tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post5802419581075399057..comments2024-03-08T21:26:51.950+08:00Comments on A geriatric grandmother: THOUGHFUL THURSDAYMimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-20788293952043607722017-11-27T11:58:22.896+08:002017-11-27T11:58:22.896+08:00Your poor swollen finger, I hope it heals quickly....Your poor swollen finger, I hope it heals quickly. I got a prescription anti-inflammatory salve for joint aches but haven't tried it yet; it is easier on the stomach since it is a salve. Best wishes for healing for you. Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-31315074124360543112017-11-27T04:32:57.336+08:002017-11-27T04:32:57.336+08:00hari OM
Veganin is still available Mimsie (at leas...hari OM<br />Veganin is still available Mimsie (at least here in UK) and it is paracetamol/codeine tablet mixed with caffiene to counteract the drowsy effects. The problem with codeine is that the body quickly adapts to it so more than casual use results in resistance and therefore ever increasing doses required for effect... hence the road to addictions. I can't take most drugs, which is why I became a homeopathic physician instead!!! Ibuprofen is the best of the current orthodox pain managements I find - but not everyone can take that either. hey ho.... Sending love from the frozen North &*> YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-43547155030254036592017-11-25T19:13:48.380+08:002017-11-25T19:13:48.380+08:00My hands have different types of arthritis and it ...My hands have different types of arthritis and it is that which is causing the swelling and pain in the PIP joint. I can type with it now and it doesn't feel too bad.<br />I will see what the dentist says when I see him on 7th Dec. He's very good and I will take heed of his advice.<br />Codeine can become addictive and Karen and I are both allergic to it anyway. With the patches one isn't likely to become addicted as one could with tablets etc.<br />I used to take Veganin for migraine headaches but I only ever had 3 in my whole like and I don't think you can buy Veganin now and not sure what it actually was.<br />My back is less painful but I am finding it seems rather rigid so more to the problem than first thought perhaps. Will give it a week or two before I go back and ask for an investigation. Possibly a couple of vertebrae have fused in my lower back as they have in my neck.<br />Life wasn't meant to be easy so I am told but I am still glad to be here to enjoy it regardless.<br />My feet felt so good after seeing John. It's not what you'd call a pedicure which I think are perhaps more fancy with nail polish and the life. John cuts and buffs nails etc and then massages the feet with cream.<br />Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-17929758762989070722017-11-25T19:06:07.184+08:002017-11-25T19:06:07.184+08:00Thank so much for your good wishes.
So far our wee...Thank so much for your good wishes.<br />So far our weekend has been very peaceful although rather warm.<br />Seems the patch is working as far as pain is concerned but now I realise there may be other problems with my back.<br />I think the finger has gone down a little but those injections can always take time to work.<br />Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-11203275856721248282017-11-25T19:04:02.055+08:002017-11-25T19:04:02.055+08:00Thanks E.C. I knew you'd understand.
Phil als...Thanks E.C. I knew you'd understand.<br />Phil also seems pleased he has me, for some reason, even though I am the one with the most problems. He is quite good natured about it all although I know it worries him.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-4188151790498978302017-11-25T19:02:34.448+08:002017-11-25T19:02:34.448+08:00Thanks Yamini for being understanding.
I re-read t...Thanks Yamini for being understanding.<br />I re-read this epistle and now realise why there are times I feel rather weary. In fact, we both do as Phil is now my chauffeur and waiting for people can be tiring.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-89552747639275648572017-11-23T14:18:30.591+08:002017-11-23T14:18:30.591+08:00I read all the way too and I don't like the lo...I read all the way too and I don't like the look of that finger at all. Do you know why it got so swollen? I've been saying for years I should get a thorough mole check done, but the ones I can see never change at all, so I keep putting it off. <br />I think with your teeth, you may need to get a complete new plate made, I've heard from others that relines or realignments don't really work.<br />I agree with you that paracetamol is useless. Oddly enough, a news article recently highlighted the fact that codeine doesn't really work and people are better off trying just panadol or ibuprofen. Now if that's the case why are codeine containing pills getting restricted to prescription only by next year? Even now one needs ID to purchase any over the counter. I use them for migraine and they DO work. <br />Their main concern is people becoming addicted to them and taking far more than necessary, their backward thinking must be that people take so many because one or two don't work, which is only true if you become habituated. <br />I'd love to have my feet pampered on a regular basis.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-42082659370680386012017-11-23T14:13:14.223+08:002017-11-23T14:13:14.223+08:00Health problems stink,especially when they affect ...Health problems stink,especially when they affect your day to day activities. I hope your back and finger feel better. <br />I hope you have a peaceful weekend Jason and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11860762982914983418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-20279379905204831502017-11-23T11:43:20.603+08:002017-11-23T11:43:20.603+08:00Of course I read it all - and my heart goes out to...Of course I read it all - and my heart goes out to you. All those small things add up.<br />I am so glad that you have Phil. Hugs to you both. Gentle ones.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-33494528287758763852017-11-23T04:43:48.021+08:002017-11-23T04:43:48.021+08:00Hari OM
Lovely to see a full post from you Mimsie,...Hari OM<br />Lovely to see a full post from you Mimsie, and I agree that writing things down truly helps perspective and to clarify our thinking. Each thing may be 'minor' but the accumulation is wearying to our being. That swollen finger looks problematic! Not for the timid, this aging process. Blessings to you and Phil. YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.com