My First Encounter with Mortality

Glad to hear you are doing better. Its easy to brush off problems as being minor or something that will go away. I had a liver flair-up when I turned 40. I eventually went to see the doc and he ran every test you could think of. Ended up being an easy fix, but I have been going in for annual physical ever since. Hopefully to head off problems at an early stage.
 

Don M. said:
Sorry to hear about your recent bout with these symptoms. Out of curiosity, I did a quick search on "fluid retention", and found dozens of articles and resources. While you are recovering, you might want to read up on this illness, and if nothing else, it will give you a lot of good questions to ask the doctors should you have a repeat of this incident. The Internet can often be a valuable tool, and almost a "2nd opinion" where health matters are concerned.
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You can also use the internet to scare the hell out of yourself needlessly over symptoms. I am very good at that.

When I was looking up stuff about my hip surgeries, I learned from my surgeon that a lot of medical stuff on the internet is hopelessly out of date, at least about hip replacements.
 
Can't think of anything to say that hasn't been said above. Glad you are back!
dear Senior friends, please accept the fact that at our ages, things just don't "go away" any more. If you have anyone or anything in your life that you care about, human or animal, & something new & wierd starts up in your body, don't go into denial! See a dr, er, urgent care, whatever! For their sake! Heed the sad stories of those who have lost loved ones out of stubbornness!
 

Sorry you are having health problems, Phil, but wonderful news you went to the hospital and are in treatment.
You have many friends who care about you, and we missed you. :)
 
There really are people here, that it would hurt very much to hear they've passed. I am so glad you are still with us and hope you'll keep us company for many years to come at least keep charming us with your very adorable, ornery, witty, personality of which many of us have come to be very fond of. :playful:
 
Sorry Phil that you had such an experience! We both had a terrible month of April health wise so I know just how you feel. Now, we will do just as they advise and we'll be okay. It's so amazing what can be done for health problems in these days! My wishes for your quick recovery.
 
I too have missed your humor and wondered about you. So glad your student and room-mate pushed you into going to the ER. Heed RadishRose's advice and get well soon.
 
Thanks again, everyone - your wishes are treasured. :)

I'm still trying to get a handle on being a pill-popper - I'm currently on 11 different meds and insulin, and the morning/noon/night timing is something alien to me - I've rarely ever taken as much as aspirin. I guess that's why they have spreadsheets ... ;)
 
SifuPhil said:
Thanks again, everyone - your wishes are treasured. :)

I'm still trying to get a handle on being a pill-popper - I'm currently on 11 different meds and insulin, and the morning/noon/night timing is something alien to me - I've rarely ever taken as much as aspirin. I guess that's why they have spreadsheets ... ;)
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Seriously! Right after my hip surgeries, I was on several meds (but never 11!) and I DID have to keep a little sheet to be sure I took what I was supposed to when I was supposed to. It got confusing, because one was every four hours, one every six hours, and so on, and I kept losing track. Thank heavens that is over now.
 
I find a sheet too confusing, except for short term q 4 or 6 hour meds. Am on 23 pills a day, plus injections. I rely on pill boxes.
 
ndynt said:
I find a sheet too confusing, except for short term q 4 or 6 hour meds. Am on 23 pills a day, plus injections. I rely on pill boxes.
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That's one of the good things about having a pharmacist as a private student - I get perks. ;)

Once my insurance kicks in I'm going to be placing all my Rxs with him and his company. (As it is, the hospital gave me a "free" 2-week prescription on everything until then). One of the free services they offer is filling pill boxes, so a lot of this insanity should disappear soon.

That, or I'm going to sit cross-legged on the floor and place all the pills around me like the face of a clock. That way I can just bend over in the right direction and Hoover them up. :rolleyes:
 
Good Grief Man...still on an IV drip and oxygen when you posted here.?....OMG!!!! We love you Phil, but we don't want you killing yourself just so we can talk to you...beeeee careful you daft banana...really, in all seriousness, take it verrrry easy, do not be pushing yourself, that's crazy.. but I do hope sincerely that you're starting to feel a little bit better, and wishing you a super speedy recovery. :love_heart:


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hollydolly said:
Good Grief Man...still on an IV drip and oxygen when you posted here.?....OMG!!!! We love you Phil, but we don't want you killing yourself just so we can talk to you...beeeee careful you daft banana...really, in all seriousness, take it verrrry easy, do not be pushing yourself, that's crazy.. but I do hope sincerely that you're starting to feel a little bit better, and wishing you a super speedy recovery. :love_heart:
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Aw, thanks, hon. I was actually kidding about the IV and O2 - I might be a fool but I'm no idiot. :eek:

I did walk to the store yesterday and today, because roommate's leg isn't up to par. I had to stop and sit down on the church steps half-way there, but my qi rallied and I made it back home both times, with much less pain than I had before, so I'm sure I'm getting better.

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Love the pic! :love_heart:
 
You have been missed by most of us. Some of us have already experienced the fact that we're mortals and at times have been close to becoming ancestors. Hang in there and get it all back together
 
I wondered what had become of you and am glad you're back and on the mend. That's a lot of pills to remember every day. Maybe you could set your cell phone alarm to remind you to take whichever one(s) and whatever time(s).
 
Phil, so glad you're better! My hips collapsing in 2013 was a clear wake up call to me that I was no longer bulletproof. I didn't like that realization one bit! I'm a big fan of alternative medicine and I tried everything, but found out that for some things (like disintegrating bone) drastic Western medicine is required. It was all very scary, so I can only imagine what you went through. I'm glad you came through it all OK. Getting older really sucks, doesn't it?!?
 
drifter said:
You have been missed by most of us. Some of us have already experienced the fact that we're mortals and at times have been close to becoming ancestors. Hang in there and get it all back together
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Thanks, Drifter. I guess it's always a traumatic experience - I've just been putting it off. :D

Shalimar said:
Take care of yourself, true individuals are rare.
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Thanks, Shalimar - they ran an individuality test on me in the hospital and came up with a -12, so I guess you're right. ;)

GeorgiaXplant said:
I wondered what had become of you and am glad you're back and on the mend. That's a lot of pills to remember every day. Maybe you could set your cell phone alarm to remind you to take whichever one(s) and whatever time(s).
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That's a good idea - then I'd just have to remember where I put the phone!

Butterfly said:
Phil, so glad you're better! My hips collapsing in 2013 was a clear wake up call to me that I was no longer bulletproof. I didn't like that realization one bit! I'm a big fan of alternative medicine and I tried everything, but found out that for some things (like disintegrating bone) drastic Western medicine is required. It was all very scary, so I can only imagine what you went through. I'm glad you came through it all OK. Getting older really sucks, doesn't it?!?
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It not only sucks, it also ... well, YOU get what I was going to say ... I guess it beats the alternative of NOT getting older, though.

That was something else that took the wind out of my sails, though - all my life I've practiced "alternative" medicine and this time it was useless. Had I followed the tenets of good nutrition and exercise even closer perhaps I would have been fine, but ... :(
 
SifuPhil said:
That's one of the good things about having a pharmacist as a private student - I get perks. ;)

Once my insurance kicks in I'm going to be placing all my Rxs with him and his company. (As it is, the hospital gave me a "free" 2-week prescription on everything until then). One of the free services they offer is filling pill boxes, so a lot of this insanity should disappear soon.

That, or I'm going to sit cross-legged on the floor and place all the pills around me like the face of a clock. That way I can just bend over in the right direction and Hoover them up. :rolleyes:
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Fill your pill boxes ! ! ! What a perk that is. Did not realize any pharmacy would do that. Good that you were able to take a walk, even if you had to stop and rest. Keep getting stronger...
 
Over here they are called Webster packs and all pharmacies will supply them to people if the doctor thinks it necessary. They can also be delivered to certain clients on a regular basis. They are fantastic for people who have to take multiple tablets over the day at various times. They also allow someone else, such as a carer, to safely take charge of someone's medications if they are becoming too forgetful.
 
That all pharmacies there supply them is wonderful, Dame. How long has it been available in Australia? After reading Phil's post I tried to find local pharmacies. The few that have that service do not accept my insurance. Hopefully it will become increasingly available in the states.
 
The pill box thing - yes, it's a nice perk if you can find it. Not all pharmacies in the area do it, and I don't think I really need it, but it would make life that much easier (and you KNOW I'm a strong proponent of easy living!).
 

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