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"What have you eaten" Parallel Chat

MrsA2 said:
And how are your 2 doing @Antje77 . Nearly grown up?
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Eight months now, but I'm not sure if both are mine anymore.
Ixje is still very clearly my cat, regularly sleeping in my bed, demanding I share my midnight snacks, and accompanying me on my morning rounds feeding the chickens/turkeys, bunnies and guinea pigs.
Nacht not so much. He seems to have taken residence with my neighbour-in-the-garden, occupying laps and eating from the neighbour's cats bowls.
All my cats and dogs visit my neighbour for treats and attention, but Nacht seems to have truly moved in with him.
Oh well, he seems very happy so I guess it's fine, it's just that now I don't know the answer if someone asks me how many cats I have. :hilarious:
 
Antje77 said:
One of them just caught a young cuckoo! :wideyed:

Good thing my neighbour saw it, and could take it from the cat before it was too damaged.
And I was lucky the animal ambulance had time to pick the bird up right away, he'll go to a bird sanctuary and will be released as soon as he's ok again. :)


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real predator! In this story, I admire both what a wonderful hunter your cat is and what a beautiful cuckoo

My parents have a private house and cats (God, only after I got a cat in my apartment I stopped calling their cats "my own") have the opportunity to hunt and sometimes magpies become their victims.
 
I gave up today and called for an appointment with the GP @Annb. To my surprise, I was given an appointment only 1.5 hours later. I decided to make the most of it and also raise the red, dry skin I have on my right hand and my neck. What is it about my right side this time?? I've had this before, but normally, it goes away using E45. Not this time. Contact dermatitis thanks to my crutch. That's the neoprene sleeves off for a wash now. Thankfully, I have spares. I now have an ointment to use for washing and moisturising. My right hand, which is in a sorry state, is also going to be treated with a very strong steroid cream daily.

Then the main event.....my right leg and foot. What decided me to go is that I can only walk short distances with 2 crutches, and it is very slow and painful. Foot is swollen, redish/blue, and warm to the touch. To me, that said infection. He gave me a good check over, and he reckons it's one of two possibilities - an infection or gout! I always picture gout being caused by copious amounts of port! Anyway, the feeling was, "Let's assume infection first." A bit of discussion on what to use as I'm allergic to more than a few antibiotics and interactions with other medications I take. It's only 5 days, and, if it doesn't work, then gout it is and back I go. I'm hoping it's infection and antibiotic clears it. I've had one dose and am waiting nervously to make sure there is no reaction to it.

My eldest grandson has been about at points today (they're back at school), but he wanted to help to make sure I could get to the car safely. That's the odd thing. I can drive fine. It's walking, that's the problem.

Goodness knows what my diet will end up like if it is gout. Low carb AND a diet to reduce uric acid??
 
maglil55 said:
I gave up today and called for an appointment with the GP @Annb. To my surprise, I was given an appointment only 1.5 hours later. I decided to make the most of it and also raise the red, dry skin I have on my right hand and my neck. What is it about my right side this time?? I've had this before, but normally, it goes away using E45. Not this time. Contact dermatitis thanks to my crutch. That's the neoprene sleeves off for a wash now. Thankfully, I have spares. I now have an ointment to use for washing and moisturising. My right hand, which is in a sorry state, is also going to be treated with a very strong steroid cream daily.

Then the main event.....my right leg and foot. What decided me to go is that I can only walk short distances with 2 crutches, and it is very slow and painful. Foot is swollen, redish/blue, and warm to the touch. To me, that said infection. He gave me a good check over, and he reckons it's one of two possibilities - an infection or gout! I always picture gout being caused by copious amounts of port! Anyway, the feeling was, "Let's assume infection first." A bit of discussion on what to use as I'm allergic to more than a few antibiotics and interactions with other medications I take. It's only 5 days, and, if it doesn't work, then gout it is and back I go. I'm hoping it's infection and antibiotic clears it. I've had one dose and am waiting nervously to make sure there is no reaction to it.

My eldest grandson has been about at points today (they're back at school), but he wanted to help to make sure I could get to the car safely. That's the odd thing. I can drive fine. It's walking, that's the problem.

Goodness knows what my diet will end up like if it is gout. Low carb AND a diet to reduce uric acid??
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I have to see a nurse tomorrow to get my legs rebandaged and will take the bandages off myself tomorrow morning before my shower. Can't help thinking that the pain in my feet (now extending on my left foot up towards my knee) may be something to do with the bandages. Both feet throb quite a lot of the time (at least that means I have circulation into my feet) and there is also pain travelling up above my right knee from time to time. I'll see what the nurse says - maybe bandages are not the solution after all. Having said that I've just managed to get my feet under me for a few minutes after taking pain killers an hour ago.

Edit: My new zimmer type frame arrived today. I have just tried it (the pain killers an hour ago have made a short spell on my feet possible) and it looks as though it will be helpful once I can actually walk.
 
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Annb said:
I have to see a nurse tomorrow to get my legs rebandaged and will take the bandages off myself tomorrow morning before my shower. Can't help thinking that the pain in my feet (now extending on my left foot up towards my knee) may be something to do with the bandages. Both feet throb quite a lot of the time (at least that means I have circulation into my feet) and there is also pain travelling up above my right knee from time to time. I'll see what the nurse says - maybe bandages are not the solution after all. Having said that I've just managed to get my feet under me for a few minutes after taking pain killers an hour ago.

Edit: My new zimmer type frame arrived today. I have just tried it (the pain killers an hour ago have made a short spell on my feet possible) and it looks as though it will be helpful once I can actually walk.
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This is the zimmer caddy thing I was talking about.

Buckingham Walking Frame Caddy, Add to Mobility Walker, Transport Small Items, Holds Full Size Plate, Eldery Assistance, 45.7 x 31 cm https://amzn.eu/d/2By6vw5
 
An eventful evening. Our friends came with us to A&E. As I said, Hubby had a very heavy fall, bashed his chest, and sustained more than one head wound. One was particularly nasty and would require sealing, hence the trip to A&E. A nice young couple came to our assistance. They got a chair for Hubby and a lot of paper cloths to apply pressure to stop the bleeding. The girl was a nurse, and she was very strict with Hubby that, like it or not, this is a head injury that needs attention. He eventually conceded. She also applied padding and bandages before we set off. When we got there and he was triaged, they confirmed the headwound needed attention, but because he was experiencing chest pain, they wanted an ECG, too. Cut a long story short. We persuaded our friends to go back to the hotel at 1am. to get some sleep. I obviously remained with Hubby. We were there until 4.35 am. What happened was he had an irregular ECG, which sparked off all kinds of alarm bells. While we were there, he had a CT scan of his head, the wound was glued and sterile stripped, 2 ECGs, full obs every 30 mins, chest X Ray, and 2 lots of bloods
I'm glad to say they ruled out heart attack from the bloods (they reckon the irregularity is something that's always been there). No concussion or bleed on the brain. They reckoned the chest pain was from the fall, but to be 100% sure, they wanted to rule out a pulmonary embolism. As a result, he got a blood thinning jab, and we were told to return the next day for yet another CT scan.
We collapsed into bed at 4.50am. Hospital then rang at 10 am to ask us to get back there for 1.30pm so he could be prepped for a CT scan to check for blood clots. We'd missed breakfast. Hubby didn't feel much like eating, but I needed something with my meds. My legs were agony, too. Found a little cafe nearby where I got a wonderful Polish breakfast. Hubby only had coffee. Uber back to hospital.
He had to get a cannula fitted so they could inject dye. Unfortunately, the young nurse missed with the first one, and because of the blood thinning jab, we got a bleeder, which I spotted first. Panic over, cannula in other arm, scan carried out. It was very busy, though. Hubby was getting a bit fraught, worrying they'd found something serious while I was trying to convince him that it was busy, they would assess the scans in order. Be patient! They did offer food, but again, he wasn't hungry.
We eventually saw the doctor at 6.30. No embolism! He did say that there were some emphysemic signs on the lungs and to go see his GP when we get back as he may benefit from an inhaler. He said this is very common among ex smokers. He also mentioned fatty deposits in the arteries, to which I muttered, cholesterol/statins! Hubby was asking what's that, and the Doc just said - just what your wife said. See your GP and get started on statins. I've since told him we can make changes to his diet too.
Panic over, we had to go straight to the restaurant to meet up with everyone. We were shattered, and it was a source of great amusement that we were both drinking water only. We slipped away after the main course as sleep was getting essential.
He's a bit bruised and battered. Black eyes appearing, still not eating much, but he is drinking water. He still has chest pain but is a lot happier knowing it's from the fall.

I have to say, A&E to the early hours is an experience, but once alarm bells ring, they can't do enough. Even although we were there hours. Something was always happening, and the waiting was all about test results. He's certainly had quite a MOT.
 
maglil55 said:
An eventful evening. Our friends came with us to A&E. As I said, Hubby had a very heavy fall, bashed his chest, and sustained more than one head wound. One was particularly nasty and would require sealing, hence the trip to A&E. A nice young couple came to our assistance. They got a chair for Hubby and a lot of paper cloths to apply pressure to stop the bleeding. The girl was a nurse, and she was very strict with Hubby that, like it or not, this is a head injury that needs attention. He eventually conceded. She also applied padding and bandages before we set off. When we got there and he was triaged, they confirmed the headwound needed attention, but because he was experiencing chest pain, they wanted an ECG, too. Cut a long story short. We persuaded our friends to go back to the hotel at 1am. to get some sleep. I obviously remained with Hubby. We were there until 4.35 am. What happened was he had an irregular ECG, which sparked off all kinds of alarm bells. While we were there, he had a CT scan of his head, the wound was glued and sterile stripped, 2 ECGs, full obs every 30 mins, chest X Ray, and 2 lots of bloods
I'm glad to say they ruled out heart attack from the bloods (they reckon the irregularity is something that's always been there). No concussion or bleed on the brain. They reckoned the chest pain was from the fall, but to be 100% sure, they wanted to rule out a pulmonary embolism. As a result, he got a blood thinning jab, and we were told to return the next day for yet another CT scan.
We collapsed into bed at 4.50am. Hospital then rang at 10 am to ask us to get back there for 1.30pm so he could be prepped for a CT scan to check for blood clots. We'd missed breakfast. Hubby didn't feel much like eating, but I needed something with my meds. My legs were agony, too. Found a little cafe nearby where I got a wonderful Polish breakfast. Hubby only had coffee. Uber back to hospital.
He had to get a cannula fitted so they could inject dye. Unfortunately, the young nurse missed with the first one, and because of the blood thinning jab, we got a bleeder, which I spotted first. Panic over, cannula in other arm, scan carried out. It was very busy, though. Hubby was getting a bit fraught, worrying they'd found something serious while I was trying to convince him that it was busy, they would assess the scans in order. Be patient! They did offer food, but again, he wasn't hungry.
We eventually saw the doctor at 6.30. No embolism! He did say that there were some emphysemic signs on the lungs and to go see his GP when we get back as he may benefit from an inhaler. He said this is very common among ex smokers. He also mentioned fatty deposits in the arteries, to which I muttered, cholesterol/statins! Hubby was asking what's that, and the Doc just said - just what your wife said. See your GP and get started on statins. I've since told him we can make changes to his diet too.
Panic over, we had to go straight to the restaurant to meet up with everyone. We were shattered, and it was a source of great amusement that we were both drinking water only. We slipped away after the main course as sleep was getting essential.
He's a bit bruised and battered. Black eyes appearing, still not eating much, but he is drinking water. He still has chest pain but is a lot happier knowing it's from the fall.

I have to say, A&E to the early hours is an experience, but once alarm bells ring, they can't do enough. Even although we were there hours. Something was always happening, and the waiting was all about test results. He's certainly had quite a MOT.
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Wow poor you sounds traumatic but pleased that nothing heart related. Would imagine too the shock of the fall has impacted you both. Hope journey home uneventful and you both get to catch up on sleep. Take care guys hugs headed your way x
 
@maglil55 I don't come in here often but really sorry to hear about your husband’s fall and all the anxiety that ensued. It was good he was checked so diligently and you didn’t get patched up and asked to come back to your hospital for further checks later. Falls are always horrible and shake you up. Hope you both have got over the shock and the lack of sleep.
 
maglil55 said:
An eventful evening. Our friends came with us to A&E. As I said, Hubby had a very heavy fall, bashed his chest, and sustained more than one head wound. One was particularly nasty and would require sealing, hence the trip to A&E. A nice young couple came to our assistance. They got a chair for Hubby and a lot of paper cloths to apply pressure to stop the bleeding. The girl was a nurse, and she was very strict with Hubby that, like it or not, this is a head injury that needs attention. He eventually conceded. She also applied padding and bandages before we set off. When we got there and he was triaged, they confirmed the headwound needed attention, but because he was experiencing chest pain, they wanted an ECG, too. Cut a long story short. We persuaded our friends to go back to the hotel at 1am. to get some sleep. I obviously remained with Hubby. We were there until 4.35 am. What happened was he had an irregular ECG, which sparked off all kinds of alarm bells. While we were there, he had a CT scan of his head, the wound was glued and sterile stripped, 2 ECGs, full obs every 30 mins, chest X Ray, and 2 lots of bloods
I'm glad to say they ruled out heart attack from the bloods (they reckon the irregularity is something that's always been there). No concussion or bleed on the brain. They reckoned the chest pain was from the fall, but to be 100% sure, they wanted to rule out a pulmonary embolism. As a result, he got a blood thinning jab, and we were told to return the next day for yet another CT scan.
We collapsed into bed at 4.50am. Hospital then rang at 10 am to ask us to get back there for 1.30pm so he could be prepped for a CT scan to check for blood clots. We'd missed breakfast. Hubby didn't feel much like eating, but I needed something with my meds. My legs were agony, too. Found a little cafe nearby where I got a wonderful Polish breakfast. Hubby only had coffee. Uber back to hospital.
He had to get a cannula fitted so they could inject dye. Unfortunately, the young nurse missed with the first one, and because of the blood thinning jab, we got a bleeder, which I spotted first. Panic over, cannula in other arm, scan carried out. It was very busy, though. Hubby was getting a bit fraught, worrying they'd found something serious while I was trying to convince him that it was busy, they would assess the scans in order. Be patient! They did offer food, but again, he wasn't hungry.
We eventually saw the doctor at 6.30. No embolism! He did say that there were some emphysemic signs on the lungs and to go see his GP when we get back as he may benefit from an inhaler. He said this is very common among ex smokers. He also mentioned fatty deposits in the arteries, to which I muttered, cholesterol/statins! Hubby was asking what's that, and the Doc just said - just what your wife said. See your GP and get started on statins. I've since told him we can make changes to his diet too.
Panic over, we had to go straight to the restaurant to meet up with everyone. We were shattered, and it was a source of great amusement that we were both drinking water only. We slipped away after the main course as sleep was getting essential.
He's a bit bruised and battered. Black eyes appearing, still not eating much, but he is drinking water. He still has chest pain but is a lot happier knowing it's from the fall.

I have to say, A&E to the early hours is an experience, but once alarm bells ring, they can't do enough. Even although we were there hours. Something was always happening, and the waiting was all about test results. He's certainly had quite a MOT.
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Well, that certainly wasn't how you wanted the expedition to go! Poor Hubby. A fall is obviously alarming but to do so much damage with a simple fall is awful and must have shaken both of you up, even though you are a very sensible person and I doubt if much shakes you. One thing for it to happen at home but quite another to be away from home and then to carry on with the weekend. At least those around you were helpful and understanding. Good that the hospital checked him out so thoroughly, even if it did lead to inconvenience. I hope he recovers quickly from the physical trauma and that both of you recover quickly from the emotional trauma.
 
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