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Journals
Milking my diet
- By fish_server · Posted October 20, 2009
- 13 replies
- With my osteoporosis dx I have decided to add more calcium to my diet. I had been mostly relying on supplements but maybe they are not being absorbed. Anyway, it's lowfat or fat free milk with lunch ...
Swag Cobwebs and White Rats!
- By GringoGrandma · Posted October 16, 2009
- 9 replies
- With 10' ceilings and being under the weather, I neglected my cleaning. I realized yesterday that I not only have cobwebs all around the bedroom, but they are swags! I had to use the step ladder to vacuum ...
No validation from friend
- By fish_server · Posted October 16, 2009
- 16 replies
- Recently I found out that my bone density tests showed some osteoporosis in the lumbar vertebrae and osteopenia elsewhere. I was telling my friend that I worked out at least an hour a day and she just ...
Another ER trip this Saturday?
- By Jody-C · Posted October 15, 2009
- 2 replies
- Thursday evening, hoping that I don't have the numbness and tingling in my right arm that I've had the past 3 Saturdays. The past 2 Sat. went to ER, they thought I had a TIA (small stroke). Went to cardio ...
Back to Normal
- By GringoGrandma · Posted October 15, 2009
- 10 replies
- Thankfully, I am feeling good. I am back to exercising and catching up on all the things you all have been doing and sharing. I have missed Inspire, and the dear ones I claim as friends! Mexico is sunny ...
Biggest Loser
- By fish_server · Posted October 14, 2009
- 22 replies
- Watched BL last night. Could not understand why a contestant was berrated for not wanting to jump on a stool. The contestant was very overweight and was afraid. I think she was rightly afraid of falling ...
Dietician
- By theskinchick · Posted October 13, 2009
- 6 replies
- Just started working one on one with a dietitian. She hasn't told me anything I don't already know, but I think the individual accountability might be the key for my weight loss. Alas, there is still ...
I think I see some light...........
- By DocBabs · Posted October 13, 2009
- 0 replies
- Well, today it's 4 weeks since I've had my shoulder replaced.I mentioned that fact to my sister yesterday and she said "wow, that went really fast".Sure, for you maybe but for me each hour of every day ...
I'm an RN that got hurt and my health went to pot!
- By RobynRae · Posted October 7, 2009
- 11 replies
- This is my first time on this site to recored any info and I hope I do it right! I'm still in the learning stages of the computers and what I can and can't do which is keep my fingers on the right keys ...
I spilled my coffee all over the computer table!
- By deebelle · Posted October 5, 2009
- 13 replies
- Every morning I get up and fix a big mug of coffee and then sit down at the table and read my emails, Inspire etc. Today I spilled the whole mug and fortunately had a full box of tissues to immediately ...
I like my doc.
- By Jody-C · Posted October 3, 2009
- 2 replies
- Hi all: I've been seeing a nephrologist for a couple of years now, went into kidney failure along with pneumonia. My doc is good about having me get blood tests when he's concerned in between appts. and ...
Called today and got appointment for Mammogram
- By larchmountain · Posted October 2, 2009
- 9 replies
- Today I went to the aquatic center and purchased my year long membership card. Then I stopped by the gynecologist and got my yearly check-up scheduled. Next a trip to the local hospital to schedule the ...
my NIH experience
- By dizzybee · Posted October 2, 2009
- 40 replies
- THIS IS MY EXPERIENCE -- I HAVE TRIED TO LEAVE THE DOCTORS' INVOLVED NAMES OUT SO AS NOT TO CAUSE ISSUES -- AGAIN, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENED TO ME. Well, where to start--nurse took my vitals and some allergy ...
Photos
- By larchmountain · Posted October 1, 2009
- 10 replies
- I hope this works, I posted some pictures on Photobucket. http://s806.photobucket.com/albums/yy349 /robiechick ...
Back home and freezing
- By larchmountain · Posted October 1, 2009
- 6 replies
- Talk about cold............. I hate being cold. I haven't done much since getting back home except sleep and catch up on housework. I actually gained 8 ozs. on my vacation, not bad considering I tried ...
What the HECK??? My hips HURT!!!!
- By Mellowdee · Posted September 29, 2009
- 12 replies
- I am NOT a Dr. person. I think my Dr. is an awesome person, but only see him out of complete necessity. Well, that happened last week. I am 55 and my hips have been killing me. I mean REALLY killing me ...
Just say no to sugar
- By fish_server · Posted September 29, 2009
- 8 replies
- I have finally decided that at 12 grams of sugar per serving, I am going to phase out Frost Mini Wheats. I was rationalizing that it was high in fiber, but come on, 3 tsp of sugar! Am trying now, Post ...
To ER
- By Jody-C · Posted September 26, 2009
- 2 replies
- Yes, I went to ER yesterday per my pcp's request due to my drug allergies and many health problems. Chest x-ray, no pneumonia! Blood work didn't show different than they expected. Increased prednisone ...
ASSERTIVE,OUTGOING
- By helgy55 · Posted September 25, 2009
- 8 replies
- BROKEN BONES ...
Good Morning?
- By Jody-C · Posted September 25, 2009
- 0 replies
- I'm trying to think good even though I had chills for the second night in a row. Don't want or need to be in the hospital. Just feel worn out at times, have to work at staying upbeat. As long as I can ...
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