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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2018 9:50:48 GMT -5
Hmmmm....guess I need to go back. After I started seeing a doc in internal medicine a year or so ago because I thought my thyroid was whacked he began refilling the migraine scripts for me so I stopped going to Women's Health. The only reason I was going there was they would refuse to refill my meds unless my pap was up to date. paps are like every 3-5 years now. I was expecting one at my physical last month and didn't have to have one! Well then I'm still good! I doubt it's been more than 3 years. I thought I remember her saying something like every 5 the last time I was there, but I wasn't sure if that was true or just wishful thinking.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 20, 2018 9:55:16 GMT -5
For a happier update - I got lights on the tree yesterday and most of the presents wrapped. K wrapped most of her presents last night too. Scott's going to take the kids shopping on Friday (they're off of school so he took the day off) and I think they're going to wrap stuff during the day. Handbell practice last night went ok. K participating is now a problem when it wasn't two weeks ago. Not sure how I'm going to handle that yet.
The stuff I don't have wrapped yet is mostly stuff I can do with the kids around. This includes my white elephant gift of a big bag of Swedish Fish and a bottle of brandy. There are some presents I ordered on Amazon yesterday that I'm hoping will arrive in time for Christmas Day. I still need to get gift cards as Walgreen's computers were down and they were only doing cash transactions. I don't carry enough cash to cover the gift cards. But those are easy enough to get and toss into a gift bag.
I've got about 40 hours of VAC that will carry over to next year. I don't want to take off on Friday with DH and the kids so I'm not going to.
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Post by cktc on Dec 20, 2018 10:31:13 GMT -5
We finally have most of our shopping done. Have to stop at 3 Walmarts to pick-up photo gifts! I guess some were back logged on print requests. Not sure if it's worth saving the $5 per calendar if I'd just bought them at Walgreens, but I'm not redoing them. I still need to get stocking stuffers, something for a nephew, a token gift and could get more for the grands, but I'm not sure I'll bother. The in-laws seem annoyed when they get anything other than photo gifts, and my grandma generally just wants cash.
Now I'm trying to stop myself from the annual cookie making extravaganza. I usually make at least 7 different treats, and fill 10+ tins, and while we give most of them out, I kinda suspect half are unwanted. I have fun doing it, and a few people do seem to look forward to them, but I'm not sure it's worth the hassle.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 20, 2018 10:40:19 GMT -5
Wow - unwanted Christmas Cookies? I can't fathom that. It is not computing.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 20, 2018 10:45:39 GMT -5
Unwanted cookies? Send them my way!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2018 11:05:13 GMT -5
Yeah, I can't really process cookies being unwanted either.
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Post by gs11rmb on Dec 20, 2018 11:24:35 GMT -5
Well, I did post on the "What are you doing now thread" that I made chocolate macarons that look like dog turds... pretty sure no-one wants those
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 20, 2018 11:25:52 GMT -5
Yeah, I can't really process cookies being unwanted either.
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 20, 2018 11:26:54 GMT -5
I feel like he's had everything at some point and I suspect he has fibro, but there isn't an actual diagnosis of that. Generalized joint pain/issues. Localized and severe back and hip issues and migraines are usually the big issues pain wise. I do agree with him on surgery, especially back surgery, especially when he so adamantly refuses all other treatments. Back surgery pretty much just leads to more back surgeries without any guarantee of a relief of pain or symptoms. My husband's low back fusion was not worth it at all. The recovery was the worst of all his surgeries. My SIL had a disk fragment removed 9 years ago in her low back. It was pressing on a nerve in her back and i dont think the nerve ever repaired itself. I think they cut her muscles (they didn't on my DH) and she still has issues. My cousin had a similar surgery to SIL 3 years ago and she is doing fine. So 1 out of 3 in my family for low back surgery. Rae - I feel for you. I'm so over DHs chronic pain issues. There is no solution in 10 years. Plus it has relegated our sex life to non-existent. Hugs Mutt. It really does suck.
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Post by tcu2003 on Dec 20, 2018 11:34:33 GMT -5
Yeah, I can't really process cookies being unwanted either. I used to be in that boat, but this week, I am on sweets overload. It’s treat week at work, so everyone is bringing in treats (not all sweets, but still a ton of sweets), DH and I made sugar cookies (C decorated) for his team/our house, and then my secret Santa at work gave me 4 doz cookies (1 doz each of 4 kinds) - I feel bad, but I am really unexcited about it because I’m on sweets overload. Any other time of year and I’d be thrilled about them, but not this week.
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Post by cktc on Dec 20, 2018 11:36:05 GMT -5
I really can't fathom it either, I guess some people just don't care for sweets. That or my cookies are horrible . I did find a recipe for firecracker pecans that was intriguing. Maybe I'll mix it up this year and try to do some more savory treats. Or not spend 3 days making treats and be up until 2am crying trying to get them finished. Decisions decisions.
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 20, 2018 11:38:54 GMT -5
First off...I love you guys. Really. I couldn't ask for better friends, even if you are imaginary. Writing everything out and having a sounding board is so, so helpful. I'll ask him to check out curable and will really push on the yoga piece. There are genetics at play and learned behaviors that are problematic, but I'm sure I'd act like a narcissitic asshole if I hurt all the time, so...if it is possible to get that in check at all maybe we can figure something out. I really would prefer that road.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Dec 20, 2018 12:04:55 GMT -5
I think DS and I will be making cookies today. Either today or tomorrow. I won't see him for Christmas Eve, so we need to make sure Santa has his treat in time! I'm leaning toward gingerbread. "Santa" hasn't had them in a few years and would really like some. I got 2 cute cookie cutouts from a garage sale earlier this year - one is the shape of Santa's face and the other is of a reindeer with reins. DS said Santa won't want to eat cookies shaped like him though because it will be like him eating himself. Okay then!
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Post by Pants on Dec 20, 2018 12:13:47 GMT -5
First off...I love you guys. Really. I couldn't ask for better friends, even if you are imaginary. Writing everything out and having a sounding board is so, so helpful. I'll ask him to check out curable and will really push on the yoga piece. There are genetics at play and learned behaviors that are problematic, but I'm sure I'd act like a narcissitic asshole if I hurt all the time, so...if it is possible to get that in check at all maybe we can figure something out. I really would prefer that road. We love you too, rae. I do need to say, though... I have chronic pain. I'm in pain likely 75% of the time. There are all sorts of housework that make my pain worse. Some days sitting upright is too much of a challenge. I still do housework, and child care, and I'm still the driving force behind stuff getting done and accomplished in my house. I work to know my limits. I don't promise things I know I can't do. I state my needs clearly. If my needs change, then I state the revision. Having pain sometimes limits what I am capable of. It doesn't turn me into a narcissist.
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Post by Pants on Dec 20, 2018 12:14:27 GMT -5
I really can't fathom it either, I guess some people just don't care for sweets. That or my cookies are horrible . I did find a recipe for firecracker pecans that was intriguing. Maybe I'll mix it up this year and try to do some more savory treats. Or not spend 3 days making treats and be up until 2am crying trying to get them finished. Decisions decisions. Yeah, how about you pick the one where you don't cry from stress? That one has my vote.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 20, 2018 12:18:03 GMT -5
I really can't fathom it either, I guess some people just don't care for sweets. That or my cookies are horrible . I did find a recipe for firecracker pecans that was intriguing. Maybe I'll mix it up this year and try to do some more savory treats. Or not spend 3 days making treats and be up until 2am crying trying to get them finished. Decisions decisions. Yeah, how about you pick the one where you don't cry from stress? That one has my vote. Definitely and most empathically agreeing with Pants here.
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Post by lurkyloo on Dec 20, 2018 15:59:39 GMT -5
I really can't fathom it either, I guess some people just don't care for sweets. That or my cookies are horrible . I did find a recipe for firecracker pecans that was intriguing. Maybe I'll mix it up this year and try to do some more savory treats. Or not spend 3 days making treats and be up until 2am crying trying to get them finished. Decisions decisions. Yeah, how about you pick the one where you don't cry from stress? That one has my vote. Indeed. I just finished this year’s cookie baking extravaganza (cried uncle after 5 kinds) and am feeling more than mildly homicidal. I’m thinking it’s gonna be DH‘s and DS‘s job to deliver them and also to casually mention that this is the last year we‘re (ahem, I) am going to do cookie platters
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 20, 2018 16:07:44 GMT -5
I'm not making kolaches this year. Too much work and I have a lot going on. Mom.said dad has too many sweets anyhow he don't need more.
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Post by cktc on Dec 20, 2018 16:13:31 GMT -5
I'm not making kolaches this year. Too much work and I have a lot going on. Mom.said dad has too many sweets anyhow he don't need more. At first I thought what kind of typo is that? Then I thought it might actually be a word and googled it. Now I want those with cheese. Also don't really have the time. Le sigh.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Dec 20, 2018 16:15:48 GMT -5
I should clarify...he doesn't refuse rx for migraines outright. Although he doesn't take much for those right now. He spent several years on stupimax...I mean topimax before the side effects became too much and now takes relpax as needed. There are anti-depressants that help with migraines that he won't try. He won't take the nerve blocking meds for the joint pain--gabapentin I think is what he tried once that 100% help him (like living with a different person--it was amazing when he tried it) because it killed his sex drive. OMG I had a terrible experience with topimax. Couldn't put a sentence together. It was awful. I only lasted a month. I did take the anti-depressants for migraines for a while and it worked well for me. They are at low enough doses that they don't actually have any anti-depressant effect. I know they don't work for everyone though. (My migraines were hormonal and mostly resolved once I stopped breastfeeding, so obv situations differ here.) I now take sumatriptan as needed. So interesting about gabapentin. That's what B was on when she had guillain-barre, I had no idea about the sexual side effects. She was four so obviously that was... not a concern any of us had. The radio-frequency procedures - it's a hierarchy. First you do a nerve block, which is essentially flood the nerve root with very low amounts of painkiller. They do this sometimes in place of epidural during labor. Same thing. Then, if that works, you do a steroid injection. If that works, THEN you do radio-frequency. Radio-frequency essentially uses sound waves to deaden the nerve. I call it "frying", because people seem to understand that intuitively, but it's sound, not heat. They grow back but it takes 6-18 months. The whole thing is both diagnostic and therapeutic. If you don't respond to the first couple of steps, they won't move you forward because it's not likely to help. It's my miracle treatment, but obviously only works for certain issues. Most importantly, it gives you a break from the pain long enough to really work at physical therapy. Gaining strength at PT has helped my overall back issues and made me stronger, so I go longer between treatments, etc. This is really fascinating. Of course, last I knew my DH couldn't get approval for an epidural. The PA at the pain management office says because he doesn't technically meet all the recommendations, he couldn't get approval. The Dr. says he can, but he tried a new medication route which then of course didn't work.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Dec 20, 2018 16:17:18 GMT -5
I'm not making kolaches this year. Too much work and I have a lot going on. Mom.said dad has too many sweets anyhow he don't need more. At first I thought what kind of typo is that? Then I thought it might actually be a word and googled it. Now I want those with cheese. Also don't really have the time. Le sigh. See if there is a Czech bakery nearby you. My dad prefers the traditional prune so that's what I make. The filling is easy it's the dang dough that takes me two days to prep. My great grandmother made them but never wrote it down or taught my grandma. So I've spent the last couple years trying to recreate them. This year I'm too pooped.
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Post by muttleynfelix on Dec 20, 2018 16:21:12 GMT -5
First off...I love you guys. Really. I couldn't ask for better friends, even if you are imaginary. Writing everything out and having a sounding board is so, so helpful. I'll ask him to check out curable and will really push on the yoga piece. There are genetics at play and learned behaviors that are problematic, but I'm sure I'd act like a narcissitic asshole if I hurt all the time, so...if it is possible to get that in check at all maybe we can figure something out. I really would prefer that road. Awe Rae, I hear you, but no I don't think it is fair to take out pain on your spouse or kids. My husband is always in pain and he manages not to be a narsasistic asshole 95% of the time. Sure his coping mechanisms aren't great - sits in the garage and smokes, but he manages not to be an a-hole to me and the kids most of the time. He also pulls his weight around the house despite it all. Hugs to you. I feel for you.
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 20, 2018 17:19:50 GMT -5
I know, and that is when I start to lean towards dh staying home. He isn't awful all the time even now, although it's been a rough patch for quite a while. This week has been pretty mellow, but he's essentially worked 10 hours in 2 weeks. Without clogging up the thread with even more of his issues I feel like there are a lot of nature and nurture issues brewing in him all the time that he can logic his way out of in the right head space, but without that head space things get sideways.
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2018 8:18:44 GMT -5
OMG I had a terrible experience with topimax. Couldn't put a sentence together. It was awful. I only lasted a month. I did take the anti-depressants for migraines for a while and it worked well for me. They are at low enough doses that they don't actually have any anti-depressant effect. I know they don't work for everyone though. (My migraines were hormonal and mostly resolved once I stopped breastfeeding, so obv situations differ here.) I now take sumatriptan as needed. So interesting about gabapentin. That's what B was on when she had guillain-barre, I had no idea about the sexual side effects. She was four so obviously that was... not a concern any of us had. The radio-frequency procedures - it's a hierarchy. First you do a nerve block, which is essentially flood the nerve root with very low amounts of painkiller. They do this sometimes in place of epidural during labor. Same thing. Then, if that works, you do a steroid injection. If that works, THEN you do radio-frequency. Radio-frequency essentially uses sound waves to deaden the nerve. I call it "frying", because people seem to understand that intuitively, but it's sound, not heat. They grow back but it takes 6-18 months. The whole thing is both diagnostic and therapeutic. If you don't respond to the first couple of steps, they won't move you forward because it's not likely to help. It's my miracle treatment, but obviously only works for certain issues. Most importantly, it gives you a break from the pain long enough to really work at physical therapy. Gaining strength at PT has helped my overall back issues and made me stronger, so I go longer between treatments, etc. Interesting. He hasn't been willing to do steroid injections so far. Now our experience with them has been poor. His parents get them a lot, but they also have a lot of surgeries (that appear to do nothing) so they seemed to be the first step in the "every intervention increases the odds of additional interventions" that he wanted to avoid. I tried one once when I couldn't walk from back pain and it did nothing which didn't help our opinion of them. He likes pt, just not driving across town. Martial arts has been good core strengthening and consistent exercise which he's otherwise lacked. I’ve fine a few steroid injections in my back. They are amazing. I feel like a new person afterwards. The first on lasted almost 4 years. Second one 14 months. I just had my third. I feel great
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Dec 21, 2018 9:09:44 GMT -5
swamp how's the heart thing?
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Post by swamp on Dec 21, 2018 10:10:20 GMT -5
swamp how's the heart thing? stable. no changes.
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Post by tcu2003 on Dec 21, 2018 10:26:22 GMT -5
If you need a laugh, here you go. A couple of days ago, DH and I noticed that one of our cars wasstarting to smell. It almost smelled like rotten milk. DH and I don’t let the kids have milk in the car, and we’re trying to figure out what in the world they might have snacked on and left in the car. Nothing. Next day it still smells, so DH decides to clean it out after work. In the back of the car, in a reusable shopping bag, is the chicken I bought at the grocery store. On Sunday. Holy smells, Batman, that was rank. And whoops. Clearly I’m tired and overloaded if I couldn’t remember I bought chicken and never put it away. 🤦♀️
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 21, 2018 11:16:19 GMT -5
If you need a laugh, here you go. A couple of days ago, DH and I noticed that one of our cars wasstarting to smell. It almost smelled like rotten milk. DH and I don’t let the kids have milk in the car, and we’re trying to figure out what in the world they might have snacked on and left in the car. Nothing. Next day it still smells, so DH decides to clean it out after work. In the back of the car, in a reusable shopping bag, is the chicken I bought at the grocery store. On Sunday. Holy smells, Batman, that was rank. And whoops. Clearly I’m tired and overloaded if I couldn’t remember I bought chicken and never put it away. 🤦♀️ That is funny TCU! Glad you found it in time! I hope you get some downtime over the holiday weekend to rest. Dh used to deliver pizza and his truck had some pretty awful smells and discoveries. My in-laws forget about a piece of sea bass in FIL's "man-berry" PT cruiser and they ended up trading it in because they couldn't detail the stink out.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2018 11:30:52 GMT -5
Something died in one of my vans this Fall. I went through the whole thing and it's nothing we left, so I'm sure it's in the engine compartment or ventilation system or crawled into a door cavity and died. Probably a mouse. I quit using it for an entire month and put an open container of coffee grounds in there. It still doesn't smell quite "right", but at least it's not where you have to drive with the windows down. I'm hoping it just continues to improve until whatever it is dries up completely.
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Post by raeoflyte on Dec 21, 2018 11:56:06 GMT -5
Happy Yule ya'll! The sun is coming back!
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