I'm still "thinking" about it. Praying for you a safe and relaxing weekend too!
Teka - thank you for your rose bloom picture!
mphayescpa - I don't have any experience with cold capping, but we will certainly be praying for you!
Love, Wheatfields
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Well, I am a worrier. A worrier is a noun that describes someone who spends an excessive amount of time fretting, overthinking, or anticipating negative outcomes. Yep, that's me. I met with my PA today and she immediately picked up on my UTI and that I was taking Keflex. I told her I called the virtual urgent care, etc., and she said yes, I did the right thing. Especially since it was a Saturday. That was it. She asked if it was helping, and then moved on. I am such a dork! The rest of the appointment went well and she said I was doing well on the Taxol. When will I learn to just turn it all to the Lord, trust, and move on. This is an old conversation for me…thanks for listening.
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Chris, my human nature is to worry as well. It is a constant battle so I really understand. I hope your med is taking care of knocking out that UTI. I am sorry that you have to endure another one. I am very happy to hear that your PA not only was glad you reached out to the virtual urgent care for your UTI and that she thinks you are doing well on Taxol. That is all good news but I am sorry you had to go through all of the worry.
I am sorry I haven't been posting much lately. I got very nauseated on Saturday night and hardly slept all night and then was still nauseated most of Sunday. I ate an apple that had a very funny taste and I should have just thrown it out but I thought it will be okay. So I am not sure if it was my new antibiotics which I have never experienced nausea before or the apple but I am okay now.
Last night I got very little sleep as I was so concerned about the fact that our landscaping company that we have had the past four years is really not doing their job that we are paying them to do. I finally got up very early today and vented to the AI on my computer. It gave me some really good insight and some ways of responding to this situation since I am the designated liason from our HOA board. Since being sick for so long my usual filter has come off and I have been very blunt with our account manager. He is fairly new and I really miss the young lady that we had previously who was so good. Our president who is now very ill and we are having him keep the title as president in name only and using him for consultations as he is very good with business, finance and dealing with our lawyers. I would have asked him to intervene in this situation in the past but I won't do that now. So this is another thing to add to my list of worries that I am having to lay at Jesus feet to take these burdens from me.
I have my xray guided hip injection on Thursday. One of my neighbors who is my driver was I think trying to talk me out of going through with it but I assured that I don't want to postpone again. My cough started getting worse after doing much better but tonight after using my inhaler it does help so I think I can manage the 30 min procedure without coughing. I have been having pain clear down my leg on that same side and I am really hoping this will help what I think is referred pain. It has been really hurting while trying to sleep the last few weeks.
Wheatfields, I hope you can find a doctor that you will feel comfortable with. How is your leg doing? Are you still in PT?
Teka, I have a lot of buds on my roses with all the rain we have had. My neighbor pruned them for me. I haven't even looked at them too much though. I hope you are enjoying the season now but I think the East was getting our bad storms.
Hershey, I hope you are enjoying all of your home improvements. I had my handyman here yesterday to to install and replace my dining room light that was another carpet layer accident. I had to squeeze him in before he left for Florida for a few months. I didn't even think about how difficult it will be to clean and replace light bulbs in this new fixutre. I just thought it was very pretty. LOL My handyman said the glass was very delicate. He suggested blowing out any dust with a keyboard canister of air. I guess nothing is easy when it comes to renovations.
I hope you all have a great week.
Love,
Nancy
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