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11 minutes ago, AlanHo said:

Irene visited the site an hour ago - she has decided to ignore you andsome - you groan too much for the lady's taste.

 

Irene - I hope you are Ok, I recall you posted that you were poorly recently.

We ave already exchanged pleasantries, so there, yah boo

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I'm still here...  I do look in regularly, so don't think you can start misbehaving.  :biggrin: 

 

There are another couple of medical issues under investigation. 

I currently seem to spend my life either at the surgery or hospital.  For some considerable time I have been experiencing balance problems.  When I bend forwards/down or look up, I can feel very light headed when my head returns to normal position.  My GP is concerned that I will fall again with serious consequence.  He is now committed to finding the cause.  My BP is erratic and has occasionally dropped to around 80/50, which is not acceptable.  I have now been referred to a Consultant ENT specialist for investigation.

 

The other problem is severe pain in my coccyx bone.  This was a concern because I have a condition called MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of Unknown Significance), which is a benign protein in the blood.  However, should it become 'active', Multiple Myeloma would be the result.  So, pain in the bone could be an indicator.  I recently had my usual annual check-up and all was well.  Since I have osteoarthritis, it could be that, or simply degenerative age damage.

 

Well, I should think that is a sufficient dip into my gloom and doom.  

Oh, one more thing...  I hate Winter!  It's too damned cold!    cold 

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Oh dear Irene you have my sympathy.

 

Libby suffers from Benign paroxysmal positioning vertigo (BPPV) and she has to be very careful when bending down, standing up or turning her head too quickly.  Even turning over in bed can set it off.

She has tried undergoing the Epley Manoeuvre a couple of times, but it made her so permanently giddy for a week afterwards she now relies on being careful and taking medication if she feels it coming on.

 

 

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