Roll Call 149

Blue_Bird · Jul 02, 2019 at 02:43 AM

Painted my nails teal blue

Desoxyn · Jul 02, 2019 at 03:20 AM

Ok so made a list of things I want to do;

Writing and talking on radio or podcasts or something, making youtube videos
Flying planes or helicopters
Rock climbing
Martial arts
Travelling and talking to interesting people
Learning spiritual ancient texts
Social media

I'm trying.. I'm trying..

downandlonely · Jul 02, 2019 at 03:54 AM

I have a liberal arts degree. Basically, the idea is for a person to be well-rounded, so you take courses in many different subjects. For example, I majored in French literature, but I also took calculus and physics because I had math and science requirements. That's how it is in the US though. I don't know what it's like in your country.

Findingreason · Jul 02, 2019 at 04:14 AM

Hey everyone. How are things going?

So I am recovering from a severe bacterial infection of Haemophilus influenzae. The infection is gone now, but I was in hospital for 4 days on IV antibiotics plus fluids, as well as in a quarantined room. I was severely dehydrated and had lost 20 pounds. I was throwing up and unable to hold food, meds, or water down. If we had waited much longer getting me in the hospital it was possible I may not have made it out alive. Still waiting to see if I had an infection in my bloodstream from this. It's scary looking back.

Now I am dealing with Reactive Thrombocytosis as a result of the infection. A temporary, but concerning high levels of platelets in my bloodstream, leaving me at risk of blood clots. I talk to a doctor Friday about that, but if I show signs of clots I will go to A&E immediately.

I am just thankful to be alive after all this. It's been a crazy two weeks of acute infection and 4 weeks of ill health.

ofthevalley · Jul 02, 2019 at 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Findingreason

Hey everyone. How are things going?

So I am recovering from a severe bacterial infection of Haemophilus influenzae. The infection is gone now, but I was in hospital for 4 days on IV antibiotics plus fluids, as well as in a quarantined room. I was severely dehydrated and had lost 20 pounds. I was throwing up and unable to hold food, meds, or water down. If we had waited much longer getting me in the hospital it was possible I may not have made it out alive. Still waiting to see if I had an infection in my bloodstream from this. It's scary looking back.

Now I am dealing with Reactive Thrombocytosis as a result of the infection. A temporary, but concerning high levels of platelets in my bloodstream, leaving me at risk of blood clots. I talk to a doctor Friday about that, but if I show signs of clots I will go to A&E immediately.

I am just thankful to be alive after all this. It's been a crazy two weeks of acute infection and 4 weeks of ill health.

Holy moly! Tough ride this summer

I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
Watch for any signs there’s a problem and get right back there if there is.

Findingreason · Jul 02, 2019 at 07:23 AM

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Holy moly! Tough ride this summer

I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
Watch for any signs there’s a problem and get right back there if there is.

Thank you!

I will definitely get my behind back there if I have more problems. I hope I do not but I am kind of on alert after this last 4 weeks, lol.

I'm also concerned I had permanent hearing loss. My left ear is not hearing correctly and my ears have already "popped open" a few days ago. Ear canals clear of wax, eardrum intact, and no fluid behind the drum. I did a hearing test online and my hearing range went from a max of 16KHz down to 13KHz. I will keep an ear out (pun intended) for it over the next month and if it does not get better I will contact my doctor.

ofthevalley · Jul 02, 2019 at 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Findingreason

Thank you!

I will definitely get my behind back there if I have more problems. I hope I do not but I am kind of on alert after this last 4 weeks, lol.

I'm also concerned I had permanent hearing loss. My left ear is not hearing correctly and my ears have already "popped open" a few days ago. Ear canals clear of wax, eardrum intact, and no fluid behind the drum. I did a hearing test online and my hearing range went from a max of 16KHz down to 13KHz. I will keep an ear out (pun intended) for it over the next month and if it does not get better I will contact my doctor.

Jesus!
Yes don’t let that go on too long.

downandlonely · Jul 02, 2019 at 04:18 AM

Finding, I'm so sorry you've been so sick. Very glad you went to the hospital and survived. Please take care of yourself.

Blue_Bird · Jul 02, 2019 at 04:27 AM

Got some ice cream to celebrate 3 months of ED recovery

downandlonely · Jul 02, 2019 at 04:56 AM

Congrats on 3 months! Ice cream is a great way to celebrate.

childofchaos831 · Jul 02, 2019 at 05:03 AM

4 hours of sleep and I am wide awake

downandlonely · Jul 02, 2019 at 05:13 AM

Are you tired? I hate it when I'm exhausted and can't sleep.

childofchaos831 · Jul 02, 2019 at 05:15 AM

A little tired. It's 5:15 am here...

downandlonely · Jul 02, 2019 at 05:27 AM

Yeah, I'm in Texas too. I woke up around 3 am. But I went to bed around 8, so I got around 7 hours.

childofchaos831 · Jul 02, 2019 at 05:48 AM

7 hrs is pretty good. I hadn't been sleeping very well the last few nights in the hospital as it was. It'll probably take a few days to get back to a normal schedule. Hopefully, at least.

childofchaos831 · Jul 02, 2019 at 07:15 AM

I had turkey salad, crackers, and ice cream for breakfast. Breakfast of champions!

Blue_Bird · Jul 02, 2019 at 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by childofchaos831

I had turkey salad, crackers, and ice cream for breakfast. Breakfast of champions!

I had ice cream too!

childofchaos831 · Jul 02, 2019 at 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

I had ice cream too!

Lol! Cool!

ofthevalley · Jul 02, 2019 at 08:01 AM

Last night I ate so much!
2 rolls with garlic oil
Shrimp Mozambique w/garlic toast
Tips in bourbon sauce
Garlic mashed potatoes
Grilled asparagus
Fried ice cream
Uhhh...4 margaritas and 1 baileys and coffee

Blue_Bird · Jul 02, 2019 at 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ofthevalley

Last night I ate so much!
2 rolls with garlic oil
Shrimp Mozambique w/garlic toast
Tips in bourbon sauce
Garlic mashed potatoes
Grilled asparagus
Fried ice cream
Uhhh...4 margaritas and 1 baileys and coffee

Baileys and coffee is the best

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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,779 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.4k hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 02:43 AM #1 Painted my nails teal blue __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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Desoxyn Metaphysic Member Since Aug 2016 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 13,000 (SuperPoster!) 7 4,918 hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 03:20 AM #2 Ok so made a list of things I want to do; Writing and talking on radio or podcasts or something, making youtube videos Flying planes or helicopters Rock climbing Martial arts Travelling and talking to interesting people Learning spiritual ancient texts Social media I'm trying.. I'm trying..
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 03:54 AM #3 I have a liberal arts degree. Basically, the idea is for a person to be well-rounded, so you take courses in many different subjects. For example, I majored in French literature, but I also took calculus and physics because I had math and science requirements. That's how it is in the US though. I don't know what it's like in your country.
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 04:18 AM #8 Finding, I'm so sorry you've been so sick. Very glad you went to the hospital and survived. Please take care of yourself.
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Blue_Bird Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jun 2013 Location: Hogwarts Posts: 36,779 (SuperPoster!) 10 14.4k hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 04:27 AM #9 Got some ice cream to celebrate 3 months of ED recovery __________________ My Blog: https://livingwithachaoticmind.wordpress.com/ R.I.P mom 8/6/55-1/15/16 “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” -St. Francis of Assisi
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 04:56 AM #10 Congrats on 3 months! Ice cream is a great way to celebrate.
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childofchaos831 Elder Member Since Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 5,037 7 15 hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 05:03 AM #11 4 hours of sleep and I am wide awake __________________ Diagnoses: PTSD with Dissociative Symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 05:13 AM #12 Are you tired? I hate it when I'm exhausted and can't sleep.
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childofchaos831 Elder Member Since Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 5,037 7 15 hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 05:15 AM #13 A little tired. It's 5:15 am here... __________________ Diagnoses: PTSD with Dissociative Symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
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downandlonely Legendary Member Since Mar 2018 Location: United States Posts: 10,760 (SuperPoster!) 6 10.6k hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 05:27 AM #14 Yeah, I'm in Texas too. I woke up around 3 am. But I went to bed around 8, so I got around 7 hours.
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childofchaos831 Elder Member Since Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 5,037 7 15 hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 05:48 AM #15 7 hrs is pretty good. I hadn't been sleeping very well the last few nights in the hospital as it was. It'll probably take a few days to get back to a normal schedule. Hopefully, at least. __________________ Diagnoses: PTSD with Dissociative Symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
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childofchaos831 Elder Member Since Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 5,037 7 15 hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 07:15 AM #16 I had turkey salad, crackers, and ice cream for breakfast. Breakfast of champions! __________________ Diagnoses: PTSD with Dissociative Symptoms, Borderline Personality Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
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ofthevalley Legendary Member Since Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 11,326 (SuperPoster!) 9 499 hugs given	Jul 02, 2019 at 08:01 AM #19 Last night I ate so much! 2 rolls with garlic oil Shrimp Mozambique w/garlic toast Tips in bourbon sauce Garlic mashed potatoes Grilled asparagus Fried ice cream Uhhh...4 margaritas and 1 baileys and coffee __________________ Schizoaffective, PTSD, Anxiety
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