December is the busiest month in my Airbnb, Lily's Cottage Take a peek at our webpage, we have a brand-new face.
As for the shocking inconvenience. Yes, there have been troubling issues that caused a certain amount of stress, but nothing that I couldn't handle.
My rescue tools at the end of a hectic day are soaking in a fragrant bubble bath and meditation—the method I use is TM. I binge-watch TV series, walk in the garden, sit in the sun and listen to the sounds of the birds, or call a friend to vent, laugh, and listen. Yes, we're all going through stuff, good and bad!
About two weeks ago, absolutely relaxed, my right chest and shoulder area suddenly went numb, and I mean numb, like when the dentist injects you and your whole jaw feels dead! This was followed by internal wriggling/ shockwaves going downwards - the specialist later described it as electric shocks, which is an apt description! As these shocks dissipated, the numbness went away.
That first time I went into absolute panic mode! Called my nephew the doctor for a telephonic consult; as it was of short duration, on my right side, he said it's possible the IBS which was a tad out of control, but not to leave it if it happened again!
My friend arrived, and video-called her daughter, another doctor, in Ireland. My blood pressure was sky-high, and she told her Mom to get me to the hospital immediately. I reminded her that I had a panic attack after this alarming/shocking episode.
She did the FAST test which I passed - no stroke, told me to lie down, relax, and let her Mom take my BP after half an hour - perfect reading!
To cut a long story short, these episodes happened more frequently, so I ended up at the orthopedic surgeon I saw last year for a rotator cuff tear before hubby passed.
This surgeon doesn't take out the knife before exploring alternative treatment options, and that is one of the reasons I chose him.
His finding after a physical exam is that my shoulder injury has not improved, and the numbness and shocks likely are a pinched nerve in the neck region. I was duly booked for a double MRI this morning - shoulder and neck. They asked if I was sure I wanted to have both done on the same day - yep, get it over and done with!
I meditated from the time I was pushed into the tunnel and imagined hubby holding my hand while clutching the emergency bell.
The MRI really is not that bad, except for the noises of the scanner which is still reverberating in my head!
But it's done, so now I am waiting to hear the outcome!
Hopefully, the neck issue can be resolved with physio, and by checking my posture. I spend way too much time in front of my PC doing BnB work, and Hiving. I have a huge screen, so need to check the height as I am bobbing my head to and fro, up and down, all the time!
This is the most inconvenient time for me to be having health issues, as the BnB is brimful right through to mid-January!
I admit I have been feeling very sorry for myself for not having my man here to hold my hand. The fact that it would have been our 50th anniversary on the 21st, doesn't help either.
My youngest son will be home for Christmas, and we can still have a small celebration, as in my heart we are still together.
In the here and now, however, eons apart.
That is the harsh reality!
PS As much as I would love to pop in here more often, I have to limit screen time for now.
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Oh dear! I'm sure all will be fine. Probably stress and bad posture. As much as we all love Hive, too much screen time is not good for us.
Take care Lizzie
I need to listen to my watch when it tells me it's time to get up and move, am like a disobedient child🫣Thank you @livinguktaiwan, I think it's both. I had successful neck surgery many moons ago, it may be related.
Helli my friend, glad to hear you went for the tests, praying for good results and good health.
It was lovely spendinf time with you last weekend, must do it again.
Enjoy Waren and his girlfriend, glad you won't be on your own this time of the year.
Have a blessed day @lizelle .
Big hugs Lizzie and you take care of yourself. One of Mrs T's worries is that as I have been in pain every day since I was 12 with my ankylosing spondylitis I just blout out any pain or illness I get and just put it down to that and say nothing.
Enjoy the visit of your son and yes meditate, I love it!
I don't have any pain, just the sudden numbness & ⚡️⚡️⚡️
You've lived with pain from such a young age and still smile, how do you do that Ed!
I shouldn't complain, can still drive and do stuff, taking my son's girlfriend to the ballet tomorrow. I've noticed the incidents happen when I creak my neck doing stuff I shouldn't be doing having had neck surgery many moons ago and considering my age🥴🥴🥴
Close to 50 years lol. You just have to get on with it. There is always someone who would love to be us.
We adapt and know our limitations. I stopped driving as I lost full neck mobility. It sucks but now I love the public transport system.
Ooooh the ballet, I shall not tell Mrs T you are going as she will get jealous!
Have a great time, and I shall be sending you a DM later tonight. All good though.
Our public transport sucks, so the only option is Uber, not ideal for just popping up to the shops! I loved the public transport in the Netherlands, it was amazing. We can only dream about that, so I'm sticking with the car while I can. Thankful I still can!
Waiting for my youngest and his girl to arrive, they'll be here for 2 weeks🥳🥳🥳
Have a great weekend Ed, I'll look out for your message.
That you will take better care of yourself has already been said. That you will also get more rest. That you will do more relaxing and less stressful activities as well. It's time to do it and you will get better. The company of your child will do you good. And this auspicious month, the end of the year and the arrival of another one that will be better. Take care of yourself and I will take care of you. But take some time to recover. A big hug. 🤗🥰❤️
It's a very special month indeed, my son and girlfriend arrive tonight, we will make it a very special time.
I will have to be more careful and stop doing stupid things like climbing up ladders etc! Not a spring chicken anymore.
I hope you're having a good December, unreal to think the year is almost over😘Thank you dear @mamani, you are so encouraging!
Wishing you good health at the earliest my dear Mam. Everything will be fine because you sound positive. Hope to hear from you soon as usual with mind blowing articles. 🙏
Thank you for the good wishes @shamis. The timing is just so inconvenient as December is a busy month. I'm praying the neck issue can be resolved without surgery.
Will kerp you in my prayers. All will be well soon.
That would freak me out as well. I hope no more future incidents happen. Take care of yourself and glad you still have time for family with a small celebration.
It's the most awful feeling, not nice when you have no control of what's happening to your body!
I'm looking forward to my son's visit.
Thank you for the kind wishes @coolmidwestguy
Number one is to take care of yourself, we see you later when you settled, simply let us know the results. Hope test results are an easy one to relieve the pain.
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I do hope there's a simple solution. Thank you for your messages Joan, I'll keep you updated <3
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That must be worrying, especially when it's sudden and you don't know what's causing it. but I hope your MRI results will be okay and there's nothing serious. Take care and have the needed break. Have a fun celebration with your son :)
It's the sudden onset that's scary. Definitely coming from my neck as I see a pattern now, doing things I shouldn't be doing having had neck surgery years ago & being a longtime silvery woman🫣
Ohhh sorry for your health
I hope you will feeling better right now, December always is a stressful month.
I'll just have to be careful, thank you @galberto
Oh, so sad to hear about that. Hope everything would be fine soon. Take care of yourself always♥️
Thank you @asiaymalay, appreciate your kind words!
I could try to emulate your meditation routine. If that could silence my mind
Meditation really helps @mfontom
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Oh, Lizelle how scary that episode must have been. I feel for you and how much you miss your lifelong mate. He is surely with you all the time, just a thin veil of energy between you. When you get quiet and meditate with nature talk softly to him and her his response in your mind. I talk to my loved ones this way often. They are never more than a thought away. Love and hugs. 🥰