The Sick Room

[Just Cooking]

I had 1 cortisone injection, for elbow bursitis, in the 80's..

The after effects of the injection were far more painful than the bursitis but, within a few days, the bursitis was gone.. I was never able to swing a golf club again but, other than that, I was never bothered by it again..

Ross

 

[Kayelle]

I just felt a stick and a little pressure. After pulling the cortisone, the doctor pulled an anesthetic into the needle, so that numbed the area first. And he used an X-ray machine to guide it to the right place. Lots of medical procedures have improved greatly over the years. The anesthetic wore off after a few hours, though. But it's better than it was before.

You're sure right about that GG. There was no anesthetic or X-ray involved for me with my hip injection back in the '80's., or it might have been the '70's. I should have been warned when he said it was ok to yell, and I did. It didn't do any good either, but I know it does for some and really glad you've found some relief.

 

[roadfix]

Stretching exercises I found on YouTube helped me greatly with my nagging sciatica pain.

 

[Caslon]

Stretching exercises I found on YouTube helped me greatly with my nagging sciatica pain.

The only bugger with those videos is that the people doing them obviously aren't currently having painful lower back spasms. There's no way I'm gonna lie down on my back and do those type of exercises because just trying to get back up again will take me 5 minutes in order not to cause another lower back spasm. So for me, those lying on your back exercises aren't in the real world. A lot of them show fitness guru women in skin hugging leotards who are in ZERO pain. It's actually laughably unrealistic.

 

[GotGarlic]

So, it looks like a hip replacement is in my future. Might as well get it over with. The earliest the surgeon can get me on his schedule would be June. DH is teaching a summer camp the last two weeks in June, so we'll schedule it for sometime in July. His schedule is more flexible in the summer when the students and most of the teachers are not in the buildings.

I have a date for the surgery: July 31, a Wednesday. DH will take off the rest of that week and the next and then we'll see how I'm doing. He will bring the single bed in a guest room down to the dining room while I recover, so I don't have to worry about the stairs. There's also a bathroom off the dining room. We did this after my other surgery four years ago and it worked well.

 

[JustJoel]

I have a date for the surgery: July 31, a Wednesday. DH will take off the rest of that week and the next and then we'll see how I'm doing. He will bring the single bed in a guest room down to the dining room while I recover, so I don't have to worry about the stairs. There's also a bathroom off the dining room. We did this after my other surgery four years ago and it worked well.

The most important thing you can do right now, up until your surgery, is prehab, said my mom’s doctor before her second knee replacement. Strengthening the muscles that move your hip will cut your recovery time. Ask your doc first, of course, and a session with a physical therapist would be beneficial, too.

 

[Addie]

Wow, sorry to hear about your back Caslon. Glad it's getting better.
Ever have a duh moment? Why didn't I think of buying my own cart for hauling in groceries from the truck before? I'm getting on Amazon after visiting here and buy myself one.Thank you for the idea.
Munky.

A quick suggestion. Considering how many bags you will normally carry into your home, take that number of bags fully opened, (place a box of cereal in the bottom of each bag to keep the bag from collapsing) and make sure the cart you purchase will hold that many bags. Keep in mind that the top bags will contain bread and eggs. Eggs on bottom, bread on top of eggs. The cart I received as a gift held four full size bags, two on the bottom side by side, two on top of those two and two smaller ones on top.

 

[Chef Munky]

A quick suggestion. Considering how many bags you will normally carry into your home, take that number of bags fully opened, (place a box of cereal in the bottom of each bag to keep the bag from collapsing) and make sure the cart you purchase will hold that many bags. Keep in mind that the top bags will contain bread and eggs. Eggs on bottom, bread on top of eggs. The cart I received as a gift held four full size bags, two on the bottom side by side, two on top of those two and two smaller ones on top.

Great suggestion Addie. Didn't even think of that.See? another Duh moment for me..Tally the bill, were up to 2.


When I shop the bags fill up the entire back seat that folds down,and some of the larger items water, soda go in the bed of the truck.


What I saw on Amazon they had some nice ones.
I've decided were going to need a few. My back has been bothering me to the point it wakes me up. That usually happens when it's laundry day.
Lifting and carrying baskets all over the place.So I'll need a few to replace hampers.



I'm just getting too old
Around here the stores don't bag your groceries or carry them to your car. You do. If they have to help you expect the millennial's snotty little attitudes. I can't wait until it's their turn.


Munky.

 

[Addie]

It was on the news this morning, that this flu season has lasted much longer than in previous years. The reason being that there are two different types of flu floating in the air. So now I know why Pirate was sick with the flu twice.

 

[Just Cooking]

Great suggestion Addie. Didn't even think of that.See? another Duh moment for me..Tally the bill, were up to 2.


When I shop the bags fill up the entire back seat that folds down,and some of the larger items water, soda go in the bed of the truck.


What I saw on Amazon they had some nice ones.
I've decided were going to need a few. My back has been bothering me to the point it wakes me up. That usually happens when it's laundry day.
Lifting and carrying baskets all over the place.So I'll need a few to replace hampers.



I'm just getting too old
Around here the stores don't bag your groceries or carry them to your car. You do. If they have to help you expect the millennial's snotty little attitudes. I can't wait until it's their turn.


Munky.

I bought this one, from Amazon, in May 2018.. Use it frequently and it has held up very well..

MOD Complete MDC77037 Double Basket Flat Folding Shopping Cart with Swivel Wheels, Black

Ross

 

[dragnlaw]

I bought this one, from Amazon, in May 2018.. Use it frequently and it has held up very well..

MOD Complete MDC77037 Double Basket Flat Folding Shopping Cart with Swivel Wheels, Black

Ross

Ross, how much does it weigh (just approx.)? Thinking of a friend who also takes a bus but still walks a distance. Would have to pick it up (when empty) to get on and off.

Thanks

 

[Just Cooking]

Ross, how much does it weigh (just approx.)? Thinking of a friend who also takes a bus but still walks a distance. Would have to pick it up (when empty) to get on and off.

Thanks

I don't have exact weight but, I know its pretty light.. We live on the second floor and when empty, I just carry it folded, up or down the stairs.. I wouldn't hesitate carrying it onto a bus if necessary..

Ross

 

[dragnlaw]

Thanks Ross - I'll let her know.

 

[Addie]

Great suggestion Addie. Didn't even think of that.See? another Duh moment for me..Tally the bill, were up to 2.


When I shop the bags fill up the entire back seat that folds down,and some of the larger items water, soda go in the bed of the truck.


What I saw on Amazon they had some nice ones.
I've decided were going to need a few. My back has been bothering me to the point it wakes me up. That usually happens when it's laundry day.
Lifting and carrying baskets all over the place.So I'll need a few to replace hampers.



I'm just getting too old
Around here the stores don't bag your groceries or carry them to your car. You do. If they have to help you expect the millennial's snotty little attitudes. I can't wait until it's their turn.

Munky.

Another reason for me to love my Market Basket Supermarket. They not only bring your groceries, load them up for you, but if you just pulled into a parking space and there is a retriever out there in the parking lot, collecting empty carriages, they will bring an empty grocery cart to you so that you don't have to fight pulling one from the long line of them in the store.

At my age (80 y.o.) I cannot imagine not having help at the grocery store available. I think I have been badly spoiled. Because I have only one leg, I cannot stand to reach something on a top shelf. A couple of months ago, I was shopping with my son Spike. I happened to notice one of the employees seemed to be following me around. Nope, not because he thought I was stealing anything. It was to keep an eye on me in case I needed a top shelf item or some other help. I asked the manager about him when I was leaving the store. Now that is service!!!

 

[Addie]

Well, today is when we will try again to get my leg. Cataldo was supposed to call me last night to confirm my pickup time. No phone call. So I called them. Needless to say, I lit into them. I wanted a confirmation call back regarding my pick up time for this morning. I no sooner hung up and the confirmation call came. I know Lewis Mall ripped into them last week. So I was really surprised with the screw up this week.

If I was still at Winthrop, I would have no problem blaming them. Screwup is their middle name. Lewis Mall has been bending over backwards in making sure every thing goes right for me.

We will see. I have to stop on the way home to pick up my narcotics. Mass. law doesn't allow them to be delivered to your home. The Cataldo driver is going to have to wait for me at LM to pick them up and sign for them. We will see what happens when I tell him to wait for me.

 

[JustJoel]

Well, today is when we will try again to get my leg. Cataldo was supposed to call me last night to confirm my pickup time. No phone call. So I called them. Needless to say, I lit into them. I wanted a confirmation call back regarding my pick up time for this morning. I no sooner hung up and the confirmation call came. I know Lewis Mall ripped into them last week. So I was really surprised with the screw up this week.

If I was still at Winthrop, I would have no problem blaming them. Screwup is their middle name. Lewis Mall has been bending over backwards in making sure every thing goes right for me.

We will see. I have to stop on the way home to pick up my narcotics. Mass. law doesn't allow them to be delivered to your home. The Cataldo driver is going to have to wait for me at LM to pick them up and sign for them. We will see what happens when I tell him to wait for me.

Here in NV, not only can pharmacies not deliver controlled substances, doctors can’t even prescribe refills. Mark needs a new prescription every month. We’re grateful that his PCP is willing to prescribe. Many will refer you to a pain mgmt dr. That’s a specialist, so Mark’s copay would be $50. Every month, just to get pain meds.

 

[GotGarlic]

We will see. I have to stop on the way home to pick up my narcotics. Mass. law doesn't allow them to be delivered to your home. The Cataldo driver is going to have to wait for me at LM to pick them up and sign for them. We will see what happens when I tell him to wait for me.

Here in NV, not only can pharmacies not deliver controlled substances, doctors can’t even prescribe refills. Mark needs a new prescription every month. We’re grateful that his PCP is willing to prescribe. Many will refer you to a pain mgmt dr. That’s a specialist, so Mark’s copay would be $50. Every month, just to get pain meds.

The prescribing, distribution and sale of narcotics are governed by the federal Controlled Substances Act, so the same rules apply nationwide.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controlled_Substances_Act

 

[Addie]

Here in NV, not only can pharmacies not deliver controlled substances, doctors can’t even prescribe refills. Mark needs a new prescription every month. We’re grateful that his PCP is willing to prescribe. Many will refer you to a pain mgmt dr. That’s a specialist, so Mark’s copay would be $50. Every month, just to get pain meds.

Well I was late leaving the leg place and the nurse was waiting outside with my meds. I love that nurse. She signed my name for me and was at the curb waiting for me so I wouldn't have to get off and on the wheelchair lift.

This is my 13 year with this organization. The difference between Winthrop and Lewis Mall (LM) is like pitch black and pure white. LM really bends over backwards to make sure the patient doesn't get upset as long as their requests are reasonable. The first time I was given the pain meds, it was for seven days only. Well, today when I asked for a refill, they saw that those seven days turned out to last for 15 days. So today, they gave me a 15 day supply without my even asking for in increase. I won't be surprised if these last me for a month. I don't take them every day. Only when I really need them or if the gabapentin is not working.

But the big news is I HAVE MY LEG!!! But I have to wait until next week to practice using it. That is when my next appointment is with physical therapy. And Pirate will be available to go with me to learn how to take care of the leg and keep it clean. I just got a quick lesson today with a few medical adjustments. The technician from the leg company wants to be there also because just from what little I said about what PT said to me, he feels they may not be up to date on the new stuff I received.

Time for my nap. Thanks for listening.

 

[Addie]

Here in NV, not only can pharmacies not deliver controlled substances, doctors can’t even prescribe refills. Mark needs a new prescription every month. We’re grateful that his PCP is willing to prescribe. Many will refer you to a pain mgmt dr. That’s a specialist, so Mark’s copay would be $50. Every month, just to get pain meds.

Well that is one way of putting more $$$ in someone's pocket. And a bigger burden on the patient.

I realize we do have an opioid problem. But I think the burden should fall on the physician and not the patient. The doctor should be able to recognize when a patient is just seeking more drugs.

I know I have told this a long time ago, but it shows just what I mean

My youngest son is a P.A. in an Emergency Room. A patient came in complaining of having pain, but could not put his finger on quite where. He just didn't feel good. So Poo told him he couldn't find any specific problem after examining him. So he was going to give him a couple of shots of antibiotics for 'just in cae'. "Oh No!! I am so afraid of shots and the pain they cause." My son pulled up both of his sleeves and both arms were covered in tattoos. My son told him to get lost.

Case closed!

If a P.A. can spot a "pill seeker", then so should an M.D.

 

[GotGarlic]

Well that is one way of putting more $$$ in someone's pocket. And a bigger burden on the patient.

I realize we do have an opioid problem. But I think the burden should fall on the physician and not the patient. The doctor should be able to recognize when a patient is just seeking more drugs.

There are chronic pain specialists for a reason, just like there are heart specialists and gastrointestinal specialists and endocrinologists and surgeons...

My youngest son is a P.A. in an Emergency Room. A patient came in complaining of having pain, but could not put his finger on quite where. He just didn't feel good. So Poo told him he couldn't find any specific problem after examining him. So he was going to give him a couple of shots of antibiotics for 'just in cae'. "Oh No!! I am so afraid of shots and the pain they cause." My son pulled up both of his sleeves and both arms were covered in tattoos. My son told him to get lost.

So your son the PA is contributing to the public health crisis of antibiotic overuse? That's not something to be proud of.