The Hermit Club

dutchiris

This may be a dumb question but is there any reason I couldn't use a heating pad on my lower back?  I'm thinking heating pad, some sort of pain reliever, and probably make sure I don't sleep in the recliner again.  Yesterday I told the doctor I thought it was getting better.  Now it's as bad as it's ever been.   It's making me anxious.

camillegal

Sally I'm so glad u did that it opened up doors for u to talk like u used to. YaY for u. Oh I don't drive nymore--It's safer for the others on the roads. I don't trust my reflexes with my legs cuz they don't work like they used to --Oh I can fall easily, but I worry I might not be able to react quickly enough if needed--The pain mostly comes from my back, but I do have LE also--anyway I need rides now but it's easy when we have the car home LOL

I made those 3 ingredients cookies with Joey tonite--well I'm not a baker, so to me it wasn't so easily done and overcooked some and Joey was rubbing my back while I was doing the last of dropping the cookies down. Never again-he said the same thing--Next time we'll buy the made already suger cookies and decorate them==we can do that Monday. LOL Took no pain meds all day so I wouldn't be tired as soon as I was done popped those suckers down, I could barely move LOL And Joey stayed with me and rubbed my legs for a while then we just cuddled and laughed how awful making them were. And he loves to bake.

My SIL is driving my DD to work tomorrow so maybe I can get out a little, unless it's snowing like goofy then I'll make a list and let them take care of it. My Christmas shopping is done mostly--Leslie did it for me and I ordered stuff too. so that's good I hate shopping anyway. Never liked it.

Well TGIF for some--it's all the same to me with my little job.I get a few calls on the week-end, but nothing that very busy like. We're going into Christmas week, now is the real crunch. Leslie's GF is coming Sunday so they are baking and making cookies--let them do it. 

  

grammaB

frack!! I had a whole post ready to post and poof, its gone! Now to recreate... Somehow this thread was deleted from my Favorites so I have a lot to catch up on! Forgive me if I miss some of you!

Jazzy I come from a very musical family which somehow skipped my generation. My children both play the guitar and have childhood backgrounds in violin and piano. I totally love listening to all sorts of music.  I find it so soothing and calming.  Love the Frankenstein photo.  Gave me a good laugh.  So glad your go live is going so well.

Laurie, I am new since you were here, sorry for all your troubles.  Bless you for your new GS! Aren't the grands such a great blessing, filling us with such love and such a desire to be around as long as possible?

I have been in that dark place.  When my DH passed after 2 years of he11 dealing with AML, diabetes, blindness, amputation and so many blood transfusions I almost lost count, when he passed the only out I could see was to join him. 2 serious attempts, time in a psych ward, and meds finally got me through it.  He11 that was worse than what I am going through now. Somehow I always felt that bc was going to catch up with me so when it did, I wasn't as  much shocked, as, what do I do now. My answer was the most powerful thing I could do.  Get rid of it all...so BMX

Still lightly snowing here. Should be nice and very white tomorrow morning and will probably have to do some shoveling. Going to one friend's house for Christmas Eve. They have a crab feast and caesar salad for dinner. Christmas Day going to her sister's house for dinner and gift exchange. They have pretty much adopted me since I moved here from CA 9 yrs ago. All my family is in CA and they have so many different directions to go at Christmas, I just decided not to get in that mix. My boxes of gifts are in the mail and I am done as far as shopping goes. I can retire to my hermit status in peace and quiet. 

Jazzygirl

Dutchiris- so sorry to hear about your lower back pain. I cannot see any issue with a heating pad. Another thing that helps me sometimes is putting lavender oil on sore areas. I had a pain on the inside of my hip/thigh in the joint area a few days ago, and put some lavender oil there and it helped. Do the docs have any idea what is causing the pain?

Cami- I love the stories you share about your time with Joey. It sounds like you had a nice time together regardless of cookie outcome. He sounds like such a delightful young man. I hope your pain meds kicked in and you are feeling better today.

GrammaB- I am sorry for your sadness. All you went through with your husband, and now your own health challenges has been a tough journey. I went through a lot before my diagnosis too, so I was not all that surprised either. I was much more stoic about the whole thing than reactionary. Holidays are tough, they have not been my favorite time of the year for years. There is a lot to be said for taking things so and easy this time of year. I think you have some nice people where you are who are embracing you and including you in the holidays. 

camillegal

Jazzy u should be resting now, I think--u had a trying good week, but still hard for u.

Gramma I was sad reading u'r post. I'm truly sorry for what has happened to you. I'm happy too u have an extended family near u so u will be with friends for the Holiday. To be in such dark places, and climbing out is not simple, but u did, and we're all glad u did. Life is so strange to me, there are some people who have a semi-normal life with no big challenges and have money to travel, nice healthy families and just live life and enjoy. Then their are others who just make it thru with hardships and sadness and not smoothly. And make the best of what has happened and continues on one way or another. And u done good. Even tho we're  hermits doesn't mean we're unhappy, we just prefer our lives being this way to an extent. 

dutchiris

Thanks, Cami.  My doctor really didn't say much when I told her about it.  Maybe because I told her I thought it was getting better.  I have been wearing a 10 lb aspirin more often and longer at work.  I also had that 15.5 hr workday a couple weeks ago 

Lily55

sorry been missing last 11 days been a challenge, been in hosp last six days via emergency dept that i only got to,by a fluke , i was so,ill i did not know how ill i was, lost all recon, now in worse state than i was before....

Jazzygirl

Cami- you are so right about some folks vs. others. Our GrammaB has been courageous enough to share her story here with us, and how she has come through things. She is a brave woman, like all the other women here. 

I have a couple friends who have been blessed with good family still in tact, no serious illnesses in their family, no employment hardships, no problems with children, no elder care issues. I now find I have little to say to them. They have been some of the hardest to deal with during bc diagnosis and treatment. I prefer to talk to those who can "keep it real."

Slept in the morning and enjoying my first cup of java. Going to make some more banana bread today to bring to a vegetarian potluck tonight after a special winter solstice yoga class. One of my favorite holiday things to do.

The good news for today is I don't have to work at the client site hospital next Tuesday or Wed! I am going to wrap up my command center Tuesday midday, and be on call for any greater issues. I plan to just relax at home in my pjs and watch a bunch of movies. One of my favorite holiday things to do, and even more so after this go live and being more of a hermit now. Extra time off I was not planning. Yay!

Good luck to all those still doing their shopping!

SallyS70

Lilly55 ... sending you wishes for a speedy recovery ... what happened?

Jazzy, how wonderful to have a winter solstice celebration.  

Furfriend2

Oh Lily, what happened with you? Did something come on sudden like? Please let us know how you are doing., I am concerned for you.

Jazzygirl

Sally- yes, it is one of my FAVORITE things to do. One of my yoga teachers here has a restorative yoga practice where she has a dark room with candles in it, and we honor the change of seasons and invite "the light" back as we move past the shortest day of light in the year (today!) Then we gather for a vegetarian potluck. I have done yoga retreats with this teacher for years so sometimes it is a chance to see some of my fellow yogis I never see otherwise. I missed it last year with the medical stuff going on, so I feel very grateful to be able to go again this year. 

Chocolate chip banana bread is almost done. I am going to go the gym soon for a swim and soak in the hot tub to loosen up my tired body.

Jazzygirl

Some snow in the mountains here last night. San Pedro peak for your winter viewing pleasure. Happy Winter everyone!

Furfriend2

Jazz, what a fabulous photo of San Pedro it is breathtaking

camillegal

So many beautiful views that many of u have.

All right Lily spill u'r guts. No wonder u were feeling so sad, u were sicker than u ever thought and din't know it. I'm so sorry, hopefully being on the mend will help u feel better all the way around. When u'r ready if u want share with us, it's kind of mind boggling what u've been thru.

Dutch that's always the way when u'r at the Drs. u don't feel as bad later on it gets worse--what u have to do is tell the Dr. is how bad it is normally and convince the Dr. They hear everything but we don't go thru everything so if there is pain they should know, I think--I've used ice, heat and aspercreme anything that helps some and of course my pain meds too. LOL Now something is wrong with my foot, not neuropathy but some strange hurt that feels like it 1/2 broken, but it isn't I limp when I walk, and when I put my feet up my one foot rolls with lotsa hurt--for a while now and more swollen, but I have LE so who knows. I don't even bother, it's so stupid

Jazzygirl

Lili- I just saw your post. I am really sorry to hear you have been in the hospital. Let us know what is going on when you can. Praying for you. We care here.

Cami- the foot issues can be from the AIs. They have totally screwed up my feet.

grammaB

Woke up to 6" of new snow on the ground.  Shoveled my porches and a path to the garage.  Was tired after but no pain from doing it.  More snow supposed to come tonight and on and off snow Sunday.  I expect it will be white here still for Christmas.

Thanks Jazzy and cami, yes those were dark times, but with some good counseling and meds I managed to pull my self out of that dark hole.  And a good thing too as I now have 4 beautiful grand daughters and a step grand daughter that I never would have met had I been successful back then!!

((((lily)))) so sorry to hear of your hospitalization!  Sending you healing energy and prayers for a speedy recovery.

Jazzy how cool to have some extra time off!! Love the idea of a Solstice celebration!

dutchiris

LMAO.....Contrary to what I said in my last post, I have not been wearing a10lb aspirin.  That should have been a 10lb apron.

grammaB

I've been scratching my head over the 10lb aspirin!!  LOL, auto correct?

dutchiris

Yes autocorrect. Lol, now you can stop scratching.  

dutchiris

Once I sent my sister a message that said I thought I was coming down with a child instead of a cold.

Jazzygirl

I put all of you in the yoga solstice circle with me tonight my hermits. Thanks for being part of my life.

SallyS70

Thanks for putting me in the yoga solstice circle ... and thanks for being my friend.

Teka

No time to read prior posts!!!!!!

I may lose electrical power due to ongoing ice storm in the North Country.

Today, the shortest day in the year & the 1st day of winter.

Enjoy the Holidays.

Furfriend2

Hi Teka,

Happy Winter Soltice! I hope you are well.

duckyb1

hi ladies....lost you in my fvorites....not sure how.....happens quite often, and i'm so goofy sometimes I don't notice......

duckyb1

ok, lol.....was not finished.....made 8 batches of cookies today, so pardon my lame brain......tired and should go to bed............had loads of fun with my daughter and grandaughter.........but all cookied out right now......will be back tomorrow.........hugs

dutchiris

Welcome back Ducky!

grammaB

Thanks Jazzy, how kind of you to think of us!

Hi Teka, hope the weather doesn't hit you to badly.

Welcome back ducky!  That happened to me a couple of weeks ago too.  I thought I had somehow done it. 

Jazzygirl

Teka- thanks for checking in and hope you don't loose power. Be safe in the storm!

Duckyb- welcome back!

Jazzygirl