Wednesday 30 April 2008

doctors again

after saturdays exertions  sunday was spent  in  lot of pain         and after all the  dust  id inhaled  i was really chesty.   so much so  i could hardly breathe             and  was  rather  worried.  so much so i rang  dr  monday           and  made appointment  to see dr.M             monday afternoon 4.20           he   examined  me            and  said  chest  infection  wasn't being  shifted  by  antibiotics  he  had  given   me.    noooooo  you  reckon??  lol         ermmm  i  did  forget  to mention  all the  dust  and crap  i had  inhaled.  well  you  do,dont  you.  lol                    he  has  put  me  on steroids     a  weeks course  of  strong  ones.          short sharp shock  was how  he  put  it.       and  i  must  say,i am feeling  lot better already. 8 a day.  added  benefit  is  they are  also helping  my  ankle.  which  he  says is due to arthritis            and  should  be  rested       nodded   head  in  agreement  to  that        ahem.          so,lets hope  they  work.

apart from  getting  few  more  hanging baskets and  pots  planted up  ready  for  summer  garden  i  have  been  taking  things  easy.       mum  has  got  to have  blood test done  friday morning,a fasting cholestrol test,           so  will  have  no  food  from  tea time  til we get back from  surgery.        poor  her.            

lastly,   and  sadly,   someone  who  means  world  to  me  has  tragically  lost her  beloved brother  Mark          died  suddenly  monday       only  43.       a  very  sad  time  for  her  and  all  the  family.      

    take care all    and  for  those in pain  and  hurting            may  you   all find  peace

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend sad news and so young.

Knew you overdid it at the weekend, the steroids should help, just try and take it easy for the rest of the week, hope all goes well for your mum on Friday.

Take care

Yasmin
xx

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you are feeling better Mort. Sorry to hear about your friend. That's so young to go!
Give your Mum a hug for me, ok? Rough time for her.
Take care...and REST!
Love, Pam xoxox

Anonymous said...

Wow!  glad the doctor hi the nail on the head and got something that would give you some relief, and the added relief of the ankle is great.  Home Mum's test's are good and she also gets more re;ief form the gout.
It is always sad to hear about someone's passing, especially SO YOUNG!
Hang with it over there!  Jack

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to hear you are getting stronger meds and feeling better.  Very sorry about your friend.  Will keep family in prayers.
Hugs, Joyce

Anonymous said...

What a man you are for doing to much,,,,but I suppose we are all the same the minute we feel well we go at things like a bull in a china shop !!   Glad you went to the Dr though and even better that he gave you some steroids. Hopefully they will clear things up...fast...I know my sister who has CPOD has to have steroids as soon as she gets a chill or more breathyless  so much so that she has a permanent prescription but she dosn't like to use them to often....Have a lovey day, I got my hanging basket filled the other day  fingers crossed no more frosts..Love  Syb il x

Anonymous said...

Dear Mort you have been suitably nagged by everyone for doing too much ,but it must be difficult when you have always been active ,I hope the steroids get you back on track ,and love and good luck to Mum tomorrow ...love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

Mort I am glad you went to see your Doctor and glad he put you on steroids they seem to be helping already ~ I hope now you are going to have a little rest ~ and Hope your Mum gets on well Friday morning will be thinking about her and wishing her well ~ Ally x

Anonymous said...

Hey my fav other man. I am so sorry to hear about your friend's brother Mark. What a shame, such a young age aswell. Please pass on my condolences to her. Thanks. Right....You! (Has a big sigh!) I am glad you have got steroids and was really pleased to read that you are going to take It easy. At last! lol. Not before time. nag nag. Typical woman I know! lol. My mort Is too precious, I am allowed to nag and worry, It's my job! lol. I hope all goes well with your mum's tests. Sending love and best wishes your way. Love Pam xx

Anonymous said...

thank you so much for stopping by my journal! Come over any time. My life is never dull. You get some rest and remember to take care of yourself.
Kelli
http://journals.aol.com/kamdghwmw/noonmom

Anonymous said...

hey  luv!  glad your doc is fixing you up!  i had a steroid shot for pnemonia once to clear up my lungs and noticed my hip felt better for the first time in a while. was confused about that and doc told me it was the steroid. i said why cant yall find something that is this wonderful i can have whenver i need it? lol
I have been taking claritin all week and today i did not need my inhaler! yay!  if you special friend gets to drop by for a visit ask her to give you a nice back rub and pound on your back to move some of the congestion. i had my autumn pound on my back and it really helps. take care!  june

Anonymous said...

Hello Mort!

I really hope you get to breathing better and take it a little easier! I've had my share of steroids with my promblems with  my hands and they make me crazier than usual!  I'm really sorry about your friend! Hang in there!

God Bless

Randy

Anonymous said...

I hope the steroids help and you get to feeling better very soon.
Lori

Anonymous said...

Mort, I am so sorry I have not been in before.  I* don't get an LERT ON YOUR JOURNAL AND i LOVE THE WAY YOU PUT A GOOD ENTRY TOGRTHER.  yOU TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.  gLAD THE STEROIDS ARE WORKJING.  yOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOIURSELF mORT.  oK i WON'T LECTURE ANY MORE.  tAKE CARE.  dINNER WILL BE SOON.   Lucy

Anonymous said...

Im glad the medication is actually working for you ,best not to mention the dust hun lol,take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx zoe
http://journals.aol.co.uk/zoepaul6968/domestic-chaos/

Anonymous said...

Hi Mort, sorry to hear of your friends loss, i know you will be good to her and be there for her - its lovely to have friends like you X
Glad to hear the steriods are working, such clever and powerful things they are eh ?  Please slow down a little bit now- please ?!
Lotsa love
Jaynee XX