What's on your agenda for today?
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Aye, twas a bonny day for Annie!
It definitely looks like rain today in San Diego so that will be pretty dang bonny for us too! I'll have a walk around my neighborhood, focus on the book I'm reading (FDR by Jean Edward Smith) and eat some delicious homemade veggie soup. Happy Thursday, everyone!
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Josiah
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Aye, twas a bonny day for Annie!
It definitely looks like rain today in San Diego so that will be pretty dang bonny for us too! I'll have a walk around my neighborhood, focus on the book I'm reading (FDR by Jean Edward Smith) and eat some delicious homemade veggie soup. Happy Thursday, everyone!
:rain:
Maybe you'll get some much needed rain.
ndynt
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Viewed your pictures, Annie. They are lovely. Despite the conditions of the graveyard and castle, everything looks so green and fresh. Along with your description of your wonderful bike ride...could almost smell the fresh air. What are the purple flowers, in you picture? Wild?
I am up very early this morning because of the noise. But I'm not complaining because the noise is the sound of a heavy, constant downpour of rain! :rain: It has rained steadily since yesterday at about 3:00.
Of course, we need much more than this but this is encouraging!epper:
What's on my agenda today? A nap! :sleeping:
Of course, we need much more than this but this is encouraging!
epper:What's on my agenda today? A nap! :sleeping:
Yes, everything is very, very green (there is a plus side to a wet climate). The purple flowers are bluebells. They are blooming everywhere now, mostly in the woods in the sunnier areas. We've got a lot in our garden as well. Very difficult to get a good close up of without a better macro lens, but here's some in our garden.
I am up very early this morning because of the noise. But I'm not complaining because the noise is the sound of a heavy, constant downpour of rain! :rain: It has rained steadily since yesterday at about 3:00.
Of course, we need much more than this but this is encouraging!
What's on my agenda today? A nap! :sleeping:
I can't relate to be happy it's raining but I know you are and that you sorely needed it. Enjoy your nap.
Went to the gym this morning. Didn't do my full workout as my American friend was there and we had a long chat. Arranging for a lunch together sometime.
Husband has gone into Glasgow for some business about his uncle with dementia. He won't be home until about 8:30 so I'm on my own the rest of the day. Guess I'll do my muscle workouts and maybe start on the deep cleaning in the guest room which I keep being too lazy to start. Got the carpet shampooer sitting in the room so that's a start.layful:
Husband has gone into Glasgow for some business about his uncle with dementia. He won't be home until about 8:30 so I'm on my own the rest of the day. Guess I'll do my muscle workouts and maybe start on the deep cleaning in the guest room which I keep being too lazy to start. Got the carpet shampooer sitting in the room so that's a start.
layful:
Kath
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Glinda - I know a steady downpour of rain can be very monotonous but if there is anyplace in the country that could use some extra water, I think it's your area. I keep seeing in the news where Californians are being asked to let their lawns go dormant which I'm sure is a downer for those who work hard to keep their grass looking great.
I've basically done zilch since getting up since my left shoulder and arm are hurting with a capital H. So I've got 2 heating pads on - one for the shoulder and upper arm, the other for lower arm and wrist/hand. The doctor is having me get a specific MRI on this area next week because he thinks there's more going on than torn rotator cuff. Also, he wants to talk about the ultrasound and bone scans that I just had last week - looks like my osteoporosis is acting up as I'm now nearly an inch shorter than last time. I used to take some medication for osteo but it kind of killed my stomach so had to discontinue it and take extra vitamins and minerals instead. Should be on calcium but it turns out that this mineral negates the positive effects of thyroid hormones which I have to take because my thyroid is kaput due to main disorder of panhypopituitarism. Is it complicated having no pituitary gland? - Words can't describe how complicated!
Hope everyone has a really great day today!
I've basically done zilch since getting up since my left shoulder and arm are hurting with a capital H. So I've got 2 heating pads on - one for the shoulder and upper arm, the other for lower arm and wrist/hand. The doctor is having me get a specific MRI on this area next week because he thinks there's more going on than torn rotator cuff. Also, he wants to talk about the ultrasound and bone scans that I just had last week - looks like my osteoporosis is acting up as I'm now nearly an inch shorter than last time. I used to take some medication for osteo but it kind of killed my stomach so had to discontinue it and take extra vitamins and minerals instead. Should be on calcium but it turns out that this mineral negates the positive effects of thyroid hormones which I have to take because my thyroid is kaput due to main disorder of panhypopituitarism. Is it complicated having no pituitary gland? - Words can't describe how complicated!
Hope everyone has a really great day today!
Hope the doctor makes a diagnosis soon so you can work on getting things healed. Awful when things you need counteract something else you also need!
ndynt
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Kath, has your MD ever suggested injections for your oseoporosis? I was not able to tolerate the oral meds either. The first injection they tried was every six months. Had that for over a year. Then I was put on a daily one, that is usually just for two years. I gave it to myself daily for three years. It is a very small needle...in a pen. So you do not even feel it. I too am unable to take calcium.... And have shrunk two inches. Not fun, is it? May they discover what is going on in your arm/shoulder. And may it be something minor.
Kath
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Thanks so much, Nona, for your message. I've started reading about the shots you spoke of and it's definitely something I'll talk to the doctor about. At present, I have to take daily hormone injections which I prefer to having to take oral meds. Did you have to stop the shots after 3 years? I haven't read that far yet so don't know if there are limits. The aggravating pain in my left arm/shoulder is a frustration but, compared to the demands that come with my chronic illness, I have at least a degree or 2 of optimism that things will right themselves. It seems you and I have shrunk the same number of inches and it really has been an adjustment as I'm now the shortest adult in my entire family. However, that was never a contest I could win as my brother John is 6 feet, 6 inches tall and my other brothers are all close to that! Thanks so much for the info about the injections - I appreciate your sharing what you've experienced.
ndynt
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Glad to help Kath. I know I benefit from reading of other's experiences. The bi-yearly does not have a time limit. But, at the time I had them ...even with Medicare the co-pay was over $200 a shot. Eli Lily states that the other one, Forteo should only be taken for two years. My Rheumotolgist disagrees and prescribes it for three years. Surprisingly, my insurance went along with it.
In your case, I do not if you would be able to take this one. Forteo is a man-made form of the parathyroid hormone. It increases bone density and increases bone strength to prevent fractures. Nice to know I am not the only optimistic one LOL I refuse to accept that just because I am old that this is the way it has to be.
I was always the tallest female in my family....though that did not mean much. Most were not even 5 feet tall.
In your case, I do not if you would be able to take this one. Forteo is a man-made form of the parathyroid hormone. It increases bone density and increases bone strength to prevent fractures. Nice to know I am not the only optimistic one LOL I refuse to accept that just because I am old that this is the way it has to be.
I was always the tallest female in my family....though that did not mean much. Most were not even 5 feet tall.
I take one calcium/D/magnesium pill every day. And I do a lot of weight bearing exercise which is proven to increase bone density. I am 63 and have lost 1 inch in height though. My sister is 65 and has lost 2 1/2 inches and she takes a lot more calcium than I do but does very gentle exercise which does nothing to help her bone density. She fears breaking her hip so is overly cautious. And she seems very frail.
I know those with physical issues can't take the exercise option, so don't know the solution. I didn't know calcium could upset your stomach.
I know those with physical issues can't take the exercise option, so don't know the solution. I didn't know calcium could upset your stomach.
merlin
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Its a beautiful spring/summers day here at 19c and I have been in the garden doing a bit of tidying up. The Ceanothus bushes and Clematis are in full bloom at the moment.
Clematis growing through a young silver birch I planted a couple of years ago
Another clematis in a rough patch at the bottom of the rear garden
Solanum Crispum growing with Variagated Ceanothus
Ceanothus both types growing together
Its a beautiful spring/summers day here at 19c and I have been in the garden doing a bit of tidying up. The Ceanothus bushes and Clematis are in full bloom at the moment.
Clematis growing through a young silver birch I planted a couple of years ago
Another clematis in a rough patch at the bottom of the rear garden
Solanum Crispum growing with Variagated Ceanothus
Ceanothus both types growing together
Shalimar
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Beautiful garden, Merlin. Build a small rock pond, and mermaids may one day visit!nthego:
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merlin
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Beautiful garden, Merlin. Build a small rock pond, and mermaids may one day visit!
'tis a good idea sweet Shali, but would I get much gardening done or anything else for that matter, knowing you may appear at the bottom of my garden languishing in a rock pool? :love_heart:
Shalimar
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Oh, sweet Merlin, where has your self-discipline gone?:love_heart:
ndynt
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How much calcium do you take, Annie? Even more than stomach issues, as you grow older you do not metabolize meds as readily. Their half life increases and with calcium you can develop hypercalcemia, that can affect your liver. That was my problem.
ndynt
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Ahhh the mermaid depictions of Shalimar are wonderful. So fitting. Lovely garden, Merlin. Do your flowers last through the season?
Raven
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Merlin, The Clematis blooming in the silver birch is beautiful!
All the pictures are lovely.
All the pictures are lovely.
merlin
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merlin
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Thank you Nona, the clematis have their season, some other bushes flower on and off during the summer, the Solanum flowers continuously though.
I take 400mg even though the box says take 2 of them per day. I figure I get enough calcium through cheese, yogurt, fortified soy and almond milk. and with all the workouts I'm also increasing bone density.