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Posted 5/6/2010 7:14 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you my friends.  I just came home from therapy and I now have picked up a new dx that does make some sense to me..........PTSD.  Now that I know what I may truly be dealing with I am going to work at getting better.

Meanwhile it is time for this cowgirl to ride away.  You will always be in my heart, each of you.

Gentle Hugs,

Kitt

Posted 5/6/2010 7:21 PM (GMT -5)
Take care. You rest and focus on getting better.

((((((((((((((((((((kitt))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Joy
Posted 5/7/2010 6:15 AM (GMT -5)
We're with you, Kitt. Honestly, after all you've been through recently--your husband's health crisis, your retirement/substitute stresses...your body just said, "I quit!" I'm glad to hear that you've got a diagnosis, and are moving forward.
Don't ride away too far, Kitt. We want you here with us.
Love,
Denise
Posted 5/7/2010 12:58 PM (GMT -5)
Kitt-
I am so glad you have a diagnosis. Now you can focus on getting better. I too hope you don't ride too far away. Just enough to regroup. Stop by to say"Howdy" when you can. We all love you Kitt!

Take care,
Bill
Posted 5/9/2010 4:41 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Y'all-
We my daughter just came home from a weekend softball tourney for high school. They won all 3 games and she a had a great weekend on the diamond.She has 2 weeks left of regular season and then it's playoff time. I sure am anxious to get her back to playing for me. Well actually I can't wait until all 3 are back. Our 2 hardest hitters are playing high school right now and we sure could use their bats right now.
Hope everyone had a good weekend. I also would like to wish all the Moms a Happy Mother's Day!
It has been rainy and cold here this weekend. It's 61 right now and it feels great compared to the 48 we had yesterday.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 5/9/2010 10:02 PM (GMT -5)
Hi all, hope you all had a nice MOthers day. We had my daughter and her boyfriend and then 3 of my sisters and their families over for a cook out and camp fire. It was so nice to have them all here. I've been fighting sinus problems and asthma issues again. The old doc I saw at the walk in clinic said the tingling in my face is probably just from sinus pressure and put me on steroids for that and my asthma. The asthma thing really scares me. We have officially decided no trip to NC this year. I need to get my allergies and asthma under much better control before I venture that far again from home. My son told me tonight he is coming in June around June 6th well I sure hope I can get time off. I don't understand why I can't take off when I want too when I stay in town. She makes me come in for partial days so she can go to meetings and anything else she wants to do away from work. I found out this last week the city is going to try to hand me off to a non profit group they want to run the senior center and assume the costs of running it. I worked for them in the past and they are awful to their employees and pay minimum wage with no raises ever. I can't work for a place like that. I am looking into joining the union ASAP before they try any thing. I never saw a need before but was told by a senior that I need to look out for myself because no body else is going to and that I needed to join the union. I am going to call the guy tomorrow. Well time for me to head to bed. Hope you all have a good week will try to check in sooner but this week is a doctor week again so have appointments 4 days straight. Barb
Posted 5/10/2010 5:03 PM (GMT -5)
Well the cowgirl's horse just went around in circles and right back here where she feels loved and cared for.

Give me a bit of time and I will be back in the rodeo  :)

Love,

Kitt

Posted 5/10/2010 6:40 PM (GMT -5)
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Kitt, Kitt, she's our gal, If she can't beat it no one can! :))

Love, Joy

ps. we missed ya!
Posted 5/11/2010 5:28 AM (GMT -5)
Hi Kitt!
Keep that pony heading in this direction! I'm with Joy...you can lick this. So glad you're being given more insights and a diagnosis that makes more sense to you. You know we love you and are rooting for you to feel better soon. Hopefully the weather improves in your neck of the woods and the sunshine warms you and brightens your environment.
(((((((((((((((Lots of Hugs)))))))))))))))))))
Denise

Barb,
Join that union. You've struggled with that job far too long. If it weren't for teacher's unions we'd be making minimum wage!
Your asthma and sinuses are reacting to the heavy pollen, I'm sure. My doc wants me to test my new stronger allergy shots by going outside, but I'm chicken. I'm venturing out a bit, but don't want to get sick. I've got too much to do! He wants to put me on Xolair if the shots don't work. We'll see. So far so good...I'm keeping my classroom windows closed (my TA doesn't like it). Next Wednesday my class is going to a nature center, but I'm staying back and sending a long a sub. I don't see any reason to hang out among the trees at this time of year!

Take care and have a great day!
Denise

Hi Bill,
I know you're busy with your daughter's softball. WOW! They're a powerhouse team, and she's amazing. Definitely looking at scholarships! Have fun! Hope the weather cooperates and makes the games more enjoyable.

Talk to you soon.
Denise
Posted 5/11/2010 2:58 PM (GMT -5)

Dearest Kitt....

I seriously have had so much going on too...health and life.

I am getting better in some ways but some things are really getting me down...I have not had the chance or energy to post here much for some time...but I just glanced in today and I saw this one and only post I looked at and needed to take time to tell you that I LOVE YOU FRIEND !!! I hope you get better fast and take the time to really look at who you are ...the sweetest thing next to caramel sauce ....ok, so I love caramel sauce !!!

I'll post again soon and love to you and all my friends here...I love you all so much and thank you daily for your friendship !

love, Anne 

Posted 5/12/2010 3:47 PM (GMT -5)
Anne-
Hey you! We have been missing you 'round here. I have asked a few times also. Don't stay away so long. Please at least pop by to say howdy and we will know you are still around. Sure hope things are getting better for you. Shout me an email if you need to talk.

Kitt- I am so very happy your horse doesn't go far from the barn. Right were you need to be. With all of us who love you very much. We would probably be wandering around doing nothing if you weren't around. How they are getting things figured out for you. I'll have to email you my goofy issues now.

Take care,
Bill
Posted 5/13/2010 10:15 AM (GMT -5)
Good Morning Everyone,

Bill, 

Glad to hear your girl and the team is doing so great.  Who knows one day she may play for a major team.........aaaaaah like the MN Twins in our new outdoor stadium.  turn

The new med is still kicking butt however I am committed to given it a fair chance as there is not much else to offer except the med and therapy so I am taking advantage of both. 

Do email me and let me hear what is happening re your tests etc.

Anne

 

Thank you so much for the kind and heartwarming post. You have been missed and please know we are here for you so if you want to talk let it out.  Remember a problem shared is a problem halved.

I am truly sorry to hear your having problems and will keep you in my prayers that things start to brighten up for you.

Denise,

 

I am always amazed by the caring and loved shared here and coming here quiets my soul. Each of you show so much support and I truly feel cared for here. 

I believe my therapist feels that I have had so many losses of people that I loved and also working as a trauma nurse that I fall into the PTSD  category. I have many sad anniversaries that I have mourned every year since my son's car accident and as the years went by I added more so my calander in my head is full of sad anniversaries.  I have learned you do not  have to mourn or have a trauma anniversary.

You make a choice whether stigma exists to the date or not, because the facts are that date is actually in the past and not the same day of the following year or years afterwards. This thinking only stems from celebration dates and those of death, typically where people want to hang onto the date, hang onto the person or event, instead of allowing their mind to truly heal the pain and let go. To let go you must heal that pain, which means the emotions. So I am a work in progress.

I hope you are enjoying your last month of school and soon you will be starting a new adventure - retirement.

((((((((((Hugs))))))))))

Joy,

You are amazing..............you keep on sharing with the members, new and old and I learn from you each time I read your posts.

Yes I have had the thyroid test several times and had one less then a year ago...........it was normal.  Great thought thow. 

So you are having hot weather and it is pouring rain here again today and in the high 40s.  Most of April it was in the 70s and even hit 80 something one day.  Stay cool and know I am thinking of you.  :-)

Barb,

I am sorry to hear your asthma is kicking up a storm for you but agree it is better not to try to go on a long trip right now.  Glad to know your son is coming for a visit.

Yes,  do join the Union.  I was in a union for many years before I accepted a management position.  The union did good things for the MN Nurses and the contracts were always good.

I wanted to share with you that I have a wonderful new therapy dog - Memphis.  He is my daughter's price possesion and is an American and Canadain champion.  He is a doberman and is 4 years old and very gentle.  He came home yesterday and seems to be adapting well.  I am so grateful to my daughter for sharing her sweet Memphis with me.  King, our 1 year old, never completely recovered from his neuro event and was still such a puppy jumping on furniture and on me and hubby that my daughter felt Memphis would be better for me.  She is the best daughter. He was only here for about 2 hours when she called and wanted to stop by and see him.  Bless her heart.

As for my GERD,  I made the same mistake again and had a Hot Fudge Shake from Culvers.  I believe it is the custard that does not sit well but I will never learn as I really like them.  Of course this was in the evening and when I went to bed I knew I should have not had the shake.  But my GERD is so well controlled most of the time that I am in good shape.

Happy Thursday to all  !

Love and Hugs,

Kitt

 

Posted 5/13/2010 5:59 PM (GMT -5)
Great to hear from you, Kitt!
((((((((((((((kitt))))))))))))))))))))

You're sounding better. :)

I'm sitting here feeling very bushed. We had an eventful day at the school. The local high school gymnastics team came and put on a show in the morning. They were doing jump rope tricks, square dancing, flips, stick dancing, and a funny skit. The kids just roared with the assorted feats.
Then Ronald McDonald came after lunch and put on a show about being active. He had everyone rolling in the asles with his jokes.

Yesterday one of my "babies" through the whole school in an uproar and liked to have drove my parapro batty. He hid in one of the bathroom stalls with his feet up and didn't answered when called. Everybody was hunting for him. One of the second graders spied him through a crack in the stall and told. My principal was furious.

Well, it's been five months and my coughing is gone. I'm sleeping flat and taking no PPIs or H2.

I'm eating normal again, too. (I feel good! Nananana! I knew that I would!! Nananana!.....)

Hugs to all!

Joy
Posted 5/13/2010 10:36 PM (GMT -5)
Kitt, so good to hear your feeling better. Your dog sounds wonderful. You do have an awesome daughter. That's funny that both our daughters train dogs. My daughter is awesome too. I don't know if I will be able to join the union or not. I am still waiting for an answer. In the mean time I am going to see if I can get some legal advice on the situation. I don't see how this can be legal. Today I kind of lost it when my boss was sugar coating the take over and how wonderful it would be. I said yeah their real great to work for they pay minimum wage and no raises ever. Then when one of the seniors asked me if I was ok I gave them the thumbs up and said with sarcast and a big fake smile "I'm just great". I wanted to say a whole lot more but didn't. My health and insurance is my biggest worry and I know for a fact that they have junk for insurance. This week was not a good week either. I was told I most likely have a rotator cuff tear in my shoulder which means another MRI and that I should see a neurologist for the numbness tingling thing in my face and neck. Makes me just want to scream. I don't do well with change so this stuff with work is not helping any thing. Oh well take a deep breath and keep plugging along.

Anne so good to hear from you. Your always in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you stop in more often so we don't all worry about you when your gone so long. You have been greatly missed.

Joy, you've had a busy day that's for sure. That is so awesome about all your health progress. I hope it keeps going in that direction.

Bill, I hope your not having too many health issues. It does get really old though doesn't it. You have enough problems to deal with and then you get hit with another one. I have the doctor's baffled at this point with my weird tingling in my face that comes and goes. It doesn't hurt but it is really irritating. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Hi Denise, get out there and try out your new shots. You'll never know until you try it. I understand your hesitation. Well I am off to bed. Take care every one. Barb
Posted 5/16/2010 3:34 PM (GMT -5)
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It sounds like you've got a good therapist, and I'm so glad you're being proactive. So many just can't get past the sadness and exhaustion to go through the motions and get help. Your awareness is a huge part of your recovery. I totally agree that all the losses (a child--among all others, the most difficult to live with) are enough explanation to provide you with a PTSD diagnosis. A trauma nurse on top of that? Yikes.

My cousin lost a daughter (age 18) to a car accident, and through that loss has grown in wisdom. Both of you have suffered an unimaginable loss. She attended "Hope for the Bereaved" meetings and found them so helpful. I think she was comforted herself, then comforted others. I think it might be a local organization, but it was a lifesaver for you.

You're so right that hanging on to those anniversary dates and choosing to make them painful for yourself is not productive. Maybe you can change those dates into a celebration of the person that you lost. I'm confident that you know the way back to serenity. I will keep saying prayers that you find your way back soon. We love you and want to be here to support you. We're here for you!

Barb,
I hope you get your job situation figured out soon, and that everything works out for the best!

I did go outside for a couple of hours on Saturday--the pollen count was lower because it had rained hard the night before. It worked out just fine. I'll definitely test it out more in the next weeks. The weather here is beautiful today. We went out and bought some furniture for our screened in porch, and it looks really nice. We had to buy two of those plastic storage boxes for the cushions, because the furniture cushions are more like couch and chair cushions than outdoor furniture. They're like wicker, (dark brown) and look really nice.

I can't believe how well my lungs are doing after surgery. I'm not worrying about any bile reflux I might have from time to time. The GI doc wasn't at all concerned, so I'm not going to be. I think once I retire and things settle down, my stomach will calm down, too.

BIG NEWS!
My daughter in law is 3 months pregnant! How's that for timing? She'll be giving birth in November. They had trouble getting pregnant and went to a fertility specialist, but he said she's "graduated" and can go to her regular OB-GYN doc now. The last sonogram picture showed the baby sucking its thumb! It's the size of a peach now...i guess that's the new measurement standard. Another teacher and I are comparing notes, and hers is the size of a blueberry! I'm really excited, as you can well imagine.

Bill,
Glad your daughter's team continues to do well! Hope your physical problems are resolving and you can have some peace. It's very stressful, I know. Let us know how it's going.

Anne,
Glad you've stopped by. I hope you find peace and happiness that is long-lasting. Stick around!

Take care everyone,
I try to post as often as I can. Sometimes I respond to new member posts, etc, and then don't have time to come here and chat with my friends.
I hope you all have a great week!
(((((((((hugs)))))))))))
Denise
Posted 5/16/2010 5:06 PM (GMT -5)
Good Afternoon All,

Well I am making good progress and the new medication side effects have calmed down and I really do feel better.  My Pdoc is pleased and my therapist was awesome again this week.  Today we took our wonderful new dog down by the river and took him for a walk in the beautiful weather.  I felt so peaceful.

Denise,  Oh my how great,  a new baby on the way.  My birthday is in November so she will be born in a special month  :-) .  I bet you are on  cloud nine and now I know what you will be doing with some of your retirement time.  I love my grandchildren so much.  They are such a joy for me.  A peach,  what is next after the peach?  :)

 

Bill, Joy, Barb and Anne

 

I hope your weekend was all you hope for.  Tonight my hubby and I are going to watch the Mel Gibson movie, Edge of Darkness.  His bday is this week so I bought him the DVD. 

Love and Hugs to all,

Kitt

Posted 5/16/2010 7:47 PM (GMT -5)
((((((((((((((Denise)))))))))))) or should I say Grandma Denise! I am so excited for you. It is the neatest thing in the world to be a grandma. That is awesome about your lungs too. I had an awful day on Friday. someone was over talking to my boss and saying how great this will be for me and the seniors and I will make relatively the same pay. Don't know what that means but it didn't sound good to me. I was so mad and frustrated by the time I got to my chiropractors office and he asked me how I was doing the flood gates opened up and I told him and sat there crying. I told him I was sorry I don't usually do that and he was very understanding and told me it's not good to hold things in anyway. That's just the way I cope when I get that frustrated. I don't know what I'm going to do because I can't live on minimum wage and I certainly can't work 80 hour weeks like I did in my 30's working 3 jobs to make it. I am going to ask for a letter from her and if I can use her for a reference. I am going to look into what else is out there and maybe about going back to school to be a respiratory therapist. Will just have to see how things go.

Kitt, I am so glad you are doing better. How's your hubby doing? Tell him happy birthday from all of us. I haven't seem that movie yet. You'll have to let me know if it's good.

Hi Joy, Bill, Anne and any one else I missed. Barb
Posted 5/16/2010 9:05 PM (GMT -5)
Well, I'm having issues with edema and a face rash.
I can't figure out if it's from my hypothyroidism or I've got a new allergy. :((
I'm suppose to see my allergist next week and I'm going to contact a thyroid specialist.

I'm tired of doctors! :((

Joy
Posted 5/16/2010 10:06 PM (GMT -5)
Oh no Joy. I hope they get to the bottom of it. That does no sound like fun . Barb
Posted 5/18/2010 6:00 PM (GMT -5)
Joy,


Have you talked with any Doctor about the edema and face rash. It may be an allergic reaction to a medication. I have had an anaphylactic reaction to Tetracycline and my face puffed up, lips turn purple and I broke out in rash all over my body. It was a very fast ride to the ER.



Keep us posted on how you are. ((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))



Kitt
Posted 5/18/2010 7:55 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Kitt, how was your movie? Did your hubby have a good birthday? I had my worse day ever today. I cryed all morning at work after my boss gave me a note telling me she wants me to work every day that my grandkids are going to be here. Yesterday she asked me to work 2 of the days in the afternoon which pretty well shoots the day for going any where and they are only going to be here one week. I can't believe what a cold heartless selfish person she is. My lunch today consisted of crying all the way home and crying on my hubby shoulder and little chihuahua (aka my therapy dog)as my hubby calls him. I could have drowned the poor little thing. Lol. My husband doesn't even want to help out or go to anything at the center until she is gone now. I haven't cryed that hard since my friends funeral last year. My eyes are half swollen shut now too. Well I think it's time to go for a walk with the dogs. I plan on going to bed early tonight in the hopes of getting rid of this awful headache from all the crying. Any ideas for the swollen eyes? I hope your still doing well with your new med and therapy. I'll check back before I go to bed.

Joy I hope you called your doc and are doing ok. That sucks after getting every thing else going well with your health. I'll keep you in my prayers. Barb
Posted 5/18/2010 8:22 PM (GMT -5)
Barb,
I'm so sorry to hear your boss is still being so selfish and negative. Although it made you sad and makes your life difficult, your strength in the face of that adversity is obvious. I hope you can work things out with her. Are there any other places where you could look for a new job? Your experience would make you very valuable to any other program. I hope things get better fast.

Kitt,
Hi there. I hope things are continuing to improve for you. You sound good. I hope you are having a good week. I've been really busy with school. I had two parent conferences today--one was at 7 PM. I have a parent who can't get out of work any earlier than that, and I needed to meet with him.

Joy,
Are you sure you haven't developed a drug allergy? You can be taking something for years and then suddenly be allergic. That happened to me with sulfa.

Well, I've got to run...so much to do and so little time.
Take care!
Denise
Posted 5/18/2010 9:03 PM (GMT -5)
I don't think it's drug allergy. I've had reactions to penicillin and this is nothing like it.
I wake up with my face puffy and a red rash running down both sides of my face. After I take my zyrtec it starts to fade some. I only have mild itching and it's sporatic in places. Sometimes my scalp itches, too.
I have edema anyway in my legs from my thyroid issues. I can gain 10 lbs of water in a day if I don't take my lasix. I'm thinking it's more my thyroid. :(

I'm suppose to see my allergist next Wednesday. I've got to call a thyroid specialist, too.

I'm so frustrated! My body seems like it's at constant war with itself.

Barb, If I was you, I'd quit that torture place and find some place better. I wouldn't put up with the aggrevations you do. I mean really! How can anybody be so cruel!

Joy
Posted 5/19/2010 7:32 AM (GMT -5)
The work situation is actually something I know a bit about. To whoever (can't remember) has a boss who said she has to work the one week her daughter is visiting, here is what I would do. I would make a time to talk to her, go into her office and say (calmly), "I like working here (if that's true) but I cannot work at all the week my daughter is in town. If that does not work for you, let me know and I will absolutely get you my resignation letter so you can make appropriate plans." then I would be quiet and see what the boss says (don't offer her a menu of other options). and I would be listening for the "yes" or "no" - sometimes people give long lectures about why its inconvenient/thoughtless/insensitive whatever to even ask for time off, but give it to you anyway.
I would not argue or justify what you want (its your daughter!).

Life is too short to work in that kind of environment, and it has such an impact on health!

Good luck, glad you have your doggie and a supportive partner!
Lila
Posted 5/19/2010 8:55 AM (GMT -5)
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