☼ Junglechicken

[Junglechicken]

JC - I think I read somewhere on here that WD can play havoc with your sinuses!! Well it plays havoc with everything as far as I am concerned!!Thanks for your input on steroid creams. If I knew it was that stuff that has sent me into this wave I would be devastated as it is self inflicted!!The rash came back and I ended up making up a solution of tea tree oil in olive oil. Within a couple of days rash was gone.I am enjoying finding alternative ways of fixing things!xxxxx

Will have to try that olive oil/ tea tree oil concoction.

 

Likewise enjoying trying alternatives to meds, lol!

 

Xxxxx

[Junglechicken]

 

 

JC - if it is in your throat are you sure it isn't draining down the back of your nose? Maybe catarrh from your sinuses?xxxxxx Flowers

Flowers,

I hope you're right, as I'm not feeling wheezy or anything.

Never had this before in my life - typical WD don't you think?!

Xxxxx

Hi JC:

I just got back from the dr. I have a really bad sinus and respiratory infection in my chest. He gave me different antibiotic and a cough syrup but did not have the cough syrup filled. It has codine in it and I don't need that.

Hopefully I'll feel human in a couple days.

I hope you are feeling better.

Take care,

Frogie xx

Frogie,

 

You will definitely start to feel more human with the ABs.

 

When I had that last year, I didn't have access to a doctor as we had just moved back from Canada and I hadn't registered with a doctor as we were temporarily staying with my MIL in the southeast......then we moved to a holiday cottage on the other side of the country in the southwest.....so I was NOT a happy chicken, lol. Let's just say I felt extremely ill, AND she's a smoker!

 

Hugs,

JC xx

[AliG]

Hi JC.

 

 

JC - I think I read somewhere on here that WD can play havoc with your sinuses!! Well it plays havoc with everything as far as I am concerned!!Thanks for your input on steroid creams. If I knew it was that stuff that has sent me into this wave I would be devastated as it is self inflicted!!The rash came back and I ended up making up a solution of tea tree oil in olive oil. Within a couple of days rash was gone.I am enjoying finding alternative ways of fixing things!xxxxx

Will have to try that olive oil/ tea tree oil concoction.

Likewise enjoying trying alternatives to meds, lol!

Xxxxx

 

 

I'm just checking in to see how you're doing. You have a lot of support here which is great. I'm pleased you are all looking to natural alternatives to the drugs. There are so many non - drug solutions to various W/D symptoms but also other general health problems as well. It all ends up being inter-connected and if we can find nature's way then we can become strong and healthy with not too much need for the Doctors or Big Pharma's poisonous drugs. 

 

I see it as taking our power back . I'm glad to see you are doing that.  

Ali

[Junglechicken]

Hi JC.

 

 

 

JC - I think I read somewhere on here that WD can play havoc with your sinuses!! Well it plays havoc with everything as far as I am concerned!!Thanks for your input on steroid creams. If I knew it was that stuff that has sent me into this wave I would be devastated as it is self inflicted!!The rash came back and I ended up making up a solution of tea tree oil in olive oil. Within a couple of days rash was gone.I am enjoying finding alternative ways of fixing things!xxxxx

 

Will have to try that olive oil/ tea tree oil concoction.

Likewise enjoying trying alternatives to meds, lol!

Xxxxx

 

I'm just checking in to see how you're doing. You have a lot of support here which is great. I'm pleased you are all looking to natural alternatives to the drugs. There are so many non - drug solutions to various W/D symptoms but also other general health problems as well. It all ends up being inter-connected and if we can find nature's way then we can become strong and healthy with not too much need for the Doctors or Big Pharma's poisonous drugs. 

 

I see it as taking our power back . I'm glad to see you are doing that.  

Ali

Ali,

 

It's great to see you, thank you for stopping by and checking in to see how I'm doing.

 

Yes, I have spent a small fortune on various botanical goodies, one of which I found out was bad news, lol (bee pollen)!!

 

Apart from this wretched phlegm issue which has been going on for over 2 months now (dr appt booked for next wk), and rampant eczema, I'm not doing too badly.

 

The body pains have been reducing since I started doing floor exercises, and so this means I am reducing tension in my body, as well as it feeling stronger.

 

I have been gradually adjusting my diet and becoming more adventurous with my cooking too. Turmeric had an amazing effect on my gut.....it just felt "calm".

 

The health anxiety hasn't improved really, so I have to keep working on it.

 

Are you out of that wave yet? How are you feeling?

 

JC xxx

[AliG]

JC.  Have you looked to  " dairy "  yet ?  As In - have you given it up ?   Phlegm and mucus is part of that whole milk / cheese scenario.

[Junglechicken]

JC.  Have you looked to  " dairy "  yet ?  As In - have you given it up ?   Phlegm and mucus is part of that whole milk / cheese scenario.

Not yet Ali, am going to run the symptoms past the doc first and then see where I end up.

[AliG]

Ok . Good luck with that.

 

J . In my estimation you have to look beyond the Doc's . If you keep doing that - you will most probably fail !  They do not have the answers. They are misinformed and under educated. They are not much more than " drug peddlers " .  

 

You don't want to see where you " end up " .  You need to take control . Please don't leave it up to them . This is your chance to take control of your health for now and always.

[Junglechicken]

Ali,

 

Believe me, I hear you.....I just can't take the risk that it's a respiratory infection that hasn't cleared up despite throwing expensive herbal remedies at it.

 

I'm also having homeopathic treatment which is really expensive.

 

Neither hubby nor I have jobs.

 

Xx

[AliG]

I understand. There are always so many variables in this equation. It's never easy.  

 

Ali xx 

[Junglechicken]

Have had to cave in and do steroid cream treatment for this most recent eczema flare up.

 

I am learning more about atopic eczema / dermatitis and how to properly treat it with the help of my wonderful hubby :0)

 

It will be a "push and pull" long drawn out treatment process combined with homeopathic remedies.

 

It's just not feasible to exist with the discomfort, and not properly treat these flare ups.

[Junglechicken]

I understand. There are always so many variables in this equation. It's never easy.  

 

Ali xx

 

Hi Ali,

 

Flowers ( and Africa) think it might be PND (post nasal drip), which does seem very plausible given the symptoms.

 

Anyway, I'll do an update once I have seen the doc next week, and upon analysis, I don't eat much dairy.

 

Hugs,

JC xxx

[Flowers]

Have had to cave in and do steroid cream treatment for this most recent eczema flare up.

 

I am learning more about atopic eczema / dermatitis and how to properly treat it with the help of my wonderful hubby :0)

 

It will be a "push and pull" long drawn out treatment process combined with homeopathic remedies.

 

It's just not feasible to exist with the discomfort, and not properly treat these flare ups.

Sorry you are still suffering with eczema.

 

I like the idea of the homeopathic remedies. There has to be something natural to help with most things as people had to treat themselves before drugs.

 

xxxx

[Junglechicken]

 

Have had to cave in and do steroid cream treatment for this most recent eczema flare up.I am learning more about atopic eczema / dermatitis and how to properly treat it with the help of my wonderful hubby :0)It will be a "push and pull" long drawn out treatment process combined with homeopathic remedies.It's just not feasible to exist with the discomfort, and not properly treat these flare ups.

Sorry you are still suffering with eczema.I like the idea of the homeopathic remedies. There has to be something natural to help with most things as people had to treat themselves before drugs.xxxx

Thanks Flowers, well my homeopath told me that people tend to go to her as a "last resort".

 

In that they have tried to get well from chronic conditions using conventional medicine; that hasn't worked, and so they end up going down the homeopathic route.

 

It does take time and faith though.

 

I am sure if someone has asked me 10 years ago if I would consider trying homeopathy as a medical solution I would have laughed at them claiming it as being hocus locus etc.,

 

So in order to ensure survival, any "alternative" medicine is fair game.

 

Xxxxx

[Flowers]

I agree JC and when you think of the toxins we are putting in our bodies with these drugs anything 'alternative' has got to be better.

[Junglechicken]

I agree JC and when you think of the toxins we are putting in our bodies with these drugs anything 'alternative' has got to be better.

Yes, yes and yes, lol.

[Junglechicken]

Eczema has calmed right down with the steroid cream application x2 / day.

 

Phlegm continues (so fed up).

 

Walked 11.5 k today and did my exercises this morning.

[Flowers]

Eczema has calmed right down with the steroid cream application x2 / day.

 

Phlegm continues (so fed up).

 

Walked 11.5 k today and did my exercises this morning.

Well you sure are fit JC doing all that walking and not feeling that great with the phlegm. So glad the eczema has calmed down - that will make you feel better in yourself.

 

It's not long til you see the Dr is it?

 

Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Flowers :0)

 

I'm not very fit at all - trying to get fitter without upsetting the WD apple cart, lol!

 

Yes, seeing the doc on Wednesday.......just praying it isn't something that needs a specialist referral that's all.

 

There are 3 things to be discussed:

 

Phlegm issue.

Thing under eye that needs to be removed.

Switching to Citalopram

 

How has your weekend been Flowers?

 

Xxx

[Flowers]

I think it is important to try and stay as fit as we can during WD. It is too easy to just give up and sit on the sofa! Trouble is if I do that I get very down so keep going with my walks each day.

This weekend I have tried to do my walk without the stick. Think today was better than yesterday so maybe things are improving. I had to updose a little to try and get stable but only increased on Friday so it is early days yet.

 

So you only have 2 more days to go and then you can speak with your GP. I hate waiting for Dr's appointments - waiting makes me anxious!

 

xxxx Flowers

[Junglechicken]

I think it is important to try and stay as fit as we can during WD. It is too easy to just give up and sit on the sofa! Trouble is if I do that I get very down so keep going with my walks each day.This weekend I have tried to do my walk without the stick. Think today was better than yesterday so maybe things are improving. I had to updose a little to try and get stable but only increased on Friday so it is early days yet.So you only have 2 more days to go and then you can speak with your GP. I hate waiting for Dr's appointments - waiting makes me anxious!xxxx Flowers

The WD process is agonizing because it is all a waiting game.....I agree with you in that waiting for Dr's appts is particularly anxiety inducing.

 

I'm kinda still waiting for my life to begin?!

 

Flowers, you are doing really well, despite what you might think. It is very important to keep on movin. We need to do it for our minds and bodies. Good for you for leaving the stick behind, that's awesome.

 

On my walk today I saw lots of lovely snowdrops (haven't seen them in 8 yrs because of living abroad). We also visited our nearest pub which is cosy inside and has a friendly atmosphere.

 

Xxxxxx JC

[Flowers]

Oooh I so miss snowdrops and cosy pubs! Used to love a walk in the New Forest and then sitting by the fireside in a pub having a pub meal. Bliss!

 

xxxx

[Junglechicken]

Oooh I so miss snowdrops and cosy pubs! Used to love a walk in the New Forest and then sitting by the fireside in a pub having a pub meal. Bliss!xxxx

Seeng those little delicate white flowers nestled in the ground made me smile, next will be the daffodils and primroses :0)

 

The great thing about pubs here is that there aren't sports screens everywhere to distract you from having a conversation, lol.

 

Xxxxx

[Junglechicken]

Oh cripes, I got back from a walk and made my usual soup.

 

Whilst eating, felt even phlegmier and stuffed up, but my nose was also running plus I have extra loud tinnitus.

 

Took a homeopathic remedy this morning.

 

Anyway my face went bright red and has stayed bright red where my eczema was, and I felt slightly hot and sweaty and am now cold. Trying to remain calm, and seeing doc later today.

 

Freaked out :0(

[Frogie]

Oh cripes, I got back from a walk and made my usual soup.

Whilst eating, felt even phlegmier and stuffed up, but my nose was also running plus I have extra loud tinnitus.

Took a homeopathic remedy this morning.

Anyway my face went bright red and has stayed bright red where my eczema was, and I felt slightly hot and sweaty and am now cold. Trying to remain calm, and seeing doc later today.

Freaked out :0(

JC:

 

Sorry you are feeling so bad.

 

Hopefully the dr can give you something today.

 

I pinched a nerve in my arm. Real fun.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

It could also have been a panic attack or hot flush.

 

My MIL is being difficult as usual so this could have been a trigger.

[Junglechicken]

Thanks Frogie, I hope so too.

 

Sorry about your arm....oh the joy of all this crap, lol!

 

Take care,

JC xxx

[Frogie]

Thanks Frogie, I hope so too.

Sorry about your arm....oh the joy of all this crap, lol!

Take care,

JC xxx

I totally agree:)

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Junglechicken]

So I have a nasal spray for the cattahhr/ phlegm (ear, nose, throat all fine).

 

Now have the Citalopram poison, so will gradually wean off the escitalopram whilst going over fully to Citalopram.

 

The "white spot thing" under my eye is called a "Xanthalasma" - it's a plaque / fatty deposit apparently, and so in a couple of weeks I will have to have a blood test to check my cholesterol level :0(

 

Cripes, I don't think I could face being on statins at my age.

[Frogie]

So I have a nasal spray for the cattahhr/ phlegm (ear, nose, throat all fine).

Now have the Citalopram poison, so will gradually wean off the escitalopram whilst going over fully to Citalopram.

The "white spot thing" under my eye is called a "Xanthalasma" - it's a plaque / fatty deposit apparently, and so in a couple of weeks I will have to have a blood test to check my cholesterol level :0(

Cripes, I don't think I could face being on statins at my age.

Hi JC:

 

Isn't life just grand?

 

I have to thank my lucky stars everyday that mine is just w/d. I have a friend that is in her late 30's (I'm much older, she's not much older than my oldest son), that had colon cancer. It spread into her liver. Her ex husband has pancreatic cancer. They have 3 kids, 20's-to teen age.

 

So let's smile and say stupid W/D. I hope your cholesterol is ok. I couldn't take the statins. As I get older, I've gotten where I can't take a lot of stuff.

 

I'll just be glad when this is all over. I have to be proud though, I've gone off 5 meds in over a year.

 

You're doing great, and you keep my spirits up. Living in a town of 600, you don't get to be friends with many people.

 

Sorry for throwing a pity party ay you. didn't mean too.

 

Take care,

Frogie

[Flowers]

So I have a nasal spray for the cattahhr/ phlegm (ear, nose, throat all fine).

 

Now have the Citalopram poison, so will gradually wean off the escitalopram whilst going over fully to Citalopram.

 

The "white spot thing" under my eye is called a "Xanthalasma" - it's a plaque / fatty deposit apparently, and so in a couple of weeks I will have to have a blood test to check my cholesterol level :0(

 

Cripes, I don't think I could face being on statins at my age.

Hi JC - That's great that you have the nasal spray to help with the phlegm. It is also good that you got your eye spot checked out as you need to know if you have high cholesterol. Maybe if your level is raised it can be controlled by what you eat.

 

And you have taken the first step to taper by getting the Cit.

 

You have done well today and got lots of things sorted. You should give yourself a pat on the back!

 

I will send you a hug!

 

Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Flowers and Frogie for your lovely messages.

 

I did freak out a bit during my appt though, (CBT didn't work that time, lol) and my doc kindly explained that the questions she asked re: my phlegm issue were "standard". That I appreciated a lot.

 

There is an out-patient procedure I can have, to get the white spots removed, but NOT on the NHS. It's not too costly fortunately. Funnily enough procedures don't really scare me, it's diagnoses that do. I agree a diet change can influence cholesterol levels.....just never saw that one coming....WD again?? All will be revealed in a couple of weeks time.

 

Yes, the Citalopram is a start to getting off these sh*tty poisons for good......determined, determined, determined!!! Again, my doc was very supportive of this, so she must have read my p-doc's prognoses.

 

Frogie, that's shattering about the 30yr old girl's cancer.....OMG how awful. How right you are that its only WD.....it puts things into perspective that's for sure.

 

Take care both,

JC xxx

[Junglechicken]

Had some weird brain zap type sensations yesterday....could this be to do with the steroid-based nasal spray I have been using for the last 3 days I wonder??

 

The floor exercises I do every morning are causing some great aches and pains (joints and muscles are protesting waaaay too much, lol)......just love the aging process.

 

Maybe I just read into stuff (symptoms) too much? Float, accept, float, accept........etc.,

 

Anyway, the phlegm has reduced somewhat ...... AliG could well have been right, suggesting dairy as a cause, but I still don't eat much.

 

MIL being a nightmare as usual......she has put conditions on 'helping' to pay for the cost of my therapy, and as such we are going to politely turn down her offer of "help". If it's too good to be true it usually is.

[Junglechicken]

Actually had a good conversation with mum earlier. More "stuff" is getting sorted out which is a relief, and it's feeling like an epiphany - my mother validating root causes of my depression.

 

She also gave hubby a family heirloom yesterday.......

 

Yet more medical assistance needed for my father because of his deteriorating condition. He isn't in pain, but it's a brutal disease, and it has changed his personality completely.

[Flowers]

Hi JC

 

So things are sorting themselves out one way or another. So sorry your father is worsening but hope he is being kept comfortable.

 

xxxx Flowers

[Junglechicken]

Hi JC

 

So things are sorting themselves out one way or another. So sorry your father is worsening but hope he is being kept comfortable.

 

xxxx Flowers

 

Thank you so much Flowers xxxx

[Junglechicken]

My mother responded to the same financial mess by hitting the bottle (big time).

 

My response was to try to solve the problem (s), and I didn't stop until I had a breakdown......followed by being medicated.

 

Yesterday she told me that all those years ago, she was suffering from panic attacks and didn't understand what they were....she said she couldn't breathe.

 

The trouble was that, at the time, she was too far gone with booze (each time I was down for the weekend), that I just couldn't communicate with her, and my father was in his own world (as usual).

 

This all led me to "run away" across the pond.

 

What a sad mess its been