Lol, no, that's another one darksky.
I've got a tooth that's got a hole in it so anything hot / cold or citrus I have to avoid.
How are you?
Lol, no, that's another one darksky.
I've got a tooth that's got a hole in it so anything hot / cold or citrus I have to avoid.
How are you?
Ouch Carnation, I'm glad it came out then. Sorry about the other one, tooth pain is really the absolute worst.
I'm sorry about your Lab, fishman. Anxiety is such a hard thing, as we all know, and it's really hard with our dogs as we can't easily just explain to them what is going on. And it can be frustrating to address when we can't pinpoint the exact cause. I hope she can relax a bit, she's lucky to have you looking out for her.
I got a bit of good news - my mom had her CT scan yesterday and I was absolutely fearing the worst, but it turns out she has a kidney stone. Unpleasant, but easily dealt with. So a little bit of relief today. And it's the weekend! That's nice too.
On the road of experience, join in the living day. If there's an answer it's just that it's just that way.
When you're looking for space and to find out who you are...When you're looking to try and reach the stars.
It's a sweet, sweet, sweet dream; sometimes I'm almost there
Sometimes I fly like an eagle, sometimes I'm deep in despair.
Poppy, kidney stones are uncomfortable but like you say, can be dealt with. She needs to drink plenty of fluids, it could even flush out.
It was interesting Carnation, because I don't think she's had any pain apart from back pain (but maybe that is a contributing factor). She had an MRI for her back and they noticed something up with her kidneys or bladder, which is why they ordered urine tests and then the contrast CAT scan. Apparently one of the doctors or techs pretty much told her "it's either a UTI or cancer," which is frustratingly alarmist, especially since it was just a kidney stone after all. Some of these medical professionals are the absolute worst, I swear.
I hope you are well today and have a relaxing weekend planned.
On the road of experience, join in the living day. If there's an answer it's just that it's just that way.
When you're looking for space and to find out who you are...When you're looking to try and reach the stars.
It's a sweet, sweet, sweet dream; sometimes I'm almost there
Sometimes I fly like an eagle, sometimes I'm deep in despair.
Hi Poppy, that is good news, hopefully she will pass it soon and then the discomfort and pain will go....
That was an awful and totally uncalled for statement by tech or Dr, why would they purposely frighten someone with things like that when they didn't know what was causing it, it's an absolute disgrace Poppy xxxx
Poppy, I'm in complete agreement with yourself and YNWA. That is so unprofessional of anyone in a medical capacity to come out with a statement like that. Outrageous actually, proven in the fact it was neither speculated conditions. I'm sure some revel in their position of 'medical professional' over us mere patients. God complexes galore, and yet wrong.
They owe your Mum an apology, though I understand a reluctance to 'make waves'.
Thanks, fishman and YNWA. I agree, it's ridiculous but I'm not entirely surprised, either. I'm not sure which doctor said that to her. But I know it happens. I remember at my last eye appointment, my eye doctor commented on the freckle at the back of my eye (which has been there forever) and told me that it's really rare for it to become cancerous, but he'd seen one in his career and that person died. Like, seriously? Why on earth would you say something like that, it's not at all helpful.
Anyway, I take the good news as good news and rejoice in that for now. I hope all is well with you both, and with your pup fishman.
On the road of experience, join in the living day. If there's an answer it's just that it's just that way.
When you're looking for space and to find out who you are...When you're looking to try and reach the stars.
It's a sweet, sweet, sweet dream; sometimes I'm almost there
Sometimes I fly like an eagle, sometimes I'm deep in despair.
It happened to me too....
A GP took a look inside my mouth and suggested I get further checks because she thought it looked like I had cancerThat was nearly 10 years ago. And the comment stayed with me, even now.
Thank you goodness a doctor diagnosed your mum correctly poppy.
Another storm on its way today. Wondering if I'll ever get my washing on the line. I do like the smell of fresh air on my clothes and especially on bedding and towels.
It's daylight til nearly 5pm now and can't believe it's nearly February. I've had a jigsaw puzzle laid out on the table for 3 weeks but I'm unable to do it because the cat has decided to claim the area as a sleeping pad, lol. When I attempt to put a few pieces together he thinks it's a game and pushes them off the table, lol.![]()
It's awful the doctor said that to your mum, Poppy. I hope your mum will be able to pass the kidney stone soon.
While we're on the topic of medical staff making unprofessional statements, unfortunately it happened to me recently, too. At a recent medication review, I was seen by a clinical practitioner (not a fully qualified GP) and I asked what could be the reason my medication is taking longer to kick in than it did during my last anxiety episode in 2020. He said that as my intrusive thoughts from my anxiety are about death and dying (including of old age), my anxiety will get worse as I get older! That really wasn't what I wanted to hear, and I came out of the appointment feeling worse than when I went in! I submitted a written complaint to the surgery, but I had no apology and the reply from the clinical practitioner was very defensive. The only positive outcome was that they said they would put a note on my records so I don't have to see him again.
Although I feel better than I did a few weeks ago, I still feel nowhere near my usual self and sometimes I still have doubts about whether I'll fully recover from this episode.
Fishman, I'm sorry to hear your lab has PTSD. I'm sure your presence is a comfort to her.
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Updated 18th August 2013
Sparkle, that practitioner shouldn't have said that and couldn't be further from the truth. What an idiot and completely ridiculous remark to make about the medication and the condition. Please don't take any notice of that conversation.
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