so nice to hear from you. hope you are really enjoying yourself.
love
bobby

Yesterday I did everything I set out to do. I am exhausted. No nap yesterday, and I was up before 6 this morning... not enough sleep

My stomach is really giving me a hard time. I have been going to the BR frequently in small amounts, but I'm really backed up (BIG lump), and in A LOT of pain. It hurt to walk yesterday. I could take a double dose of Mirilax, but I've never done that before, and don't think that's wise given the pain I'm in.. I took the standard dose, and am hoping that I go enough so I'll be more comfortable.

I noticed a raised red welt on my forearm last night, and as it turns out there was a tiny tick in the center of it (weird spot for that). I was able to pull the whole thing out. I know I should go to the doctor, but I don't have time right now. Maybe sometime Thursday or Friday. IDK. I already have 2 appointments Wednesday.
Our apartment is about 20ft from the woods. I wear long sleeves outside, but we get lots of bugs in here from opening and closing the slider. I found a big tick on the floor the other day. I checked the cats for ticks. Buddy loved that, Rocky not so much lol.

The compound pharmacy finally charged my credit card, so maybe they finally shipped out Rocky's medication? They really take their time.
The new food is really working out. No more stinky kitties, last night was the first time Buddy threw up a hairball since the change, and they really like the food

I'm having a manicure and pedicure today. Judy's birthday is Friday, so I got her a card and a box of coffee I know she loves.
Before I go, I have to season the pork butt (cut from the shoulder I think), and I have several other things to do before I leave the house. I also have to make a quick trip to the supermarket on my way home...

I have a full day ahead of me. I guess it's a good thing that I got up so f'ing early!

besides everything else I think you should be checked for lymes disease and put on antibiotics. It can so many awful side effects! So sorry about your bathroom issues. beside phillips working the magnesium citrate finally kicked in after a day

Kay

a day or two should be okay. Because when my sister went
to get a bullseye checked, they did lymes testing. And told
her that it looked lymes. But because she didn't find a tick
or anything it was a really early catch for sure. And that
the odds were it would come back negative.

It did. They put her on the antibiotic the doctor told her a week
later he would have when he saw her for something else.
Because it was still there. And he told her to finish it.

Donna

I have a background in nursing, and grew up on a golf course (lots of woods), so I know I should go to the doctor re: the tick bite. I'm concerned because I'm going to have to have blood drawn for my pre-op appointment today, and my WBC count may be off...

I passed a lot of liquid D yesterday, so I was, and am, a lot more comfortable

I was running around like a crazy lady yesterday. I will be doing the same today. I wish I could post more, but I don't have the time...

I'll just say I'm exhausted and overwhelmed

Kay

Take it easy and relax and rest.

Donna

hi kay.
when is your jsurgery for your lymph node?
(((((HUGS))))
love you
bizi

I do not have to have a biopsy of my lymph nodes. I think I already went into it, but you were away. PM me if you want me to explain further

The pre-op was for my GYN procedures on the 19th. My GYN wants to put me out. I met with an RN to go over my meds, etc. for a LONG time, then met with the anesthesiologist. I was still there for well over an hour, which was excessive since I didn't need to have my blood drawn again. And I'm not exactly patient right now. I would like to be home more often. I think I actually really need that right now.

I also saw my pdoc yesterday. The increase in the Lamictal may not have kicked in yet, but either way, I need to increase my dose of Gabapentin (the only med we have leeway with) by 100-200mg at night, to my discretion. I can't do that at the moment because I still have s*** to do, have to drive, and it will be temporarily sedating. She's not thrilled that I had to cut my morning dose of Klonopin down to 1/2mg because she feels I need it, but she obviously understands that it's safer because I've been so tired.

I don't want to get into all of the things that have been agitating and overwhelming me because what is the point? Some of that may leak out at some point tho.

I will say that my brother is draining the life out of me re: him being recently diagnosed as BP, being severely manic for months now, and STILL BEING ON ZOLOFT (he's also on Trileptal now), despite me telling him that he will not come down until he stops taking an antidepressant. Either he is not telling his pdoc everything he has been up to, or she does not know her ***** from her elbow. I'm very worried about him, but I'm treading lightly regarding my opinion about the care he is receiving since this is the first time he has reached out for help, and seems to like and trust her. I asked him to read up on mixed episodes, and he feels like that's what he is experiencing most of the time. All I can do is educate and support him. He'll be 31 in September. He is a full-grown man, and I have to let him make his own decisions.

Rocky's meds came on the 9th. I have to put it on his ear. The first time it didn't go well at all, but he's getting a little more tolerant since I've been trying to pat him elsewhere while I do it and give him treats afterwards. At first he gets a little fussy, but I think that it's because it feels cold, even though it has to be stored at room temp. It's very hard to try to rub it in for 30-45 seconds as directed tho. I have to use a finger cot to put it on, but still have to be very careful because I'm medicating him for hyperthyroidism, and I have hypothyroidism.

Today is my birthday. All I want is pizza for dinner. That's what we do every year. I jumped through enough f'ing hoops cooking Tuesday and yesterday.

I'd like to leave him early enough to return some bras to Victoria's Secret, and there's a bunch of other s*** I should do. Some of it I have to do. But it can wait until I do what I want to do.

I would have liked to get to reading more threads this morning, but I need to get ready to go out. Maybe I can catch up this afternoon...? I really don't know. I'm sorry

happy happy birthday. I hope it turns out super duper.
glad you got Rocky's medicine! sorry about your brother. I just spent more money. My friend Suri's husband did research and got really excited about pqq.
With coq10 it is supposed to give you energy. She tried to explain it to me and why her husband got excited but I couldn't follow. Don't know if you are interested.
Love
bobby

Happy Happy Birthday Kay.

Have a great day.

Donna