Sorry for the late start; been having trouble with my internet most of the week. I can - sort of - read the site on my phone, but typing on that little bitty screen is beyond me! Plus, Hubby managed to go through nearly an entire months data allowance on my phone in three days because he didn't know how to close out websites on it; and I didn't even notice he'd been using it to check the 'net lol!
Have spent more time with various health professionals this week than I have in the last year, I swear - 1 dentist, 2 nurse practitioners, one ER doc, plus - finally - my family doc. Friday, I was given an antibiotic for a cut to my face that ended up raising my bp to scary levels - 214/135, 199/112, etc... which was discovered by the dentist's office on Monday; they refused to do my dental work and told me to go see my doc - who would be closed by the time we got there so I went to our walk-in clinic, where they told me to get my fanny to the ER, and diagnosed me with shingles while they were at it, tossing a 'script for that at me as I headed out the door. Got to ER and was started on a fairly heavy duty BP med in spite of protesting that my BP was normally normal - like 122/78 normal - so they needed to figure out why it was high instead of just throwing a 'script at me. Finally got in to see my doc today and he agreed with my 'diagnosis' that the antibiotic was at fault; and oh, BTW, I don't have shingles. Sure glad I have good insurance through my job - including for 'scripts (all but one of which (Bactroban topical) I'm supposed to throw away), so I'll probably be only about $500 out of pocket after all is said and done. Now I remember why I stay away from the those folks lol! I'm still feeling wonky from some of the meds I took; waiting for them to work their way out of my system, so have spent most of the day being quiet at home.
Tomorrow morning, I'll be hanging around home waiting on the 'net tech to get here to update us - we basically have two choices out here; both limited use - no Netflix, etc... for us - but at least we'll be able to get on line again! I'm going to use my time at home sort through some paperwork, pack up some clothing to take to the thrift store, and sort through the grandson's outgrown toys to take to the toy drive; already have a giant bag of duplo legos ready to go
Soup is on sale at the store again, and I have coupons galore to knock the price down further, so will be doing some stock up on that; probably about 3 cases worth. I don't really care for it, but Hubby will take it in his lunch, and it's good to have on hand - heat a can of soup and dump it over some rice or noodles and have dinner for 2-4 people. I won't turn my nose up at it in an emergency
We've gotten quite a bit of rain the past several days - 3.4" in one storm! - so outside work options are at a minimum right now. The sprouted sweet potatoes I planted a couple of weeks ago are going crazy in their pots - we will have plenty of sweet potato 'spinach' to eat as long as I can keep the pots protected from frost. Hard to believe we haven't had frost yet, and we're heading toward the middle of October! I did have to pull a jacket out of the closet this morning, and my neighbor was actually wearing socks when she came over to drop off a plate of homemade snickerdoodles, so the temps are dropping a bit - and I'm not complaining at all
Friday is another home football game - Senior night, so there will be a good crowd. Looking at the forecast, I'm thinking we may need to take a blanket or two with us - last game we took a spray bottle of water to mist ourselves with to cool down
I guess I'd better check with granddaughter tomorrow to see if she needs anything to take to the pre-game feed.
Getting late; reckon I'd better head to bed. Take care all; stay safe!
Have spent more time with various health professionals this week than I have in the last year, I swear - 1 dentist, 2 nurse practitioners, one ER doc, plus - finally - my family doc. Friday, I was given an antibiotic for a cut to my face that ended up raising my bp to scary levels - 214/135, 199/112, etc... which was discovered by the dentist's office on Monday; they refused to do my dental work and told me to go see my doc - who would be closed by the time we got there so I went to our walk-in clinic, where they told me to get my fanny to the ER, and diagnosed me with shingles while they were at it, tossing a 'script for that at me as I headed out the door. Got to ER and was started on a fairly heavy duty BP med in spite of protesting that my BP was normally normal - like 122/78 normal - so they needed to figure out why it was high instead of just throwing a 'script at me. Finally got in to see my doc today and he agreed with my 'diagnosis' that the antibiotic was at fault; and oh, BTW, I don't have shingles. Sure glad I have good insurance through my job - including for 'scripts (all but one of which (Bactroban topical) I'm supposed to throw away), so I'll probably be only about $500 out of pocket after all is said and done. Now I remember why I stay away from the those folks lol! I'm still feeling wonky from some of the meds I took; waiting for them to work their way out of my system, so have spent most of the day being quiet at home.
Tomorrow morning, I'll be hanging around home waiting on the 'net tech to get here to update us - we basically have two choices out here; both limited use - no Netflix, etc... for us - but at least we'll be able to get on line again! I'm going to use my time at home sort through some paperwork, pack up some clothing to take to the thrift store, and sort through the grandson's outgrown toys to take to the toy drive; already have a giant bag of duplo legos ready to go
Soup is on sale at the store again, and I have coupons galore to knock the price down further, so will be doing some stock up on that; probably about 3 cases worth. I don't really care for it, but Hubby will take it in his lunch, and it's good to have on hand - heat a can of soup and dump it over some rice or noodles and have dinner for 2-4 people. I won't turn my nose up at it in an emergency
We've gotten quite a bit of rain the past several days - 3.4" in one storm! - so outside work options are at a minimum right now. The sprouted sweet potatoes I planted a couple of weeks ago are going crazy in their pots - we will have plenty of sweet potato 'spinach' to eat as long as I can keep the pots protected from frost. Hard to believe we haven't had frost yet, and we're heading toward the middle of October! I did have to pull a jacket out of the closet this morning, and my neighbor was actually wearing socks when she came over to drop off a plate of homemade snickerdoodles, so the temps are dropping a bit - and I'm not complaining at all
Friday is another home football game - Senior night, so there will be a good crowd. Looking at the forecast, I'm thinking we may need to take a blanket or two with us - last game we took a spray bottle of water to mist ourselves with to cool down
I guess I'd better check with granddaughter tomorrow to see if she needs anything to take to the pre-game feed.Getting late; reckon I'd better head to bed. Take care all; stay safe!
) I will stop by her house early with my trays and help her get her things ready as well, on my way to the game. I have the bunk beds cleared of stuffed animals in case I come home with a pair of little boys after the game - Papaw can help me hoist the 60+ pound one into the top bunk lol! I imagine that the pool will be on the agenda sometime this weekend if the kids are with me.