My car has a vaguely perfume-y smell. I can't figure out where it's coming from. Driving me crazy.
Do I want to go to an essential oil party? My cousin is hosting. I'm very anti-MLM, but I also like any opportunity to hang out with my cousin. Anybody know if this stuff is expensive?
I hear you on the junk food, MrsMB! It took all my willpower to not eat Dairy Queen for lunch. And re: night nurses...my BFF is going to nights because it's basically her only option right now.
ewall With essential oils, I would go and find out what you want to try. Then I would look at Pil.grims Pr.ide (they have a website) to see about getting it cheaper.
I've convinced the department to consider new grad nurses because a lot of times....it's their only option too.
Post by HoneySpider on Mar 29, 2016 11:30:35 GMT -5
MrsMB I am feeling like all the junk food today too. Which is ridiculous because for the last 3 days, I've been eating more crap than usual. Right now I'm snacking on Chex Mix instead of eating an actual lunch
MrsMB I am feeling like all the junk food today too. Which is ridiculous because for the last 3 days, I've been eating more crap than usual. Right now I'm snacking on Chex Mix instead of eating an actual lunch
You eat whatever you want to today That's my thought! Also, yumm...Chex Mix. You can always eat a healthy dinner
MrsMB I am feeling like all the junk food today too. Which is ridiculous because for the last 3 days, I've been eating more crap than usual. Right now I'm snacking on Chex Mix instead of eating an actual lunch
You eat whatever you want to today That's my thought! Also, yumm...Chex Mix. You can always eat a healthy dinner
We are having pulled pork leftovers for dinner, YES!
Post by estrellita on Mar 29, 2016 13:08:34 GMT -5
When would you start worrying about headaches? I've always had headaches but for the last couple weeks it's been a constant bad migraine and for the last few days I've been off and on feeling sick. I'm getting frustrated and sick of being in so much pain I know some of you deal with migraines too - any tips or thoughts about what I could say if I go into the doctor so they take it seriously?
I apparently wasn't thinking properly this morning and instead of leaving to take the bus 30 min. before work, I took one an hr & 30 min. before work. Luckily today was a nice day so I enjoyed my walk to the stop then stopped at a bulk store to buy tea. Still arrived early, but at least I have tea?
estrellita so sorry you're having awful headaches and migraines. I'd ask for a neurologist referral. They are more skilled at sourcing problems and treating symptoms than a GP. If your doctor won't take your seriously say that you are having to adjust your schedule around thr pain and without help it is getting in the way of your quality of life. I hope they help!
ewall I like oils for diffusing and making my house smell good/getting rid of bad odors/relaxing. I've had no luck with them medicinally or therapeutically, but they can smell great. I'd go and just see if you like anything. The diffusers from both big name MLM companies are $40-$60 and each oil is $10-$30 (depending on rareness supposedly...). Like MrsMB I buy mine from a non MLM company except for a few blends that only the MLM sells. My other company isn't any cheaper though, just more convenient. Hope this helps!
I got a bill for a damaged library book. I'm kind of annoyed because they're charging me to replace the whole book because the binding got stained. To be fair, I did spill almond milk all over it, But none of the pages are stained or ruined so I thought it was fine to return. I guess not at least I get the book back.
So I'm now the proud owner of a $35 large print mystery novel that probably isn't even good. Lol.
Post by estrellita on Mar 29, 2016 15:06:52 GMT -5
I'm going in tonight to urgent care. I'm having a hard time functioning and I just can't take it anymore. I really hope they can do something or at least point me in the right direction.
My dad is being a drama llama via text. I'm not engaging. He's jealous of that mom is dating someone and upset that my brother doesn't talk to him anymore. I'm not sure what he was expecting? I'm sorry that we're not more supportive of your cheating, lying mid-life crisis? Lol oh well.
Basically an extended family member took it upon herself to decide that my excuse for not attending Easter (1.5-2 hrs away and during nap time) was not good enough for her. I responded this morning justifying my case more and basically told her it was not her place to even provide her opinion or advice. Curious to see if and what response I get. Same person wanted an intervention after our second loss to tell DH and I that we weren't handling it well... . They had invited us over for dinner and we thankfully declined...I would have lost it in them if they bombarded us like that unexpectedly.
MrsMB I hear you in the junk food. I have so much Easter candy and SIL brought us 2 cases of Oreos. I need to get most of it out of the house otherwise my diet is going out the window.
ewall I found the oils to be very expensive. I'm sorry your dad is being a drama llama. ((Hugs))
estrellita I'm sorry your having such a bad headache. I was just honest with my doctor about mine. I was getting them so frequently that I couldn't function at times. Being in that much pain for that long I'm glad that your going to get checked.
I really wanted to take a mental health day today but didn't. I have plenty of pto to use, I just know I would of felt guilty if I did. I hate being an adult sometimes. I could of sat on my porch all day with a book but no I came to work and we have been running our butts off.
Post by wanderingenough on Mar 29, 2016 17:39:33 GMT -5
MrsMB -sometimes junk food days are just called for. own it!
estrellita - sorry you are still dealing with it! hopefully the urgent care doc will give you something to help in the meantime, but at this point I would tend to agree with amaranth that a neuro referral is probably a good idea. start tracking your headaches while waiting for the appt (it'll prob take a couple months to get it, so that'll give you a good baseline). i'd recommend mymigrainejournal dot com. it'll send you a daily email reminder and you can select triggers, headache severity, etc and take the report with you when you meet with the neurologist. in the meantime, my recs would be to see if you can identify and potential triggers on your own (e.g. wacky sleep schedule, nightshade veggies like tomatoes/bell peppers, citrus fruits, caffeine, etc.) and eliminate those things.
Post by estrellita on Mar 29, 2016 18:26:55 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I'm waiting right now at the doctor for labs to be done. She wanted to make sure it wasn't some sort of infection even though I'm not really showing signs of a sinus infection, but since I have a history of that it makes sense to check. She also gave me a shot that HURT but hopefully it will kick in soon. She also thinks it could be muscular because my neck is super tense so I think she's going to have me try muscle relaxers too and see if that helps. If none of this works, I'll probably start looking into going to a neuro. I also do think it's a good idea to track my triggers. I had been drinking more caffeine because the headaches have made me so tired so maybe it's all just a downward spiral, lol. Anyways, thanks for all the well wishes and advice, hopefully one of these things will be the key!
estrellita I hope urgent care can offer you some relief.
amaranth DH spilled water on one of my library books. I returned it without mentioning it, never got a bill. Enjoy your large print mystery
I dropped a book in a puddle. I dropped it off after it had dried out and they totally called and locked my account until I paid $40 for it. Damn new Jodi picoult book. I didn't even like the book!
A little. The shot helped a lot. Headache was still there but it was dull. Just woke up and still have it but it seems a little better. We'll see how it is today! Labs came back fine so no sinus infection as I figured but the white blood cells associated with allergies were slightly elevated, which I figured.
My blood pressure was a little high again yesterday though. It's been kinda high the last few times. I really need to get healthier! Could be part of the cause of my headaches.