☼ Junglechicken

[Dalalea]

I am so impressed with your garden work, JC! It has to make you feel better even if you deal with some after effects.

[Frogie]

10 hours ago, Junglechicken said:

 

Glad you're on the mend Frogie, these things have to work their way out of our system.  Its very draining (literally), and as you say you feel weak at the moment.

 

I gave Sealy lots of hugs! 

 

Whenever I was at home, our dog used to go round to each one of us and wake us up with a snuffle and a lick on the face.  He was reminding us that someone needed to take him out for morning "pee" and feed him.  Of course, a dog walk after his breakfast.

 

As for my mother, she has always favoured my brother over me.  She has a pathological hatred of women, and never particularly liked her mother, so I'm screwed.

 

TC,

JC xxx

Hi JC:

 

I know exactly how you feel with your mom. My dad was the same way. I was an only child and he favored  his wife's kids over me. 

 

I would have never received a Christmas gift if it wasn't for her one daughter because we got the same thing every year.

 

And now he's gone and because of his wife I didn't get to say goodbye. Breaks my heart because we were close until he married her 27 years I went through that. And they turned my youngest son against me. Even after 10 years he won't talk to me. We are 99% sure she pays him to stay away from me. He lives in a $500k house and drives a Cadillac.

 

Hang in there. You have me if you ever need to talk.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Hang in there

[Junglechicken]

14 hours ago, Dalalea said:

I am so impressed with your garden work, JC! It has to make you feel better even if you deal with some after effects.

 

Exhaustion Dalalea! 

 

Today I am really, really tired and didn't want to get up this morning, body aches.  Also, my hayfever was exacerbated by the pollen coming off the plants I was digging up.

 

Will have to rest up today and recover.

 

On the positive, yes, its a lovely thing to do, and I totally get why many people find it therapeutic.

 

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

13 hours ago, Frogie said:

Hi JC:

 

I know exactly how you feel with your mom. My dad was the same way. I was an only child and he favored  his wife's kids over me. 

 

I would have never received a Christmas gift if it wasn't for her one daughter because we got the same thing every year.

 

And now he's gone and because of his wife I didn't get to say goodbye. Breaks my heart because we were close until he married her 27 years I went through that. And they turned my youngest son against me. Even after 10 years he won't talk to me. We are 99% sure she pays him to stay away from me. He lives in a $500k house and drives a Cadillac.

 

Hang in there. You have me if you ever need to talk.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

Hang in there

 

Thanks Frogie,

 

Its just extremely sad.

 

I question, "how did my life end up like this???". 

 

Really, I don't recognise the "landscape" of my life at all now. 

 

Feel a total stranger in the world that is now the one I inhabit.

 

At least there are snippets of positivity, but I may as well be on another planet.

 

Hang in there too Frogie.

 

TC,

JC xxx

 

[Junglechicken]

Right side sinus headache today, or maybe WD headache??

 

Hubby and i struggling along ..... trying to deal with our own issues as well as our marriage.

 

Life never seems to get any easier, only more and more challenges.

[Junglechicken]

Loving the drills going all day (we have electricians here) when I have a sinus headache ☹️

[Scorpio]

Hi jc

hope your headache eases and the other trials and tribulations ease along with it. Hopefully the electricians have clocked off now and you have a bit of peace. 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

1 minute ago, Scorpio said:

Hi jc

hope your headache eases and the other trials and tribulations ease along with it. Hopefully the electricians have clocked off now and you have a bit of peace. 

Hugs

 

Thanks Scorpio,

 

No they haven't clocked off yet....they didn't get here till 10:30am????!

 

So, how are you getting on with the Bearberry, is it doing the trick?

 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

Anyone else find sinus headaches make them feel nauseous?

[Scorpio]

Hi jc

 

i have had relief after taking the bearberry. Thank you for the great tip. Still in a bad way since going down with this cold 10 days ago and a big wave to accompany it. 

 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

2 hours ago, Scorpio said:

Hi jc

 

i have had relief after taking the bearberry. Thank you for the great tip. Still in a bad way since going down with this cold 10 days ago and a big wave to accompany it. 

 

Hugs

 

Thats great news Scorpio re: Bearberry!

 

Damn that wave though....it's not fair is it?  Overcome one symptom to be struck down by others, and a cold is just plain draining on so many levels 

 

Hope you feel better soon my friend, "be kind to yourself" as I keep being told.

 

Hugs

[Junglechicken]

My allergy has been awful, contributing to sinuses being blocked and headaches/nausea.

 

Pollen Count has been "medium" in southern UK, so maybe its because I've been "up close" weeding all the flower beds that its worse.

 

Feeling a bit better today headache wise.

 

Never really know whether WD or not, always doubt in my mind.

[Junglechicken]

Some other "symptoms" which I have developed include:

 

Rough skin beneath my left ear, and down the left side of my neck - dermatitis.

Not sure if its actually a symptom, but what looks like a round blister/chafe patch of skin on my pubic area - panty line chafe??  I spent yesterday morning gardening so it COULD be an insect bite, but it was hot on Sunday, and I did a lot of driving which could have caused it.

 

My CNS got massively ramped up as all of yesterday and this morning we had electricians in our house doing various things as instructed (but they arrived late, made a complete mess of our beautiful cottage, and left really late yesterday).  VERY stressful.

 

Have spent much of the day cleaning up the dust, chunks of concrete, plaster......will have to re-varnish the wooden floor in our living room.

 

Yesterday evening, I had chest tightness and couldn't breathe, couldn't get to sleep, then discovered that chafe patch which made me even more uptight.

 

 

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Headache and nausea combo has gone - thankfully.

 

It always seems to last a couple of days, however this was a little longer. 

 

My allergy has been really bad (due to weeding the garden).

 

Hey ho, gotta roll with the "punches".

[Junglechicken]

My left arm has developed a weird rash 

 

What the heck is going on?

 

Have I come into contact with anything that I'm allergic too?

 

Little white bumps popping up now and it hurts.

[brassmonkey]

You mentioned a few days ago that your were pulling poison ivy out of your garden.  It can cause a very nasty rash.  The oils from the plant can and get on anything and you can pick it up from there.  I once got it from the seat on a lifeguard tower I was manning. 

[Junglechicken]

3 hours ago, brassmonkey said:

You mentioned a few days ago that your were pulling poison ivy out of your garden.  It can cause a very nasty rash.  The oils from the plant can and get on anything and you can pick it up from there.  I once got it from the seat on a lifeguard tower I was manning. 

 

Thank you Brass,

 

Im not sure if "ground elder" is the same as poison ivy in the US.

 

Anyway I googled allergic skin reactions, and what to do, and one of the quick fixes is Hydrocortisone cream.

 

Applied that (as I have loads of the stuff from my major eczema outbreak), and this morning it had gone.

 

JC

[Junglechicken]

2.5 hr job interview in the bag!

 

Job description was bespoke to my skill set apparently (by hiring manager), so I think I can safely assume I will be offered the job.

 

Just hope to God my brain will be up to the job.....

[Altostrata]

Congratulations, JungleChicken!

 

Good to hear you're doing better.

 

This calls for our cheerful "here comes the sun" symbol ☼ to be added to the title of your Intro topic, to show you're recovering.

 

Please continue to let us know how you're doing. I hope you will add your story to our Recovery Success Stories eventually!

 

PS Could you please shorten your very colorful and interesting signature? Just 12 lines summarizing your path to today would be ideal. Have you added your wisdom to the topics about the various supplements in Symptoms and Self-Care? I'm sure a lot of people would be interested in how you dealt with your gut problems.

[Junglechicken]

Thank you Alto, what a privilege 

 

To be awarded the "Here comes the sun" symbol feels like a major milestone in my recovery (and life in general).

 

You and the Mod team saved my life - THANK YOU a million times over!  There will never be enough ways I can thank you all.

 

I anticipate more symptoms in future, but it will be down to how I handle / manage them.

 

Your website Alto is a really special place, and I've "lived" on it for nearly 3 yrs, can you believe that?

 

Best,

JC

 

 

[Altostrata]

You are a pillar of our community, JungleC. Really good to see your progress.

 

(Please do shorten that signature.)

[Frogie]

Congratulations on the "sun". 

 

You deserve It!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

[Littlegrandma]

WooHoo JC!!😎

awesome!

[Junglechicken]

2 hours ago, Altostrata said:

You are a pillar of our community, JungleC. Really good to see your progress.

 

(Please do shorten that signature.)

 

Thank you Alto,

 

Thats a huge compliment and means a lot.

 

I'll shorten the signature ASAP, lol!

[Junglechicken]

46 minutes ago, Frogie said:

Congratulations on the "sun". 

 

You deserve It!

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

 

 

Thank you Frogie and Lg,

 

But guess what?  My HA is still bad, and now I think I have DVT because my left leg hurts.....have a little cyst-like thing which I should get checked out.

 

Not yet out of the woods.

 

TC,

JC xxx

[Littlegrandma]

Yeah HA seems to go hand in hand with WD. I know I suffer from it. The anxiety just won’t let it go. You’ve come a long way JC. I read the beginning of your thread today, very slowly with my brain fog and blurry eyes. Didn’t get too far in , but really inspirational in the way you kept up your physical activities and cbt, etc. Hopefully it will push me to do a little more in the way of walking instead of dwelling on my misery. The anxiety and nausea have left me paralyzed many days. Too much time on my hands to think about my symptoms and the future of all the meds I need to taper. 

 

So, you’re almost there! That is such good news. I’m quite envious. It’ll take days but I’m looking forward to the rest of your story. It’s an interesting read. 

xx lg

[Flowers]

Fantastic news JC! Many congratulations.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

[Junglechicken]

4 hours ago, Flowers said:

Fantastic news JC! Many congratulations.

 

Love from Flowers xxx

 

Thank you Flowers my friend!

 

Love and hugs,

JC xxx

[Junglechicken]

17 hours ago, Littlegrandma said:

Yeah HA seems to go hand in hand with WD. I know I suffer from it. The anxiety just won’t let it go. You’ve come a long way JC. I read the beginning of your thread today, very slowly with my brain fog and blurry eyes. Didn’t get too far in , but really inspirational in the way you kept up your physical activities and cbt, etc. Hopefully it will push me to do a little more in the way of walking instead of dwelling on my misery. The anxiety and nausea have left me paralyzed many days. Too much time on my hands to think about my symptoms and the future of all the meds I need to taper. 

 

So, you’re almost there! That is such good news. I’m quite envious. It’ll take days but I’m looking forward to the rest of your story. It’s an interesting read. 

xx lg

 

You're really kind Lg, thank you 

 

I know how you feel, anxiety and nausea are both nervous symptoms.

 

Distracting yourself in a healthy way is a really good thing to do.  Anything that makes you feel "good", nurturing your mind and body.

 

Don't know if I'm almost there Lg, as I have left leg pain and accompanying anxiety.

 

Doctor or osteo visit will be necessary me thinks.  It could be WD pain, and came on after my interview.

 

JC xx

[Scorpio]

Hi jc

congratulations my friend, a long hard road nearing its end through your perseverance and strength. Many happy days ahead for you with a new job to enjoy hopefully 

hugs

[Junglechicken]

3 hours ago, Scorpio said:

Hi jc

congratulations my friend, a long hard road nearing its end through your perseverance and strength. Many happy days ahead for you with a new job to enjoy hopefully 

hugs

 

3 hours ago, Scorpio said:

Hi jc

congratulations my friend, a long hard road nearing its end through your perseverance and strength. Many happy days ahead for you with a new job to enjoy hopefully 

hugs

 

Hi Scorpio,

Thank you for the encouragement, and I hope I can remain strong till the end of this journey.

How is that nasty cold of yours?

Hugs

 

[Scorpio]

Hi jc

cold has gone for the first time during w/d no infection followed but has left me in a huge anxiety ridden wave so feeling pretty miserable. 

Hugs

[Dalalea]

On 5/25/2018 at 12:14 PM, Junglechicken said:

Job description was bespoke to my skill set apparently (by hiring manager), so I think I can safely assume I will be offered the job.

I'm so happy you are making so much progress! Sometimes it looks hopeless and then we turn a corner...

🧡

Dalalea

[Littlegrandma]

Hi JC

As you know, I’m trying to catch up on your thread. 

Youve tried many supplements. In hindsight, which ones do you think best supported your cns and immune system?

 

i just finished a round of antibiotic for UTI. Pretty sure it’s back again. 

Also pain in the nether region. 

And for  6 wks, everything I eat comes back out with a vengeance. 

 

I know your not a dr, but you’ve lived it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

 

xx lg

[Junglechicken]

5 hours ago, Littlegrandma said:

Hi JC

As you know, I’m trying to catch up on your thread. 

Youve tried many supplements. In hindsight, which ones do you think best supported your cns and immune system?

 

i just finished a round of antibiotic for UTI. Pretty sure it’s back again. 

Also pain in the nether region. 

And for  6 wks, everything I eat comes back out with a vengeance. 

 

I know your not a dr, but you’ve lived it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

 

xx lg

 

 

Hi Lg,

 

Oh no, not a wretched UTI, poor you.  I suggested to Scorpio "Bearberry"  as its a natural antibiotic for the bladder and really works.  I hope you get rid of it Lg.....the nether region pain is horrendous.

 

Are you saying you've had "the runs" for the past 6 weeks?

 

i am still taking supplements, herbal tincture (personalized), flower essences (personalized), eating healthily and exercising.

 

in hindsight, it's been a combination of things over a long period: supplements, diet, exercise, sleep, therapy and ND visits have helped me tremendously on the road to recovery.  A change in environment (owning our own place in the countryside), and not having to work ( although that is going to change).

 

I did not have family support (other then my husband) or friends (only a couple of people knew my situation).

 

Supplements for  the CNS and immune system:

 

CNS -

Environment

Diet / gut health

Meditation

Moderate exercise

Therapy

L-theanine and Lemon balm

GABA (Buytric acid)

Nutri-Advanced "Metatonic" - also applies to Immune system

Nutri-Advanced "AdrenoMax" - also applies to Immune system

Nutri-Advanced "Methyl Multi-nutrient" - also applies to Immune system

B-vits

Potassium

Herbal tincture (personalized)

Flower essence (personalized)

 

Immune system -

Reduce stress

Therapy

Enough sleep

Moderate exercise

Sleep / rest

Gut health (pre and probiotics as well as diet)

1000mg Vit C with Zinc (chewable supplements), like candy

Rosehip, blackcurrent and elderberry "Immuno strength"  liquid supplement (dilute with water).

Meditation

 

I think these were the main things that helped.  There are a couple more branded supplements not listed which I will add in later.

 

JC

 

 

 

[Littlegrandma]

You’re the best, JC

yes runs for 6 wks and gut pain and a whole long list of symptoms. 

 

I wish i had your mental fortitude. 

I will work on it. Thanks so much. 

 

xx lg