Post by downtoearth on Oct 9, 2017 12:12:40 GMT -5
I look like a colorful piece of candy today. Really bright coral pants, scarf with pink, blue, turquoise, gray. Navy striped shirt, and my down jacket is purple, which I haven't taken off. I'm half tempted to post because I feel like a lollipop dressed me. It's cracking me up, which makes no sense since I did this myself.
My DH brought home a dead animal yesterday, I do not want to be home... I know hunting is normal and feeds my kids, but it's also immensely messy and disgusting. Just thinking of the dead antelope hanging in my garage makes my stomach churn. I am the worst Montanan sometimes.
Post by downtoearth on Oct 9, 2017 12:16:37 GMT -5
Oh and can I say that I watched the opening of SNL and it's probably flameful to say, but the opening with Jason Aldean singing Tom Petty's "I won't back down" was terrible. Tom Petty (like him a lot) didn't have the largest singing range ever, but Jason Aldean did NOT do it justice. It was not a good opener or a good tribute to the horrible tragedy that Jason and the others were part of. It was flat and boring and unemotional, and he didn't even have the range of Tom Petty. (I'm mean, aren't I?)
Oh and can I say that I watched the opening of SNL and it's probably flameful to say, but the opening with Jason Aldean singing Tom Petty's "I won't back down" was terrible. Tom Petty (like him a lot) didn't have the largest singing range ever, but Jason Aldean did NOT do it justice. It was not a good opener or a good tribute to the horrible tragedy that Jason and the others were part of. It was flat and boring and unemotional, and he didn't even have the range of Tom Petty. (I'm mean, aren't I?)
I didn't watch it, but I read about it. I don't understand how or why they would have Jason Aldean out there singing a Tom Petty song, especially one entitled I Won't Back Down, when as far I've seen he has said nothing other than his useless statement last week about his heart hurting. He literally backed down from anything that may be seen as taking a position ever since. He's not spoken out about sensible gun control, he's not spoken out against the NRA's farce of a bump stock statement last week, he's not spoken out about the fact that this man shouldn't have had access to these weapons in the first place. He's been given a huge platform here and he's done jack shit IMO. (If I've missed something he's said/done since the shootings please let me know. I ran a quick Google but didn't find anything other than his statement on Oct. 2).
Oh and can I say that I watched the opening of SNL and it's probably flameful to say, but the opening with Jason Aldean singing Tom Petty's "I won't back down" was terrible. Tom Petty (like him a lot) didn't have the largest singing range ever, but Jason Aldean did NOT do it justice. It was not a good opener or a good tribute to the horrible tragedy that Jason and the others were part of. It was flat and boring and unemotional, and he didn't even have the range of Tom Petty. (I'm mean, aren't I?)
Yep. I said the exact thing to my husband and remarked I was not upset we turned it on halfway through. It upset me more than it should have.
Post by eponinepontmercy on Oct 9, 2017 12:57:13 GMT -5
Which will embarrass DH more?
1 - Buying a unicorn onesie at target today since he doesn't have work (Hopefully they still have it in stock...) 2 - Walking around with me while I wear it to go ToTing
Oh and can I say that I watched the opening of SNL and it's probably flameful to say, but the opening with Jason Aldean singing Tom Petty's "I won't back down" was terrible. Tom Petty (like him a lot) didn't have the largest singing range ever, but Jason Aldean did NOT do it justice. It was not a good opener or a good tribute to the horrible tragedy that Jason and the others were part of. It was flat and boring and unemotional, and he didn't even have the range of Tom Petty. (I'm mean, aren't I?)
I thought the same thing.
His whole response, imo, has been disappointing. I was thinking of Ariana Grande's response after that tragedy and I feel like that was much more immediate and (I'm stuggling for the right word here) helpful.
TBF, I've seen him live a few times and he was...underwhelming then too, so I was not surprised about SNL.
Fucking dog downstairs. Howlbarks for literally hours. I feel bad for her because it sounds like a stress bark.
I get dog parents can't control when not there. But here's what galls me. Yesterday I went downstairs to walk to dinner. Owners were on their outside patio while the dog was inside loudly going nuts because she wanted to join them.
All windows for all neighbors are open almost all the time, and we're pretty tightly packed in (I can hear whenever one neighbor gets ice and drops it in a glass kind of close). I accept on a certain level that I'll hear a lot. But either go inside or bring your dog outside.
I stayed home today because I didn't fall asleep until 4 am. My sub plan that I wrote at 6:15 when I finally decided to not go it was horrible, and I wouldn't be surprised if my students sucked today, too. But I used the time at home to catch up on planning and now I'm heading to a nap.
My father just passed away and I don't know if I feel anything about it. I'm glad I had a chance to say goodbye, but that was the first time we had spoken in years and I didn't particularly care for the man. I'm sad for my sister who had a relationship with him, but otherwise...nothing. I think I may be heartless.
Post by mrsukyankee on Oct 9, 2017 13:44:02 GMT -5
curmudgeon, you aren't heartless. If you were, you wouldn't even have posted anything about it nor would you have been thinking about how it might effect your sister. If you didn't have a relationship with him for whatever reason, it's normal to not feel anything.
curmudgeon- I'm so sorry. I'll be in your situation whenever my father passes away. I don't think you're heartless. If he did something or was never in your life, his death wouldn't be a loss I think. Or at least that's what I tell myself. I'll feel for the people who loved him, but just because I'm related to him that doesn't mean that I love him or that we've had a relationship.
y4m am I remembering correctly that you have a physical uticaria? Or was that one of our long lost posters?
I broke out in hives while backpacking everywhere my socks, bra and pack were touching me. And the palms of my hands where I was holding my hiking poles. Which suuuuuuucked. I used to be allergic to cold, but that went away and seems to have morphed to the related but even weirder pressure/friction allergy. So I'm effectively allergic to backpacking. This also cropped up on some longer bike rides (palms and aeound the edges of my shorts) but I didnt make the connection.
H is sad. I was miserable the first night trting not to claw my skin off. We threw in the towel the second day and went to a hotel room where I could lay spread eagle naked on a bed doped up on benedryl. Which didnt help. The entire bottle of pinot totally did the trick though.
wawa, I have it. A hot tub can induce. So can exercise, especially if it's cool outside. 50-60 seems the magic range to start it. It seems only my legs are affected, not hands. And when I stop moving it goes away within an hour.
ETA what you have seems way worse/ different given how long it lasted.
I don't know if it's even possible, but it feels like my anti-depressants may be working a little? It's starting to feel like a weight is lifting off of my head. It feels so strange and good. They make me tired as hell, though, so that's been rough adjusting. Nauseous, too, which isn't great because I already don't want to eat.
My insurance denied my need for an EEG and CT scan today so that was just fantastic. My doctor is trying to figure it out. I got a survey about my ER visit and ripped those dickheads a new one. It was satisfying.
I don't know if it's even possible, but it feels like my anti-depressants may be working a little? It's starting to feel like a weight is lifting off of my head. It feels so strange and good. They make me tired as hell, though, so that's been rough adjusting. Nauseous, too, which isn't great because I already don't want to eat.
My insurance denied my need for an EEG and CT scan today so that was just fantastic. My doctor is trying to figure it out. I got a survey about my ER visit and ripped those dickheads a new one. It was satisfying.
I was thinking about you. I hope your doc has success navigating the insurance bullshit to get your problems figured out.
y4m am I remembering correctly that you have a physical uticaria? Or was that one of our long lost posters?
I broke out in hives while backpacking everywhere my socks, bra and pack were touching me. And the palms of my hands where I was holding my hiking poles. Which suuuuuuucked. I used to be allergic to cold, but that went away and seems to have morphed to the related but even weirder pressure/friction allergy. So I'm effectively allergic to backpacking. This also cropped up on some longer bike rides (palms and aeound the edges of my shorts) but I didnt make the connection.
H is sad. I was miserable the first night trting not to claw my skin off. We threw in the towel the second day and went to a hotel room where I could lay spread eagle naked on a bed doped up on benedryl. Which didnt help. The entire bottle of pinot totally did the trick though.
Yes that is me! Pregnancy put me in remission but as I nurse less it's coming back. I've had it since 2010.
I recommend you start with a Zyrtec and a Zantac (yes Zantac! It's another kind of antihistamine) morning and night daily. A lot of folks get relief from that combo. Xolair can also help but it's injectible so it is a huge time suck. But it has been a miracle for me. Sorry you are dealing with that!
y4m am I remembering correctly that you have a physical uticaria? Or was that one of our long lost posters?
I broke out in hives while backpacking everywhere my socks, bra and pack were touching me. And the palms of my hands where I was holding my hiking poles. Which suuuuuuucked. I used to be allergic to cold, but that went away and seems to have morphed to the related but even weirder pressure/friction allergy. So I'm effectively allergic to backpacking. This also cropped up on some longer bike rides (palms and aeound the edges of my shorts) but I didnt make the connection.
H is sad. I was miserable the first night trting not to claw my skin off. We threw in the towel the second day and went to a hotel room where I could lay spread eagle naked on a bed doped up on benedryl. Which didnt help. The entire bottle of pinot totally did the trick though.
Yes that is me! Pregnancy put me in remission but as I nurse less it's coming back. I've had it since 2010.
I recommend you start with a Zyrtec and a Zantac (yes Zantac! It's another kind of antihistamine) morning and night daily. A lot of folks get relief from that combo. Xolair can also help but it's injectible so it is a huge time suck. But it has been a miracle for me. Sorry you are dealing with that!
So far it only crops up with prolonged exposure in conjunction with exertion. Like tight bike shorts for 4+ hours. Well...and if i really smack myself on something. Like if i walk into the coffee table ill get a big itchy red welt that fades into a normal bruise. But always itchy weal first. I imagine thats related?
So...zyrtec+zantac Would it work if I only did it on days I expected a reaction or is that the kind that needs to build up?
Interestingly I actually took a zantac both days...I use aleve when my knee acts up and it gives my heartburn so I pair it with zantac. (I'm a mess...)
I should probably run this combo past my doctor becasue at this point I'd be up to an aleve, a zantac and a zyrtec before hiking or biking and I have no idea if that's all ok together.
zantac and zyrtec together I know are fine, cause my allergist put me on that combo when my allergies get bad.
ETA: Zyrtec can be habit forming for some people. I can't go off it without really slow tapering. I get itchy hives on my palms and bottoms of my feet if I miss a dose.
zantac and zyrtec together I know are fine, cause my allergist put me on that combo when my allergies get bad.
ETA: Zyrtec can be habit forming for some people. I can't go off it without really slow tapering. I get itchy hives on my palms and bottoms of my feet if I miss a dose.
zantac and zyrtec together I know are fine, cause my allergist put me on that combo when my allergies get bad.
ETA: Zyrtec can be habit forming for some people. I can't go off it without really slow tapering. I get itchy hives on my palms and bottoms of my feet if I miss a dose.
This happened to me too!! Although it's really hard to know if it was caused by the zyrtec or the zyrtec just really worked well over time so when I stopped the reactions came rushing back.
Yes that is me! Pregnancy put me in remission but as I nurse less it's coming back. I've had it since 2010.
I recommend you start with a Zyrtec and a Zantac (yes Zantac! It's another kind of antihistamine) morning and night daily. A lot of folks get relief from that combo. Xolair can also help but it's injectible so it is a huge time suck. But it has been a miracle for me. Sorry you are dealing with that!
So far it only crops up with prolonged exposure in conjunction with exertion. Like tight bike shorts for 4+ hours. Well...and if i really smack myself on something. Like if i walk into the coffee table ill get a big itchy red welt that fades into a normal bruise. But always itchy weal first. I imagine thats related?
So...zyrtec+zantac Would it work if I only did it on days I expected a reaction or is that the kind that needs to build up?
Interestingly I actually took a zantac both days...I use aleve when my knee acts up and it gives my heartburn so I pair it with zantac. (I'm a mess...)
I should probably run this combo past my doctor becasue at this point I'd be up to an aleve, a zantac and a zyrtec before hiking or biking and I have no idea if that's all ok together.
Be careful about the Aleve... My allergist has me off all NSAIDs all the time because they act as an amplifier on histamine. So if you're having a base level reaction it can make it worse. Most long term CU patients do no NSAIDs at all - which is annoying because you are stuck with tylenol basically.
I would take zyrtec/zantac daily to build up a baseline. Especially if you react to things like bumping a coffee table.
So far it only crops up with prolonged exposure in conjunction with exertion. Like tight bike shorts for 4+ hours. Well...and if i really smack myself on something. Like if i walk into the coffee table ill get a big itchy red welt that fades into a normal bruise. But always itchy weal first. I imagine thats related?
So...zyrtec+zantac Would it work if I only did it on days I expected a reaction or is that the kind that needs to build up?
Interestingly I actually took a zantac both days...I use aleve when my knee acts up and it gives my heartburn so I pair it with zantac. (I'm a mess...)
I should probably run this combo past my doctor becasue at this point I'd be up to an aleve, a zantac and a zyrtec before hiking or biking and I have no idea if that's all ok together.
Be careful about the Aleve... My allergist has me off all NSAIDs all the time because they act as an amplifier on histamine. So if you're having a base level reaction it can make it worse. Most long term CU patients do no NSAIDs at all - which is annoying because you are stuck with tylenol basically.
I would take zyrtec/zantac daily to build up a baseline. Especially if you react to things like bumping a coffee table.
ohhhh man. So what you're telling me is that this winter I need to seriously focus on my PT exercises fo rmy knee so I don't have to take NSAIDs regularly in order to do the bike stuff I like...which causes a reaction....which is likely exacerbated by the NSAIDs.