Was just telling Rick the other day about my move back east when I was twenty-two. . . .Six boxes of books. One painting. One suitcase full of clothes. Greyhound moved me. Ah. To be young (for at least some reasons, lol!).
I'm home today with an antibiotic. Woke up yesterday with a spooky looking sore spot that hurt like the dickens, plus had a swollen gland on one side, a headache and felt fuzzy-headed. Had to see my GYN doc anyway, so she took a look and said, "That could be MRSA!" She said we'd know in 48 hours because if the antibiotic isn't working by then we'll have to switch to something more virile.
The good news is that Hubby and I think it looks a little better today....not quite 24 hours later. So that could mean it's "merely" a mean ol' staph infection instead of MRSA. I've never had one before; probably a perk of working in a public library that gets inundated with kids right after school. I'll need to take more precautions than usual, going forward.
I slept 12 hours last night and am ready to go have a long nap! The swollen gland is still unhappy and the headache is returning. Did I mention I had a fever last night of 101.1? I let it rage so it could cook the germs. Temp broke around 7am, so I think I've "got de turn." :)
listener, do some googling on coconut oil and finding a way to get some into your diet, and/or onto your skin. It's anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial. They used to (and may still) use it in baby formulas.
This is also a *very* prevalent deficiency for just about anyone over fifty (just bullied Thankful about it, lol!), but especially for vegetarians as you are aware. This is possibly the best formulation available: http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Methyl-B-12-1000-mcg-100-Lozenges/129?at=1
Made my 84 y.o. ex take it after listening to him complain/worry about never feeling good or energetic any more (a man who took his last 100 bike ride at 75. . . .) He's become a believer. . . . I pretty much am, too: the girl born without energy (have only made my life work by seriously planning out how to spend my energy. . . . )
Funny you should mention this because just last week I reupped on taking Vitamins and Chelated Iron. DaVinci Labs in Vermont makes vitamins, DMG, and many other products and is just one town from here. Talk about shopping local! :~) They used to sell only to doctors for distribution (I bought it from my chiropractor). Now they have a division that sells to stores, and another direct to consumers! All their sites are listed here:
So, Ally and her Mom have to stay in NYC over the weekend so Ally can have one more test on Monday. Turns out it's bone marrow related. Ouchy! At least her Grampa (my brother-in-law) is going to NYC for the weekend, and is going to see about taking them to the Zoo! :~D
(Feel free to lift this comment for Baby, if you wish, puddle.)
A synergistic formulation of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. The sublingual form of B12 provides for improved absorption in a pleasant-tasting cherry flavor.
Take 1 tablet daily by dissolving under tongue. 100 Vegetarian Tablets 0200122.100
Each tablet contains: Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) . . 1,000 mcg Folic Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mcg
From Wiki ~~ A common synthetic form of the vitamin, cyanocobalamin, does not occur in nature, but is used in many pharmaceuticals and supplements, and as a food additive, due to its stability and lower cost. In the body it is converted to the physiological forms, methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, leaving behind the cyanide, albeit in minimal concentration.
The body only converts about 2% of whatever your dose of cyanocobalamin is.
It's sorta like the vitamin D in most additives: it's there, but in a form you can't use, but allows them to label and market it. . . . Alas, I don't find the health food people to be a lot more ethical than Big Pharma.
On this Toosdee, Howard is first!
ReplyDeleteStill packing after work each day. Will not relax until closings are over. Then...AHHH.
Alas, Donna, then even more work! Take yer vitamins!!
ReplyDeleteUnpacking is so much nicer because you can let some things wait as long as you like while every box you open makes the place more homey.
ReplyDeleteWas just telling Rick the other day about my move back east when I was twenty-two. . . .Six boxes of books. One painting. One suitcase full of clothes. Greyhound moved me. Ah. To be young (for at least some reasons, lol!).
ReplyDeleteI'm home today with an antibiotic. Woke up yesterday with a spooky looking sore spot that hurt like the dickens, plus had a swollen gland on one side, a headache and felt fuzzy-headed. Had to see my GYN doc anyway, so she took a look and said, "That could be MRSA!" She said we'd know in 48 hours because if the antibiotic isn't working by then we'll have to switch to something more virile.
ReplyDeleteThe good news is that Hubby and I think it looks a little better today....not quite 24 hours later. So that could mean it's "merely" a mean ol' staph infection instead of MRSA. I've never had one before; probably a perk of working in a public library that gets inundated with kids right after school. I'll need to take more precautions than usual, going forward.
I slept 12 hours last night and am ready to go have a long nap! The swollen gland is still unhappy and the headache is returning. Did I mention I had a fever last night of 101.1? I let it rage so it could cook the germs. Temp broke around 7am, so I think I've "got de turn." :)
listener, do some googling on coconut oil and finding a way to get some into your diet, and/or onto your skin. It's anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial. They used to (and may still) use it in baby formulas.
ReplyDeleteThis is also a *very* prevalent deficiency for just about anyone over fifty (just bullied Thankful about it, lol!), but especially for vegetarians as you are aware. This is possibly the best formulation available: http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Methyl-B-12-1000-mcg-100-Lozenges/129?at=1
Made my 84 y.o. ex take it after listening to him complain/worry about never feeling good or energetic any more (a man who took his last 100 bike ride at 75. . . .) He's become a believer. . . . I pretty much am, too: the girl born without energy (have only made my life work by seriously planning out how to spend my energy. . . . )
Ally update at baby. . . .
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Funny you should mention this because just last week I reupped on taking Vitamins and Chelated Iron. DaVinci Labs in Vermont makes vitamins, DMG, and many other products and is just one town from here. Talk about shopping local! :~) They used to sell only to doctors for distribution (I bought it from my chiropractor). Now they have a division that sells to stores, and another direct to consumers! All their sites are listed here:
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So, Ally and her Mom have to stay in NYC over the weekend so Ally can have one more test on Monday. Turns out it's bone marrow related. Ouchy! At least her Grampa (my brother-in-law) is going to NYC for the weekend, and is going to see about taking them to the Zoo! :~D
ReplyDelete(Feel free to lift this comment for Baby, if you wish, puddle.)
Oh, oops, lol!
ReplyDeleteA synergistic formulation of Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid. The sublingual form of B12 provides for improved absorption in a pleasant-tasting cherry flavor.
Take 1 tablet daily by dissolving under tongue.
100 Vegetarian Tablets
0200122.100
Each tablet contains:
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) . . 1,000 mcg
Folic Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mcg
From Wiki ~~
A common synthetic form of the vitamin, cyanocobalamin, does not occur in nature, but is used in many pharmaceuticals and supplements, and as a food additive, due to its stability and lower cost. In the body it is converted to the physiological forms, methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, leaving behind the cyanide, albeit in minimal concentration.
The body only converts about 2% of whatever your dose of cyanocobalamin is.
It's sorta like the vitamin D in most additives: it's there, but in a form you can't use, but allows them to label and market it. . . . Alas, I don't find the health food people to be a lot more ethical than Big Pharma.
So there I was swallowing my next antibiotic pill as Hubby says, "Bombs away!"
ReplyDeleteROFL! I nearly spit it out!!
:-D :-D :-D
(I miss the shaking laugh emoticon!)