CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.
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Morning Crazies
Hi Mommy your hugs were missed. Sorry you've been out with a cold.
Man there is niver a dull moment in Crazy Town!
Noddy and Notagain- welcome to CT and though none of us wishes anyone had/has a reason to be here, we are all the richer for having met here. It's a place filled with a lot of stellar and funny and compassionate ladies.
Ok DUCKY what is happening? We are concerned! Please update us as soon as you can.
Chevy you've also been quiet- what's happening?
Katy I was thinking of you all dy yesterday and especially because your guests left. When energy shift like that and there is a sudden 'emptiness' I think it's pretty natural to feel down. Breathe deep and try to get your feet on the earth ( dirt grass whatever) today. Sending you hugs on top of Mommy's hugs.
Tom- perfect pink ribbon- nothing more needs to be said
Slow sounds like you had a good celebration, it's good you were able to walk a bit.
PTS are you bringing the swag to the gym? I don't have a sweet tooth for candy, so I could safely rescue the leftovers from anyone.
Octo You're back! YAY Sounds like you had such a lovely time away, even if your taste buds are still compromised ( bummer) and I LOVE your intention to get in the Water on New Years Day- Slow will likely add that to her spreadsheet.
Sula how are you? deep in projects I suspect
Rain have fun watching the marathon.
Pennsysgal how are you?
Poppy thanks for sharing the photo of your son. He looks very gentle.
Eggroll we take everyone seriously here, especially when/if they are seriously crazy!
Lucy what kind of muffins are they? Maple bacon? haha
Sorry if I'm missing some stories; thinking of you all.
Back later!
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Um this is for anyone who may be having a rough CT moment- speaks to me. Faith in a seed. Sometimes, even when life seems super dark, it's still filled with possibility.
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(((((((hugs)))))))) to all who need i
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Hi ladies...just wanted to say hi. Not much going on, just waiting for my husband to finish making breakfast. Feeling a bit sorry for myself today, so tired of being in pain and on top of that I'm invited out this evening for a girls night out. I'm not interested in going, but DH thinks it's a great idea. I just want to stay home.
Ladies I hope you have a great day...will talk to you later
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Shorfi
I am with your DH- I was resistant to go out the other night with my girlfriends- had a lot of anxiety about whether my hips would 'behave'- but I went and it was really good for my spirit. I don't know what the scope of the evening is, but perhaps you can participate up to a certain point and then 'bow out'? That's what I did.
just a thought.
hugs
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Mommy, so glad you are back and thanks for the hug!! ((((((hugs))))) back to you!
I took the first step in my goal to myself to get in the (ocean) water on New Year's Day. Stayed up till midnight (not easy for me, believe me, in fact I ended up setting my alarm for 11:50. Sure enough, I had fallen asleep on the couch) in order to make a reservation for Point Lobos Reserve in Carmel: they only allow 15 buddy pairs to dive there per day (hubby will be my buddy, natch) and New Year's Day tends to be popular, so making the reservation for NYD at midnight on November 1 (the day they first become available online) is sort of a tradition. So yeah, got my reservation. and yes, I'd prefer warm water but it isn't a good time to travel very far for me, and besides the cold water is part of the challenge (I do have a drysuit, which helps quite a bit). Besides, if there is no storm (if there is a storm we will have to postpone) winter diving can be the nicest in California. Good visibility, water actually tends to be warmer.
So yay for me! It will take lots of walking to feel physically ready so heading out.
Hugs to all;
Octogirl
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Octo YAY indeed! Even planning for your dream is a step in the right direction.
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Thanks Ladies for caring.......will try to explain........
My son stopped by..we talked about Phil.....he said "how about if I go over to the office and pick him up ...do you have something for lunch......said only grilled cheese....remember all of that........
Though "oh I have chicken, I will make chicken salad......did all that, put 2 pieces of toast in the toaster, and that is all I remember to that point.......my son came back with Phil...........I said to him.........."what the hell are you doing back here"......would never say that.............was standing at the counter...had made 4 sandwiches put them on a plate, and on the table........sat and talked to them.........then said a couple things my son did not like about..what is this, what is that.......he said to Phil....I thought something was wrong with Nannie, now I am sure.....
He called my daughter who works with him...she came, they called 911, a'nd I went to thehospital...............I remember "NONE" of this once my son came back to my house;..........I still don't...............came around finally to knowing some of what happened.......hard to explain..............harder to understand..........they did an MRI, MRA, of the brain.......and an EEG.........all came back normal........................
Now my kids have me wearing a Life Alert watch.............and I am disgusted, depressed, and want that lost time back.................they said it may never happen again, or it could............
My question was "how do you function like your copletely aware and what would have hapened had no one been here.......and how do you make 4 sandwiches, talk to people, and are not coherent that you have done this..............I am fed up disgusted, and have a headache trying to get my 30 minutes span back.........
My son even made me take an aspirin before the ambulance got here.....I took it and drank water.............how the hell can I do this and not remember doing it, yet I was able to do it, and not know I "was doing it", or remember doing it.......its all bullshit.........................so they told me what it was not,, and I think they are guessing what it was.............
Final decision......Transient Global or Transient Retrograde Amnesia...............took me off 1 med...............here is what is crazy, beside "ME".....................my blood pressure when the EMT's got here was 200/94.......of course they were thinking stroke..................was not.....thought TMI........was not..........every test came back negative.........you would say "great"..........yes, but what happened to me..............I cannot accept this....................thanks for caring........love you all.........now I will sit here and cry again because this is not the life I want..........hugs.0 -
hi all
Thanks for the lovely welcomes,so nice to have found you all.
We are all ok this morn but in the cold light of day the near miss that could have been is so apparant,my coat is all burnt down front holes all over that i never saw last night as i was so distracted by dd and brothers gf.we really really were lucky!!!!!
So tomorrow is d day i think everything i can cross is crossed,so hope all is good.
Not again so sorry you are having to deal with this again cancer really is crap!!
Ladies thak you again so nice to have somewhere to vent where its understood,as all family and friends dont,how could they?its funny i was going to tell them about tomorrow and my fears before all this happened last night,not now.so i will go alone tomorrow and will have all of you lovely ladies with me giving me strenght to deal with whatever comes my way.
Ps i will learn all of you names as we go xxx
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Ducky: can't speak for the others, but no, I certainly would not say "great!". I'd be left as frightened/angry as you probably are. Wondering "if they don't know why this happened, how can they tell whether or not it will happen again?"
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Shorfi.........hope your ok girlfriend........and Gaia you too..........we use to call that being down in the basement........its ok to go there, but we have to remember to not lock the door..........................
I am down there now, trying so hard to walk up the stairs to the door, open it and close it behind me........I have not gotten to the bottom step yet, and hope you have not either...............so grateful for you ladies, and being able to talk to someone who understands.........tired of crying since Friday afternoon, and feeling bad...............I just want to be "whole" again................I accepted the heart attack in 2007, BC in 2011, but this has put me in the basement......................and now the insult of "Life Alert"......does it get worse then that.......................
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Ducky, I'd be scared too, as QMC says....not knowing sucks. That is one of the big lessons I've learned from bc. and of course, it is why we hang out so much in CT. Do they plan to do any further tests? Perhaps you should let the doc know that you are not ok with the uncertainty? Let the doc know about the crying and depression also... and whatever else, stay here with us in CT: we have your back. Sending hugs!
Noddy: fingers crossed here too! We are in your pocket for Monday....let us know how it goes.
Hugs;
Octogirl
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Ducky I am so sorry to hear what happened! And of course you are confused and bewildered and angry.
Life Alert! I can see how that feels 'disabling'
I like your metaphor about the basement and Ok to go but Do Not lock the door. Good one.
Let us know if we can do anything while we hold you here in CT. Katy usually makes good soft spots to land.
Crying is also letting the stress out of your body/nervous system, so it's good
I think what Octo said about letting the doctor know you are uncomfortable 'not knowing' is good.
Thinking of you.
xo hugs
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oh..this morning I have so much to say to everyone (Christine you read me like a book) but I want to say something to and for Ducky. I would be scared and dismantled too at all that passed. But you must not be disgusted with yourself. You are our wonderful Ducky. You are the same today as yesterday and the day before. You are beloved here. You and Poppy grew a huge family tree from nothing. They love you too.
Try just sitting on the bottom step. (In the basement) Then skootch yourself up to the next step after awhile. You will gradually find yourself sitting on the first floor. I know you can and will. This is not something you can blame yourself for. You must find the key to open up your heart and let all of the love we have for you and your family has for you, and let it lift you up.
Forget about that fucking life alert thingy. Put it inside your shirt (for the benefit of your kids) and forget it's there. You know a watched pot never boils. Weird things can happen to us, meds, or just a wire crossed. I had some terrible paranormal sleep activity a couple of years ago and thought I was losing my mind. It went away. Please dry your tears, dear Ducky, your Royal Duckiness, and tell us some Crazy story to keep us entertained. It's time for you to come back to your job here in Crazytown! We need you!
Sending hugs and chocolate through the tube....
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Thanks Octo.......I did see a Neurologist in the hospital, but apparently there are no answers to what happened.......a wonderful Physican Assistant to my Cardio Dr. came in to see me..........young Chinese Dr.....we spoke, and she listened...so sweet..........this is what she said when I asked her so many questions, and said I am a "I have to know why type person".....................this was her answer............"Sometimes Doctor's can tell you what it is not"........"But not be able to tell you what it is"..........made a lot of sense..................then she said "right now I am happy with thee "what it is not".............and it may never happen again"..............
Ok, but I will follow-up with someone......I need answers............and she said that is what I should do....................0 -
Ducky, that is scary. One thing I have found from this experience, is that it is OK to cry (I was never a crier), and OK to cry lots. Cry as much as you need to.
I like your metaphor about the basement, too. I've been struggling to stay out and will remember not to lock to door!
Look at the Life Alert this way - it makes your kids feel better. Sometimes a parent does stuff to make their kids feel more secure, right?
I think Octo is right, let the doctor know you are having a hard time with this.
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Jeez, Ducky! That IS scary! I would be hounding all my doctors! The good thing is, is that if it was a stroke, it was a very tiny one. Glad you came to C-town, to let us know, so we can give you a group hug, and help you up the basement stairs. We need our Ducky, strong and unafraid, cantankerous and happy. What medicine was it that they took you off of? This may have been a random once in a life time thing, so please don't let it get your happiness! I know Mommy's back with her great hugs, but I want to give you an extra one (((((DUCKY))))).....
Octo, that is so cool that you are going to be swimming on new years! I will for sure wake up thinking of you there! Great way to bring in the new year!
Shorfi, You decide. It might be good to get out for a little while, just don't go as crazy and wild as you used to!!! (wink).
I am glad everybody is okay, NoddyNeevy. And I wanted to apologize for sounding so cold last night, I was more upset about the fireworks, I do know the damage they can do, but i also love how pretty they can be. They can change your life in one hot minute.
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Ducky, sorry for the funkie health thing, hate it when they do not have a reason for shit. I once had a bought of vertigo, doc sent me for the MRI & MRA of the brain, they said I had water on the brain and maybe needed brain surgery! But they weren't sure so they wanted to monitor me, which meant I went to the dumb nuero surgeon once a month and he would ask me if I had had any more dizzy spells! Never did so basically I just stopped going to him. Years later when I was dealing with a sinus issue I asked the ENT about it and he said vertigo was a symptom and not a desease. I think the vertigo was caused by a sinus issue.
Any way Ducky, I think it be a good idea to have an alert thing, I have been thinking about one for me as I do live alone.
OK, so now I can not remember squat about anything else said so on to my lunch.
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some pics From the visit. I can't believe I failed to get one of my brother and me. This is my bestie and me.
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Oh such sweet loving responses from this group to others here... Brings tears to my eyes. I have certainly landed in the right place at the right time. This may be Crazy Town but it is filled with beautiful women inside and out. You guys ROCK.
Sweet pictures Jackbirdie!
Ducky, so sorry for such a scare, hang in there. I agree with jackbirdie put it in your pocket and forget about it. I hear you tho and would be insulted by it too.. Still on the outside outside chance might be good to have until you feel good for several days.
Noddy, OMG about the fireworks that was a very close call. Good luck tomorrow we will be with you in spirit. What time is your appointment?
Octo your plan sounds amazing and exciting
I've told one sister so far today. I hope to hear from my BS tomorrow and learn next steps.
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Good Morning Crazies,
You've all been busy. DH and I are on the way out the door, so I will catch up later. I will give a proper welcome to our newbie at that time.
Ducky, I sent you an email. Love you dear friend. We have shared and have gotten through a lot together over these past few years, You WILL get through this. Remember, I keep that bottom door locked in the basement. It's not an option for you as long as I'm still kicking. So please come up the remainder of those steps soon. We are all here to help you get your footing. Gentle hugs to you.
BBL - Love to all.
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Good Sunday Morning. No trikers=no candy=no sugar hangover. It's a lovely warm day here in the Sierras. We are awaiting a bit of rain tomorrow and everyone is gleeful at the prospect. We need a Texas-size rain every week for a year to get our water tables and dams built up again.
Welcome to Noddy and Notagain. So glad you found the our crazy little town where you can laugh and cry along with everyone else.
Ducky, my DH has had 3 episodes of that global amnesia stuff, spaced a year or more apart. It is scary to watch someone go thru this, but it must be absolutely frightening to be the patient. DH was fine each time by the time we got to hospital. Fire people can get here in 5 or 10 minutes (all volunteers), ambulance takes about 20 minutes, trip to hospital about 50 minutes. He is fine today, but I had a hard time leaving him home alone for a long time. You'll be fine, too, once the shock of your "event" wears off. Life alert would make me feel more secure to be alone. Please keep us posted as best you can.
Loved the halloween stories, family & friends visits, and other notes of well-being.
I saw my MO last week. All is well, he says, but barely examined me. Go back in 6 months. He ordered sinus xrays for my stuffed up head and headaches. They came back clear. OK, now what? Would sinus xrays show any kind of mets?
I'm going outside to supervise the placement of log benches around the fire pit. Nice and sunny today with promise of rain/snow tomorrow. Here's wishing everyone a healthy November.
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Ducky, I think it is only natural, that after what happened to you, you are maybe not thinking exactly straight.... And don't be depressed, or mad at anything, because I think that just comes with this shock to your system. Stay out of the damn basement.... No! I mean REALLY!
We can have those "things" and we may never know why.... My friend Carol, had a stroke.... no help for over 6 hours... so since April, she still cannot speak... Can take a few steps with help.... her right arm was affected... So from one second we are fine, then BAM, some damn thing happens.
I was dropped on my head, onto a gym floor when I was about 14.... (doing acrobats) I had amnesia for about 6 hours.... then slowly, over some amount of time, I just lost all my memories of when I was growing up.... all my school years.... and my brain did not start working again, or remembering day to day "stuff" until I had graduated high school, and met my DH. I don't remember important events.... just little snippets of a few things.... Also this abuse thing, from a Soldier that stayed at our house.... so maybe I CHOSE to forget certain things that happened.... Some memories come flooding back, but most are just "lost" somewhere...
So you came "back"..... just Thank God for today, and tomorrow.... live for every day.... Maybe they'll figure out what happened, to hopefully prevent another "spell" like you had.... I would be scared chitless too
My other 91 year old friend was found beside her bed at the assisted living place.... To ER.... admitted to hospital... Now in a rehab place..... all in one week.... I've known her for 65 years! Since I was a little girl....... I went to see her last week.... she didn't know me. We have been talking every night for 5 years! We tease each other, and laugh, and she is just like a "mentor" to me... I loved her sense of humor.... But now.... I don't know what went wrong.... they aren't sure either.... She was independent, walking down to her meals, playing Bingo, going on trips.... and then this. I had just talked to her that night...
So after I left her, I just went out in my car and cried.... life is just so unfair.... those of us who still have this day, can pray for another day for us and our family and friends.... I am so thankful you are here with us ..... now! Take care of yourself, damnit! Who else can talk back and tease like we do? I think you need to drink more something.... If it ain't water, try Vodka or something.... You just want to know what caused this..... Okay?
So unless I forget.... which I've been known to do....I care about all of you gals.... Take good care...xoxo
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Chevy you will appreciate this along with the other gals..............the ambulance driver asked my daughter when we got to the hospital...........................I did not know this even happen or what I said to him.
He said to my daughter in the hospital....."when did your mother start to drink and does she drink often"...............My daughther saw "WTH are you talking about, very annoyed iwth him and very angry"..............................he said "well on the way here I asked your Mom if she had done anything different in the past 2 weeks, and she said "well I have been drinking more"................can you imagine............I knew that Red solo cup on the counter would get me in trouble haha.............I don't friggin drink at all........
LOL........knew you all would love that.................................I probably thought he was asking me about water for hydration...........I never drink water, and a couple weeks ago began trying to do it more often..........he thought I mean Booze...........0 -
oh dear, well you are back in crazy town so guess you will be fine!
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I was on 2 BP meds which I am very careless with in the morning......never miss bedtime.........soooo they did say I could have messed myself up not keeping the pills regulated and doing on and off with the daytime.....and not doing it as prescribed...but just a hunch one Dr. had............
They took me off Cardizem........it was a 1 a day pill I took in the morning....along with Lopressor and Hydrochlorothyizide....(water pill tiny dose)...........................rarely took the water pill........and the others on and off.......but never missed nightime pill which was Lopresssor, and Provachol (statin) and an aspirin....................
So who knows.........You can read up on it on Google......Either Transient Global Amnesia...........or Transient Retrograde Amnesia...............at least I can have company with the confusion..............hugs
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Welcome to Crazy Town Noddy and Notagain..!!
Ducky.. Oh no.. What an awful experience to go through.!! Sorry it has left you so unnerved.. as I'm sure we would all feel.. but as time passes I'm sure the incident will fade in you mind, and it will just turn into another one of your great story about " the time you'd had too much to drink " :-).. HaHa....... I worked in a nursing home for donkey' years, and it wasn't uncommon to see the exact symptoms happen to different residents.. They would be sent to hospital for tests, come back perfectly fine, and not ever have a repeat experience.. Look on the bright side.. after all those tests you know there's nothing wrong with your brain.. whereas I have to worry whats going on in mine.??!? Love you Ducky.. Sending you a big ( hug )
Tom.. Love your pink ribbon !
Poppy.. Great pic of your son.. He is a very handsome boy !!
Slow.. Where are you and Hubby off too? ( what a busy - body I am !! )
I'll be back to post later.. I want to head out to to my grocery shopping early this morning, before the heat of the day arrives.. It's really starting to heat up here now.. summers on its way.!!
Hi to everyone..!!
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So I guess that means you have to mind someone...Ha! Take your pills and drink lots of water... My friend that I was talking about wound up being dehydrated, and went to ER and they kept her for a couple days... That was before her blood-transfusions, and this last face-plant..... You didn't even pass out? You just were "gone" but still there! That would be scary.... Just imagine what you.... or we could talk about.... and your KIDS would hear that!
SOME things we just want to keep to ourselves... so you have to keep your wits about you.... as they say.... You and that PILOT! Just imagine how much trouble you could get into, and you wouldn't even remember it!
Maybe keep a journal? Or write down how you are feeling? Or doing? At least that you remember.... just kidding! No, don't do that.... you might be arrested.
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Love you Chevy...........hahaha......and have no clue what I would do without you ladies..............you have gotten me through so much...................you all are the very best.......better then all the rest......hey that sounds like a song........................I'm sure I will find some humor in this soon............well if I can remember it.............LOL.......
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ducky, I could never keep track of all my meds but finally bought one of those cute little daily and it has AM and PM spots. Sounds like you need a pill keeper so you will know what you are taking~~
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