Good morning all from a partly sunny Glasgow.
GM, I am glad to hear your arrangements are going well. However, I hope you are being gentle with yourself and resting.
The good news first, Dracula, managed to get some bloods yesterday and they were sent away immediately for analysis. Unfortunately, it was all downhill after that!
Can I make It clear, I am not looking for sympathy, but some understanding in case I am a bit off or am in absentia in the next few weeks.
I just need to offload, because DH's ostrich syndrome has reared it's ugly head again and he is reluctant to talk about this. I know he is afraid for me.
Frankly, I'm feeling a bit stunned just now. I had an hour-long telephone consultation with my GP, and a telephone consultation with the RA specialist nurse yesterday afternoon, the result an urgent gastroscopy referral and all my RA meds stopped immediately.
The stopping of meds, of course, has serious implications for my RA.
A whole can of worms has been opened, as my toxic biologics have apparently caused potentially serious problems to my mouth, oesophogus, stomach or internal organs, and I almost certainly have pernicious anaemia. Hence the excruciating pain, I am suffering.
It never rains, but it blooming pours. However, at least I have a reason for feeling so ill, so hopefully onwards and upwards now! I am trying to remain positive, but it’s not easy. As a taurean, I will do my usual and face it head on. It’s the only way for me to cope!
The GP, whom I don’t know well, was outstandingly kind and compassionate and understood exactly how I felt. I take back wholeheartedly, the nippie sweetie tag, I had unfairly attributed to her. She had certainly done her homework, prior to the phone call and had worked out what was possibly wrong.
The thing upset me more, was SIL overheard the whole conversation and told DD, before I had a chance. I wanted to tell her on her own. He thought he was helping.
DS1 one flies home from holiday today and I refrained from spoiling his last day, so I need to speak to both he and also DS2 and DIL, who have Covid. Surprisingly, I am glad, despite what I have said about the lodgers, that they are here, they have been very supportive.
I have covered up for so long and it’s a relief that they can see how unwell I am. DIL 1 suspects something is afoot, as she has been bombarding me with texts, asking how I got on at the doctor’s.
To add to my stress, the plumber has phoned to say he will be here over the next few days. We have only waited six weeks for him to appear, so I have no intention of sending him a way, despite the fact our water is going to be off and some of the work may be rather problematic and expensive. What is bothering me more, is I had an empty and was so looking forward to it!
I am off to get dressed, as I have no idea, when he will appear.
If only I could find my jeans, I think DD must have them. DH says I have hunners of clothes, why am I getting annoyed? It has to be those jeans, because my outfit has been planned in advance! ?
Shades of déjà vu, from when DD was at home.
My thoughts, prayers and virtual candles for all my fellow companions in the sick bay, and all those with sorrows in their life, I know many on here are suffering, but are not as loquacious as I am and need to spill the beans! . I hope you all have a gentle day ?
If you are out and about, have a great day. Vienna was on my bucket list! ?