NaeNae, being a snail can be a GOOD thing, honey...

slow and steady wins the race!

snails are self-sufficient, and carry their houses around on their backs.

and some snails have beautiful shells:

Went to the ER yesterday during the afternoon. Felt like I was having an alleergic reaction again; started coughing, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Took a benadryl and then went. Vitals were fine and told I may have to wait 4 to 5 hours to be seen. Stopped coughing after a half hour and then signed myself out, went home and took another benadryl. Iw as not going to wait that long.

Went to my clinic today, pcp on vacation, and saw a nurse practioner. They gave me a breathing treatment and then she said I had a sinus infection based on my nasal congestion and fluid behind my ears. I do not think I have one. Went to the pharmacy to pick up antibiotics and they told me they may cause an allergic reaction (10% chance-- related to penicillin. I am expremely allergic to it). She also wanted to prescribe an inhaler for me but I said no. I am not wheezing. I feel like they are prescription happy sometimes. Just write a person a prescription and send them on their way. I am happy the pharmacist caught the prescription problem.

Just heard back from the clinic and she said she was aware that it could possibly cause an allergic reaction, but they were running out of options. )And it was not that high of a probability.) I think this means cheaper antibiotics. I told her I was not going to take it, that I was not convinced I had a sinus infection (I think I have allergies), and that I would wait for my appt on Thursday with my pcp. The benadryl jsut made my nose really congested.

I think the breathing issues are either related to allergies or ms hug. I already have the hug in my riib cage and back on a daily basis. She had no idea what I was talking about when I mentioned it as a possibility. So I have had a frustrating 2 days, but it is beautiful outside.

Sorry for the long rant!

Awww Barb, that just stinks. You know your body better than anyone so do what you feel is right.

Hey everyone! How are you? I cleaned out my garden today, talked to some neighbors and also found out that my mom can no longer work. She can't specifically work at the factory nor can she drive. We need to see if her job has LTD and if not she needs to go for SSDI. It's such a mess and she is bummed big time.

not long at all, barb!

lol, you should see *me* when I get a-rolling...

and definitely not a rant.

a thoroughly valid comment.

geeze, I feel for you, it's a drag when some (medical) people give ya that "blank look" and have absolutely no idea what you're talking about.

hang in there, barb, and hope you're back in the pink soon.

here's an EXTREMELY gentle

hi barb sorry your feeling like carp, of course hope you get to feeling better b4 your visit on thurs. try to hang in there, I know you have had some %#$%#$%#$ cards dealt your way lately will a or help any, hope you get to feeling better real soon

howdy howdy howdy,

cayo what type of camera do you have? digital? but not a standard type your pictures are of such good quality, that snail picture is awesome

everyone I hope you all have a nice evening and wonderful morn


peace

hey all ...

I should learn to keep quiet until things are said and done - I'm not going to move ... duh, no money to relocate and pay deposits ... oh yeh, would go on a waiting list for the Housing Authority voucher program ... and they'll get to me in about a year!

have a paint job lined up ... and making stuff for the festival in Michigan in October .. I did tell you that I got in as a vendor for the 2008 Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival, right??

I'm cutting out (with my jigsaw) lighthouses ... like you see those cutouts of people or mooses out in yards? ... I decided to specialize in lighthouses - about 4-5 different cutouts ...

and I can bring along quilted items too - so I'm making up totebags, runners and stuff AFTER I get all the ones that I'm already behind on ...

taking my finals this week ... holding As now - but could turn with the tests .. then new classes start on monday ... I'm going to school to get some $$ to survive on, but not much ...

I just don't know where I want to go, or what to do ... and I don't want to be here ... all I do is try to be productive all day and encourage myself - but it all is getting to be moot point ... just wonder why.

remember that song by the Beach Boys/mama and papa's girls: hold on for one more day? ever since that song's been out, I've been holding on - it's been a long day for holding on, don't you think?

well, I have 24 hours to edit this ... thanks for letting me splatter my guts ..

(((Barb))) I'm so sorry that you got treated poorly. I am allergic to many antibiotics and have experienced what you went through. I am glad the pharmacist caught that and let you know about it. Take care of yourself. Allergies can aggravate the symptoms. I take Zyrtec for mine. I like it better than the Benadryl. Sending you lots of cyber's.

Renee - Hang in there. It won't/can't last forever. Better times are on there way. I promise.

Sandy - I hope things start working out for you and your family. Still saying prayers for your Mom.

Hi Frank! How are you doing? Is the flare setting down some?

Kay - Thank you again for posting such awesome pictures. I always look forward to seeing them. Some day I would like to go to Belize. I have heard they have great snorkeling down there. (I don't scuba dive - too claustrophobic for that).

Vonn - You are amazing! Despite the change in plans you still keep going and alter what you are going to do. That is incredible and because you are able to do this you will survive anything. The road may be rough sometimes but you will pull through.

Hi everyone else. Hope you are all doing well.

I've been spending a lot of time with all this family that is in town. I'll try to post when I get a chance.

Good morning all Just did some bills this morning and sitting at the kitchen table with my usual morning cup of Java. The sun is shining, and a new day has begun.

LOL, things always seem to pickup at the office when the agent is out. Luckily home and auto doesn't have to go on hold since both me and the other girl are licensed to sell those. Between last weekend and yesterday, I was a couch potatoe last night. Snuggled on the couch with a good book and relaxed, which seems to have worked. Feeling a little better today.

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Barb, Sorry to hear you're having such a rough time with meds. There's a very limited amount of antibiotics they can give me since I'm allergic to one of the major ones. My allergies are in full swing too right now, so I have to keep an eye on the sinus' to make sure they don't get stuck in my lungs. Otherwise it turns into bronchitis, ick. Take care of yourself and feel better soon.

Sandy, Sorry to hear the news about your mom. I'm sure that is nerve wracking for everyone, including her. Hope things work out. Prayers still being sent.

Kay, Thanks again for the wonderful pics! That snail is so pretty.

Vonn, Congrats on the grades, hun. Cool beans on being a vendor at the festival! Your ideas sound great!

I'm sorry your not moving yet. Hope that things work out for ya somehow.

TK, have fun with the family.

Renee and Frank, hope things get better for you both.

good morning everyone

Sandy sorry about mom situation

Vonn don't preoccupy yourself into a flare, OK? promise

tk, thats what i like about vonn too energizer bunny she is keeps going and going it does seem to be going away thanks for asking hope your is too

barb I am immune to most antibiotics so i can relate a bit to that problem, imagine Jim is also immune to some of the anti biotic out there also being on them all the time, try to have some faith and hang in there, and yeah I know this one is easier said than done

everyone cayo fin sharon Renee Sarah hope you day goes well

Vonn, have you looked into income based housing? Some places have one bedroom apartments, all utilities included for a fraction of your income. My mom may be looking into that. It's a tad different than government housing in some states.