So many doctors.....

Well, two doc appointments later (today, after one 4 weeks ago and one yesterday).... they both think I have acid reflux. So, I'm starting Prilosec tomorrow. See the ENT again in 4 weeks and the allergist in 6 weeks. They still want me to be off my vitamins and supplements for another month to see if the Prilosec helps. My cough is worse and I've felt crummy since I quit taking all my Young Living supplements a month ago. Trying to narrow down what is wrong for certain. The allergist is all for me using my oils to see if I can find something to help instead of spending a bunch of money on drugs with side effects. He gave me 3 samples of Nasonex to use (after I use my saline spray but not for the first two weeks on Prilosec - one thing to change at a time) to see if it will help with the drainage, and if not after a month, he'll do testing again since it's been probably 20 years since I had shots. Oh, and he told me that my old allergist retired two years ago. I hadn't been to see him in about 4 years and he had told me he was thinking of retiring when I was there last.

I don't have a sinus infection. He gave me the printout of the CT scans from yesterday. Showed me that I do have a brain. :)

Also, that I apparently broke the cartiledge in my nose in that auto accident in '72 when I broke my jaw and my neck. Doesn't surprise me that they didn't know about my nose then. They didn't know about my neck either. I found out about that about 15 years ago when I had an MRI of my neck to see about the knot on the right side. The bone broke like a green stick and now has a knot. You know how a green stick breaks but doesn't come apart? It just spreads out and makes sort of a bulge.

I go to the hand doc again on August 2nd. The shot hasn't helped much, so I guess we'll be planning surgery. Fun.

 

I'm falling apart! I hope all the docs can put me back together again!

 

On a more positive note.... We took a mini vacation to the Valley to visit E's family and go to our 40th HS reunion, also a day at the beach. It was nice to get away and come home with a few days to spare before I had to go back to work. I'm almost caught up at work from being gone.

 

A few more things on my "to do" list this evening before I hit the pillow, so guess I'd better get on with it.

 

Blessings,

Lori

2013? Where is the year going?

Goodness! I didn't realize I haven't posted this year at all yet! Guess I've been busy!

I'm sure a lot has happened that I won't remember to post about.
E is still adjusting since he had his Thyroid removed in January. He had a couple of other surgeries in January also, and it's taking him a while to get back to normal, or adjust to a new normal.

I did finally go to the hand doc yesterday. Got a shot in my wrist. Talk about an ice pick feeling! It's a little sore today. Doc said it would be for a couple of days but should get better in a few and hopefully the shot will last for 6 months to a year. Then I'll get another one. As long as they keep working, I can avoid surgery. I have something called STT Arthritis. I haven't googled it yet. The STT are the first letters of the three bones in the joint.

Other than that and needing to get more exercise and lose weight, I'm doing pretty well. Still working for the two attorneys. I love my jobs. I could not have found better bosses.

I'm still working on organizing craft stuff, but at least I have things to a workable level now. I can make a card without taking lots of time to find what I need to do it. Things are getting better. Also, one of my best friends that I craft with frequently just moved 1.3 miles from me instead of 12+. I'm so happy to have her closer so we can "play" together more often. Of course, it will take her a little time to get her craft room unpacked and set up, but then it will be great fun! Her mom is here now too, instead of just visiting. Sweet lady. I'm so happy for them to have found a great house and settling in.

We went to a family reunion for my dad's side of the family last weekend. It was great to see so many people I haven't seen in a long time and meet some family and friends I haven't before. Working on updating the family tree online. My cousin has done a lot of work on it and we added a bunch at the reunion. I'm going to look through my calendars and records and see if I can add more info. At least I can look online to see what is missing and contact family to get the info needed. It's nice to keep in touch and know what's going on with everyone, and see how the family is growing with the new births.

In April, I went to a church ladies retreat about being prepared spiritually, physically, and mentally for disasters. It was very timely with the West explosion and the Boston bombing, and now the tornados. I have my notes in an email. If you would like a copy, let me know and I will send them to you. There is also a great book by Dr. Paul Williams, When All Plans Fail, about being prepared. I went with some of the same people from the retreat to the Austin Disaster Relief Network dinner in May. He was the speaker. He's been all over the world helping out after disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis, so he's had lots of experience to write the book. You can get it on Amazon. Please be prepared to help your family and friends in case of disaster. You never know when something like the recent events will happen to you.

I think I'll end on that important note, and put on my calendar to post again soon.
Blessings,
Lori