Sick - and a rant
Jun 23rd 2006, 4:28 am
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Sick - and a rant
OK, I've had a shocking headache since Tuesday which just would not budge. Then, this morning when I tried to get up, I nearly fell over. I was totally dizzy and feeling like I was about to spew 
Almost fell down the stairs and collapsed onto the sofa. OH was fortuately able to take the morning off work so he called the Dr and got me an emergency appointment (while I was throwing up in the toilet 
).
So, Dr says I have labyrinthitis - and no, it's not a fear of mazes
It's an inner ear type infection which caused headache, dizzyness and sickness. He prescribed me something to reduce the sickness (must send some to Rooksie ) and told me I "should" be ok tomorrow. Thankfully, the tablets helped as OH had to go to work this afternoon and leave me with the kids.
And where were all our parents who keep telling us we'll never cope without them in times like this once we're in Oz??? On holiday - both sets. Why is it that EVERY time there's a real need (not just a night out) for a babysitter they've all buggered off on holiday or don't want to come near "in case they catch it". I am going to insist that for the remainder of our time in the UK, my parents and the inlaws consult with each other and DO NOT go on holiday at the same time!!!!!!
Been a crappy day but it's proved oce again - we'll be fine on our own in Oz - trying desperately to be a half full glass type these days
Gill
Almost fell down the stairs and collapsed onto the sofa. OH was fortuately able to take the morning off work so he called the Dr and got me an emergency appointment (while I was throwing up in the toilet ).So, Dr says I have labyrinthitis - and no, it's not a fear of mazes
It's an inner ear type infection which caused headache, dizzyness and sickness. He prescribed me something to reduce the sickness (must send some to Rooksie ) and told me I "should" be ok tomorrow. Thankfully, the tablets helped as OH had to go to work this afternoon and leave me with the kids.And where were all our parents who keep telling us we'll never cope without them in times like this once we're in Oz??? On holiday - both sets. Why is it that EVERY time there's a real need (not just a night out) for a babysitter they've all buggered off on holiday or don't want to come near "in case they catch it". I am going to insist that for the remainder of our time in the UK, my parents and the inlaws consult with each other and DO NOT go on holiday at the same time!!!!!!
Been a crappy day but it's proved oce again - we'll be fine on our own in Oz - trying desperately to be a half full glass type these days
Gill
Jun 23rd 2006, 4:57 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by herrchook
OK, I've had a shocking headache since Tuesday which just would not budge. Then, this morning when I tried to get up, I nearly fell over. I was totally dizzy and feeling like I was about to spew Almost fell down the stairs and collapsed onto the sofa. OH was fortuately able to take the morning off work so he called the Dr and got me an emergency appointment (while I was throwing up in the toilet ).
So, Dr says I have labyrinthitis - and no, it's not a fear of mazes It's an inner ear type infection which caused headache, dizzyness and sickness. He prescribed me something to reduce the sickness (must send some to Rooksie ) and told me I "should" be ok tomorrow. Thankfully, the tablets helped as OH had to go to work this afternoon and leave me with the kids.
And where were all our parents who keep telling us we'll never cope without them in times like this once we're in Oz??? On holiday - both sets. Why is it that EVERY time there's a real need (not just a night out) for a babysitter they've all buggered off on holiday or don't want to come near "in case they catch it". I am going to insist that for the remainder of our time in the UK, my parents and the inlaws consult with each other and DO NOT go on holiday at the same time!!!!!!
Been a crappy day but it's proved oce again - we'll be fine on our own in Oz - trying desperately to be a half full glass type these days
Gill
Almost fell down the stairs and collapsed onto the sofa. OH was fortuately able to take the morning off work so he called the Dr and got me an emergency appointment (while I was throwing up in the toilet ).So, Dr says I have labyrinthitis - and no, it's not a fear of mazes
It's an inner ear type infection which caused headache, dizzyness and sickness. He prescribed me something to reduce the sickness (must send some to Rooksie ) and told me I "should" be ok tomorrow. Thankfully, the tablets helped as OH had to go to work this afternoon and leave me with the kids.And where were all our parents who keep telling us we'll never cope without them in times like this once we're in Oz??? On holiday - both sets. Why is it that EVERY time there's a real need (not just a night out) for a babysitter they've all buggered off on holiday or don't want to come near "in case they catch it". I am going to insist that for the remainder of our time in the UK, my parents and the inlaws consult with each other and DO NOT go on holiday at the same time!!!!!!
Been a crappy day but it's proved oce again - we'll be fine on our own in Oz - trying desperately to be a half full glass type these days
Gill
Ive had that last year, nasty it is as well.
If it doesnt clear up, I have some exercises that help restore the balance in your ears if you are interested.
PM me if you are.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:34 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by herrchook
OK, I've had a shocking headache since Tuesday which just would not budge. Then, this morning when I tried to get up, I nearly fell over. I was totally dizzy and feeling like I was about to spew Almost fell down the stairs and collapsed onto the sofa. OH was fortuately able to take the morning off work so he called the Dr and got me an emergency appointment (while I was throwing up in the toilet ).
So, Dr says I have labyrinthitis - and no, it's not a fear of mazes It's an inner ear type infection which caused headache, dizzyness and sickness. He prescribed me something to reduce the sickness (must send some to Rooksie ) and told me I "should" be ok tomorrow. Thankfully, the tablets helped as OH had to go to work this afternoon and leave me with the kids.
And where were all our parents who keep telling us we'll never cope without them in times like this once we're in Oz??? On holiday - both sets. Why is it that EVERY time there's a real need (not just a night out) for a babysitter they've all buggered off on holiday or don't want to come near "in case they catch it". I am going to insist that for the remainder of our time in the UK, my parents and the inlaws consult with each other and DO NOT go on holiday at the same time!!!!!!
Been a crappy day but it's proved oce again - we'll be fine on our own in Oz - trying desperately to be a half full glass type these days
Gill
Almost fell down the stairs and collapsed onto the sofa. OH was fortuately able to take the morning off work so he called the Dr and got me an emergency appointment (while I was throwing up in the toilet ).So, Dr says I have labyrinthitis - and no, it's not a fear of mazes
It's an inner ear type infection which caused headache, dizzyness and sickness. He prescribed me something to reduce the sickness (must send some to Rooksie ) and told me I "should" be ok tomorrow. Thankfully, the tablets helped as OH had to go to work this afternoon and leave me with the kids.And where were all our parents who keep telling us we'll never cope without them in times like this once we're in Oz??? On holiday - both sets. Why is it that EVERY time there's a real need (not just a night out) for a babysitter they've all buggered off on holiday or don't want to come near "in case they catch it". I am going to insist that for the remainder of our time in the UK, my parents and the inlaws consult with each other and DO NOT go on holiday at the same time!!!!!!
Been a crappy day but it's proved oce again - we'll be fine on our own in Oz - trying desperately to be a half full glass type these days
Gill
He said it was probably due to a cold that she'd had earlier and it hadn't cleared properly and caused this - he told her to make sure in future she has a good steam over a bowl of hot water to ensure she clears her head properly.
Hope you feel better very soon
Last edited by Clippy; Jun 23rd 2006 at 6:17 am.
Jun 23rd 2006, 5:41 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Hope you feel better soon Gill - sounds like a right bastard of a virus.
Jun 23rd 2006, 6:01 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Never mind the sympathy, are u still going to make it tomorrow
Only joking Gill
, hope you get better quickly, take care fully understand if you don't make it, catch ya at the next one
Only joking Gill
, hope you get better quickly, take care fully understand if you don't make it, catch ya at the next one
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Jun 23rd 2006, 6:26 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by Margaret2
Never mind the sympathy, are u still going to make it tomorrow
Only joking Gill , hope you get better quickly, take care fully understand if you don't make it, catch ya at the next one
Only joking Gill
, hope you get better quickly, take care fully understand if you don't make it, catch ya at the next one Don't worry, I'll be doing my utmost to be there for the meet don't you worry, I've just got to meet this sister of yours to see if she's as mad as you
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Jun 23rd 2006, 6:31 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Ive had that last year, nasty it is as well.
If it doesnt clear up, I have some exercises that help restore the balance in your ears if you are interested.
PM me if you are.
If it doesnt clear up, I have some exercises that help restore the balance in your ears if you are interested.
PM me if you are.
Gill
Jun 23rd 2006, 6:32 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by Clippies
You have my complete sympathy with that, my mother in law had that last year and she was very very poorly, for a lady that honestly is NEVER ill it really knocked her for 6. The doctor that came out to see her said it would take up to 6 months for her to feel completely right but she'd feel a lot better after 2 weeks. Which she did
He said it was probably due to a cold that she'd had earlier and it hadn't cleared properly and caused this - he told her to make sure in future she has a good steam over a bowl of hot water to ensure she clears her head properly.
Hope you feel better very soon
He said it was probably due to a cold that she'd had earlier and it hadn't cleared properly and caused this - he told her to make sure in future she has a good steam over a bowl of hot water to ensure she clears her head properly.
Hope you feel better very soon
Gill
Jun 23rd 2006, 6:33 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by Hutch
Hope you feel better soon Gill - sounds like a right bastard of a virus.
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Jun 23rd 2006, 6:40 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by herrchook
OMG Clippies, did it really take 6 months for her to recover - :scared: The sickness pills have helped loads but I'm absolutely knackered tonight. Early to bed (which is a bummer as I wanted to stay up and scare myself silly watching Most Haunted Live)
Gill
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I'd say it took her a month or two to feel completely right again though.
Jun 23rd 2006, 7:49 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by Clippies
She was really poorly with it, she didn't get out of bed for the first week - and trust me she's one hard woman to keep still! So maybe you have a milder case because even with the tablets she couldn't stand without feeling like she was going to fall over. Also, it was a day before I knew she was ill and they don't do doctors so one wasn't called until I found out and got one round for her! So hopefully you've caught it early.
I'd say it took her a month or two to feel completely right again though.
I'd say it took her a month or two to feel completely right again though.
Gill
Jun 23rd 2006, 7:51 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by herrchook
I definately only have it mildly (thank goodness). I felt so scared by it this morning, I can't imagine how bad it would have been if it had been worse. Off to bed early tonight and hopefully I'll feel better in the next day or so. Got the Scottish Meet this weekend so I'm on a mission.
Gill
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Gill, I dont mean to sound like a killjoy, but if you are going to go to the meet, it is really important you dont drink, and im serious. Dont do anything that will make your balance worse than what it is, its not worth it.
Jun 23rd 2006, 7:53 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Gill, I dont mean to sound like a killjoy, but if you are going to go to the meet, it is really important you dont drink, and im serious. Dont do anything that will make your balance worse than what it is, its not worth it.
I'd rather be sober than go through this again. I actually said to OH this morning that I feel like I'm drunk!Gill
Jun 23rd 2006, 10:10 pm
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Awww Gill, sending some get well K.....
Cheers
Ginny x
Cheers
Ginny x
Jun 24th 2006, 8:58 am
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Re: Sick - and a rant
Originally Posted by Stitch
Awww Gill, sending some get well K.....
Cheers
Ginny x
Cheers
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Sitting down with a nice cuppa to watch Most Haunted Live now then off the the meet in the morning.
