[OhKay]

I've been dealing with a sinus infection that's getting worse vs. better, so yesterday I broke down and asked the triage nurse to have my PCP call in antibiotics for me (I usually don't have to go in for stuff like that). Augmentin has been waiting for me at the pharmacy, but I felt too shitty to go pick it up yesterday.

Between not getting enough sleep, the pain in my neck, and the sinus infection, it's hard to tell if I'm having a mood disturbance or I'm just being moody because I'm just not feeling good. The sinus infection is a bad one, so maybe I'll be in better spirits after a few days of rest and antibiotics...

But for some reason I haven't been taking my meds, including the 1mg of Klonopin, early enough in the morning and my anxiety has been pretty bad. Even after I take it, it's bad. But that doesn't necessarily mean I'm having a mood disturbance. Pain, and worrying about my neck in general, could be driving it up.

Anyway, I don't know. At least mood-wise I'm feeling a little better this morning.

I'm going to have my nails done today. Red this time, I think.
Two days ago the handle broke off my cat **** scooper. I've been putting my hand in a baggie to hang on to it while scooping out the boxes since then lol. I NEED to buy a new one today.
I was going to go grocery shopping, but it's supposed to pour out, so that will have to wait until tomorrow. It's probably for the best because I think doing it today would be too much for me, but I'll still have to pick up a couple of things. I think Target is my best bet. I can get everything I need there.

[bizi]

Between not getting enough sleep, the pain in my neck, and the sinus infection,

No wonder you don't know how your mood is.

I am glad that you have an antibiotic waiting for you. Maybe you can pick that up today.

Red polish is so pretty!
My 101 year old client always wears red on her toenails and fingernails.
It is so unforgiving taking it off though!
It stains my fingers and cuticles...I really hate getting it off. It usually takes 2-3 cotton balls to remove it when normally one will do.
any way,
Enjoy red or what ever color you choose.
Thinking today of you, hope you feel better.
Do hot showers help your neck at all? or a heating pad?
How is the water pressure there?
I took a shower yesterday and almost ran out of hot water, hate that!
I would love to have endless hot water but that would really steam up my bathroom which is already starting to effect the paint.
Have a good day, rest when you are able.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

[bizi]

I hope you have a quiet weekend.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

[OhKay]

I did go with the red polish again: OPI's "I'm not really a waitress." I love it. Not my first time. They do a clear gel base coat, so the polish never stains no matter what shade you choose. My toenails are still pink, but who cares? I don't need a pedicure every two weeks. The girls were REALLY busy yesterday, so I was there FOREVER. For some reason being there tires me out.

We get great water pressure here, and plenty of hot water. I get a hot shower every day now, so I feel like a freaking princess!!! We have two different massage settings on our shower head. They feel pretty good while they're massaging my neck, but there's no lasting effect.

I'm getting brief respites now where my neck feels "better" until it doesn't again. But it is an improvement, and I'll take what I can get. Aside from the unavoidable laundry, I'm trying to be very careful. I haven't touched the mess in the spare bedroom, and that's been hard for me.

I have to go grocery shopping today... YUCK.

[bizi]

I am jealous of your hot water!!!!
have a good and careful day.
bizi

[bizi]

Good luck finding a fan this late in the game.
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

[Mari]

Kay,

If they do not have fans exactly in stock in the local store they can have it in the store within
a few days I believe.

Good luck online shopping.

It takes a little while to get everything you need even when you
have an absolutely perfect apt.


M

[OhKay]

I have nothing to do in the coming week with the exception of doing laundry on Tuesday, if I stick to the schedule I've been on, and grocery shopping sometime later in the week. It will be nice to stay at home and rest.

I've noticed I've been hunched over. I don't know if that's been helping or hurting my neck. I think I will make an effort to sit up straighter to find out.

I've been sneaking Advil occasionally, so I'm retaining some fluid again. I know it's not a good thing, but between my neck and the sinus infection IDGAF right now. Tylenol just does not do anything.

[OhKay]

Since waking up this morning, my neck has felt much better!!!
Trying to sit up straight did not help tho. It made the pain worse.

I know that I'm going to continue to have problems with my neck, so I'm going to ask my pdoc if I can stop taking the lithium so I can take Advil or stronger NSAIDs to treat my pain. I don't like the idea of changing my meds, and she won't like the idea either, so I don't know what she'll say. I don't have an appointment with her until Sept. 8th, but my appointment with the ortho is the 30th. I'm thinking of calling her, but she may want to see me first.

We have continued to sweat at night even though the nights have been cool now. I think that part of the problem is we're not benefiting from the breeze from the open window because our mattress and box spring are still on the floor. Corey has poo-pooed the idea of buying a fan up until last night, when he woke me up because he was too hot to sleep (yes, he wakes me up if he can't sleep). So now I have to FIND one, a good one, which will be hard this late in the summer. I'm not going to run around tho. I'll have to search online for one available locally...

I wanted to stay home today. But we'll both benefit from the fan in the bedroom. I just wish he had consented to me buying one sooner.

[mymorgy]

vornados are good