MargieH 7,600 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 When I was young and still living at home, the only alcohol in our house was when my dad had a small glass of port at Christmas - and I seem to remember there being sherry for visitors occasionally. There was no beer, lager, wine or spirits.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 15 minutes ago, MargieH said: dad had a snall glass of port at Christmas Mams Christmas treat - Advocaat and lemonade. Can't remember if it was a SNALL glass or not! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 What I really miss by not drinking is a very dry cider. As dry as can be. I think the descriptive expression is 'It makes your arse come up to your elbows!' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Brief partial respite yesterday, but the itching is back with a vengeance. Just reading all sorts of horror stories about assorted itches picked up from Sandflies and sea bathing in Mexico... Who knows? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Since using this medicinal patch for my back, I've been virtually pain free but there are side effects (like always) Nausia! From Sunday until today I've been living on toast and crackers. Hopefully it will ease a bit the longer I keep it on. I have to change them after 7 days and can't take them off unless its under medical control. I'm hungry but can't stand the thought of food. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted May 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 Glad the pain is subsiding nonna, but the thought of no substantial food is a bit off putting. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted May 4, 2019 Report Share Posted May 4, 2019 8 hours ago, DJ360 said: Brief partial respite yesterday, but the itching is back with a vengeance. Just reading all sorts of horror stories about assorted itches picked up from Sandflies and sea bathing in Mexico... Who knows? I've learnt a new word from the soap 'Doctors' on TV. "Cyberchondriac". But, of course, we all do it and sometimes we're right! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 4 maggio 2019 at 10:32 AM, MargieH said: I've learnt a new word from the soap 'Doctors' on TV. "Cyberchondriac". But, of course, we all do it and sometimes we're right! Yes Margie a lot of new words, phrases and sarcastic cartoons are surfacing on here. But they're not always the right ones to fit the offering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I've recently increased my medication patch and don't know if I've done the right thing. The first few days apart from nausea were great. No pain. Since then I have had more pain than I can sometimes stand. I'm having moments when I feel really confused and seem to be out of myself. It soon passes but its unnerving . I've told the dr that if I'm still going to have pain with this increase , I would sooner have no patch even if I still have the pain. I want to be without but have to do it carefully and gradually lower the dose. I am now on a smaller dose and will continue until 17 th this month when I see the neuro surgeon, hoping that something can be done quickly. I know I do too much but I can't hang around doing nothing . I get told off for not resting, but to me resting is a waste of time and we don't know how much longer we have. BTW I'm not going without a struggle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, nonnaB said: I get told off for not resting, but to me resting is a waste of time Really nonna you must make your family so cross! Resting may not be a waste of time, it may be a way to increase it. Just you jolly well do as you're told and start to relax.......... My dad was the same, "I don't need to take me tablets I don't feel poorly"... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Brew I know you're right but I have this desire to do something all the time whether it's cooking, baking, gardening ( that's a laugh for a start , I have difficulty bending and straightening up again but I try) even just tidying up etc. This patch I have changed makes me so sleepy. Last night I went to bed at 10 pm and woke up at 10 am . I couldn't get out of bed and had to sit on the edge for 15 minutes before I could stand. I'm having my breakfast now and then after taking a paracetamol I'm going to go back to bed to "straighten out", then spend an hour in my special chair. Hopefully by then the pain in my hip will subside. My back is the problem not the hip, but Dr says it's the nerve that is causing the pain. I have a pan full of filling made for the cottage pies and my daughter brought home a huge plastic box. full of ragu for the lasagne. Sorry but now they are in the freezer and will have to wait one at a time for when my daughter is at home to or help. My husband can't do or help as he is in the same position but with his back and knee. Going to finish my cuppa and bed here I come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Sorry to read all about your pain and health problems, nonna. I hope the pain will ease and you'll 'straighten out' in an hour or so. xx 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Bleddy feet,,hate,hate,hate,,just the site of em,,,even my own,,no sorry especially my own,,,..................been suffering badly with my 'Ingrowing Toe Nail,, Doctor gave me choice yesterday..........Surgery? or no socks with open toed shoes? Surgery coming up soon !!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Margie , thank you so much. I'm now sitting in my special chair which supports all the painful areas. Sitting near the window getting some fresh air and sunshine. Roll,on 17 th when I can find out what's to be done. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Ben, sorry you are suffering with your feet. My son had an ingrown toe nail and after suffering with it he decided to have an operation to remove the nail completely. He's glad he had it done. He.'s on his feet all day and evening so it was important that his feet were in order. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Just that it hinders the 'Dancing' nonna....................lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Hope you feel better soon Nonna. And Ben.. I think a pair of Jesus Sandals and Cargo Shorts down to your calves, (no socks.. obvs...) would look fab with that nice black blazer, check shirt and tie you like so much. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Have you stopped being 'ministered to' by your Russian lady, Ben? I thought she was sorting out your foot problems (painfully!) 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Still seeing her Margie......don't think she caused my latest problem.......not had problem for couple of years since her regular treatment,,,,,thought she was keeping it at bay...........obviously not,,, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Itchiness no better. Woke up especially uncomfortable this morning. So, decided to give the prescribed cream another go. 'Dermocool' or summat. Stinks of Menthol and is very greasy, but I was desperate. And anyway I don't think my skin is dry anymore as I've used enough 'Lard' of different types to keep a Chippy going for months. 90 minutes in and I don't think it made any more difference than just taking a cool shower. Also I'm sick of grease transferring to the few clothes I'm really comfortable in. Been washing and drying the same few things by the minute. So, I'll probably be back in for a quick shower in an hour or so. I have a Docs appontment on Monday and I'll be reporting 'no change'. If he suggests another bloody cream and 'come back in two weeks', I'm going to have to tell him that a week is torture, two weeks is not happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,160 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Col,,did you try that cream i told you about ?........it cured me,,,and i had the 'Itch' for 4 months............ On the tube,,its called 'Betamethasone Valerate' 'Betnovate cream' 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 I've been using some out of date Fucibet, which contains Betamethasone Valerate, but also an antibiotic called Fusidic Acid. but a bit cautiously and only on worst areas. The stuff the Doc gave me is basically just grease with a bit of menthol, so it's not what you'd call 'pharmacologically active', like Betawotsit etc. I'll be dicussing this with the Doc on Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Sounds like you need an 'in date' steroid cream and forget about the other creams. Anyway, the very greasy creams are a bit dangerous sometimes as they make the bath/ shower very slippery when combined with warm water (and I don't need any falls now or ever!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,730 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 You may well be right Margie. You have a message. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Col, no message on here or Fb ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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