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Diamum5972 said:
Hi everyone, I've been rather absent from here cos of issues at home. Water has been coming into my kitchen since last Saturday but I wasn't able to report it til Tuesday cos of the bank holiday :( A workman came out on Thursday but despite doing a thorough examination he couldn't find where it was coming from. He thinks the drains are blocked up because the students block next door is having some extensive building work done to it. Unfortunately he didn't have the right tools so he's arranged for another workman to come out groan! In the meantime I daren't put a wash on in case even more water comes gushing out, so I'm having to go to the launderette which is costing a fortune!
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I hope it gets sorted for you soon, hun. Big hugs xxx
 
ickihun said:
I shouldnt moan as I know Ron and others suffer more. I'm thankful for co-codamol support. Sometimes it relieves it totally, sometimes co-codamol just takes the edge off. Better than nothing at mo.
Friday I forgot to take pain killer sooner and I cried all the way to our local park. I was determined to get kids out in sunshine. Good job I did. Its rained ever since.
Funfair trip tomorrow might have to be rethought if raining. :(
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Suffering is suffering Vicky now matter how much it is non of should be suffering but it's part of our lives now one way or another and if I could take your pain for you Vicky and any of my friends on here I would without hesitation .
I hope you get relief soon and sending you big hugs and a soothing massage to help you relax.
 
Hi. FBG 6.9 mmol/l. Been taking a break of sorts from the forums. Health issues, busy personal life and some home improvements have kept me off. Things are settling down into my regular groove and in the mood to get back on form. Have a nice day. Missed you all. :)
 
ickihun said:
Thanks @catherinecherub . I think I need to get my GP to try and allocate the origin. It's affecting my weight as less active. :(
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The last time I had a really bad bout of sciatica I was still working and - fortunately - had BUPA health insurance as part of my salary package. I went to see a consultant and they sent me for a course of hydrotherapy, which really helped. I don't know how generous your GP practice is, but it might be worth asking....? Failing that, some gentle swimming and stretching would be good, as long as the water's not too cold (so I don't recommend a dip off Roker beach, LOL!). Public swimming pools are probably too cold to do much good, but hotels or spas keep their pools a bit warmer, so there might be an opportunity there if you can find a way of doing it... xx
 
debrasue said:
The last time I had a really bad bout of sciatica I was still working and - fortunately - had BUPA health insurance as part of my salary package. I went to see a consultant and they sent me for a course of hydrotherapy, which really helped. I don't know how generous your GP practice is, but it might be worth asking....? Failing that, some gentle swimming and stretching would be good, as long as the water's not too cold (so I don't recommend a dip off Roker beach, LOL!). Public swimming pools are probably too cold to do much good, but hotels or spas keep their pools a bit warmer, so there might be an opportunity there if you can find a way of doing it... xx
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That's interesting. I'm only getting it after been in a public pool. Time for me to find a decent hotel pool instead. ;)
 
ickihun said:
That's interesting. I'm only getting it after been in a public pool. Time for me to find a decent hotel pool instead. ;)
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Most hotels will let you join their swimming club, even if you're not a regular guest at the hotel... (well, that's the case down in this neck of the woods).
 
debrasue said:
Most hotels will let you join their swimming club, even if you're not a regular guest at the hotel... (well, that's the case down in this neck of the woods).
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London too. I'll make enquires next week. Too busy this week. My days are planned this week already.
Off to make dinner. Hungry! I'm late making it today but not snacking late when I hang on.
How everyone has had a good day, today?
 
Good afternoon, my friends on the type 2 life forum,

I had a good, enjoyable weekend. FBG this morning was 6.8 mmol. This afternoon, I watched a Revival Meeting Festival on Revelation Christian TV, a non-subscibable channel on Sky and ate 4 packets of Sainsbury's Basics salt and vinegar crisps, 1 packet of plain and 1 packet of cheese and onion then washed it down with a measuring cup full of semi-skimmed milk.

The library's open today and it's rather overcast in South London.

Have a beautiful, productive day to each and every one of my friends on Type 2 Life.

Love

Johnny Baker (@autisticwonder1970 )
 
Hi. FBG 6.3 mmol/l. Feeling more fresher. I need to have a serious look at my diet re carbs and do more about them. I also need to stop the temptation of the odd treat here and there lol. Hope you are all well. :)
 
Ron phoned Gp today to see if he could have that EMG or lumbar puncture test . GP told Ron he would have to speak to the neurologist (that's Ron not gp).Ron also told gp that the gabapentin wasnt working again gp Said Ron would have to speak to neurologist. Ron has a letter from the neurologist saying that he could have the EMG if needed and also Ron could go on clonazepam if the gabapentin wasn't working.
 
Does the letter say how to go about booking the EMG? Could he do it himself perhaps by phoning neurologists secretary and inquiring? Does painkiller come from hospital pharmacy or through GP prescription? If latter perhaps book appointment with GPand take letter along?
 
Prescription from GP and Ron is going to phone hospital .
 
13lizanne said:
Will he go see the GP for his prescription?
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Have no idea hun. GP surgery is two minute walk from us. Will have to see what the neurologist says . The prescription for the gabapentin was from the surgery on the advice from the neurologist.
 
Oh for goodness sake, can the surgery not follow an instruction from the neurologist? Actually, scrub that question if your surgery is anything like mine the GPs and Nurses are great but every time I have a question they ring my surgeon. If I suddenly had acne they would ask my surgeons advice:rolleyes: I hope that Ron gets some answers from the hospital
 
Totally goosed work was hard

Still sorting stuff in our new house

I put up some new light fittings and built a very heavy mirrors glass door double wardrobe 1 down and another to build

Bloods have been low for me inc a few hypos
 
13lizanne said:
Oh for goodness sake, can the surgery not follow an instruction from the neurologist? Actually, scrub that question if your surgery is anything like mine the GPs and Nurses are great but every time I have a question they ring my surgeon. If I suddenly had acne they would ask my surgeons advice:rolleyes: I hope that Ron gets some answers from the hospital
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Ron has said sorry for not replying to your pm , but he is not able to post on here .
 
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