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Posted 7/6/2015 7:17 AM (GMT -5)
So due to my fall in January, I have to wear a knee brace for at least 6 months due to a "cracked" cartilage which makes my gait a little off. Which also in turn makes my hip extremely sore. But due to my unsteadiness, in the last 2 weeks I have fallen on a wood pile by tripping over a log (severely bruising and scraping my left ankle, left inside knee and back, a few days later tripped over my black lab in the dark, spraining my left foot.

Then before leaving on vacation I got a UTI from hell. Luckily I had some Microbid left but ran out and had to call the urologists office for a refill which took them 2 days because of a power outage from a big storm (I was on the verge of going to the urgent care clinic).

THEN on my last day of vacation, I developed a boil on my inside thigh near my lady parts *OUCH* Try driving home in holiday traffic for 4 hours, sitting and irritating it.

THEN I get a call this morning. I'm due to get my Remi today but admitting called me and told me that they have no beds for me and that they will call me when one opens up.

I'm beginning to think the universe has some sort of twisted sense of humor! mad
Posted 7/6/2015 7:23 AM (GMT -5)
That sucks, everything I mean.
Good thing is you have no where to go but up.
Posted 7/6/2015 8:00 AM (GMT -5)
When it rains, it pours... unfortunately. Sorry your having such a rough time lately Sherry. It just doesn't sound fair. I hope things turn for the better very soon for you.
Posted 7/6/2015 8:59 AM (GMT -5)
Hang in there! I too am sick of all the "extras".
Posted 7/6/2015 9:48 AM (GMT -5)
Awe Red, sheesh! That's an awful lot to go through at one time!! Usually crap like that comes in three's and it sounds like you got some extra on top so I don't blame you for feeling like the universe is definitely messing with you!
Posted 7/6/2015 10:05 AM (GMT -5)
Sherry....Huge hugs of sympathy!
While you tolerate a LOT, this is way above....you must be in tremendous pain from all that's happened.

I hope the boil heals quickly. Will you be seeing your doctor for it?

I've read on here and other articles regarding D-Mannose for urinary tract infections. Maybe check that out since it seems it could help in conjunction with the antibiotics.

You might need a warning light on your lab's collar (or a bell on you at night ;-)
Could night lights help in areas of bedroom, bathroom, kitchen? I have them around the house, and I can "see" at least in the dark.

You're officially banned from woodpiles.

Take a week of rest to reset the universal vibes. I predict next week will be better (although my weather predictions suck).

Take good care...keep us posted how you're doing for sure).
hxx
Posted 7/6/2015 10:11 AM (GMT -5)
Stay under the covers in case the locusts come, lol. Hugs and optimism that this will be a better week!
Posted 7/6/2015 10:43 AM (GMT -5)
Thanks guys...yeah, things can only improve right?

Q, I tripped on her as I was turning off the lights. We have a nightlight in the kitchen but not one in the living room where she was. I used to have a red blinky collar for her but the batteries kept dying. The poor old girl is probably getting tired of getting stepped on! lol But now I keep the fish tank light on in the living room so we can see.

As for the boil, I will see how it goes. I am hoping it will either go away or drain on it's own. I will give it a few days.

But I will check out the D-Mannose.
Posted 7/6/2015 10:48 AM (GMT -5)
Oh man! Hope you get better real soon
Posted 7/7/2015 7:44 PM (GMT -5)
Sorry to read that you have more problems with mobility + "extras", as Sherbear calls them. Can you use OTC anti-bacterial lotion (like Neosporin) on the boil? / Old Hat (34 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)
Posted 7/7/2015 9:15 PM (GMT -5)
Oh boy, forget pouring, you are in a flood zone! I hope things mellow out ASAP. If the boil is really painful, get an Otc aim repeat cream for it.
Posted 7/8/2015 12:41 PM (GMT -5)
Sherry...how are you doing today?

LOL about my suggestions and you already do/did them.

q
Posted 7/10/2015 12:49 PM (GMT -5)
Hope you're better soon, Red.
Teacher.
Posted 7/10/2015 1:59 PM (GMT -5)
Things will get better x
Posted 7/10/2015 5:22 PM (GMT -5)
Sorry guys I didnt see these replies.

Boo-boo's are healing, UTI is gone (went to the urologist on Wednesday for my yearly check in - urinalysis was clean) and the boil is going away on its own (with the help of moist heating pads) tho it still hurts but not as bad. Kind of itches too but it's shrinking. I didn't actually get my Remi until yesterday. There were no beds Monday or Tuesday, then had my urologist appt Wednesday so I went on Thursday.
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