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Comments (18)Yeah, unfortunately after i took him to the doc's today, my son does have some form of flu, but i don't know if it's swine. They tested with a swab (quick test) but not the blood test. The reason i took him was yesterday he ran a fever suddenly in the afternoon and said his stomach was hurting. Then is morn he complained about sore throat, so i figured it could be a) strep, b) a secondary infection getting going and causing the fever (he was coughing a lot again), or c) flu. The doc wasn't very helpful as to whether he'd had flu all along and it had gotten worse or he'd managed to pick up a flu on top of a cold. Frankly, the doc had terrible bedside manner overall and i hope we don't have to see him again. He just recommended tamiflu, which i'd read really hasn't helped that much, and when i called around, found out was $100. No way we can afford that right now. So he'll have to let it run its course. He was feverish again in afternoon, but by eve it was gone again. So we'll just wait and see how he's doing. He definitely felt better today with the extra rest until the fever kicked in again, and even then was better than yest. I hate him missing school- because of the block schedule he's on every day he misses is like missing 2 days. Real good way to get behind very fast. To make matters worse, he has some poison ivy from when he felt better the other day & was out weed whacking. Part of it's on his neck because he was scratching skeeter bites. So he looks a fright, poor kid. And tomorrow's our anniversary, which we had planned to spend together, alone, but looks like that's not happening. Oh well. I just want him to get better. So far (KNOCK ON WOOD) nobody else has shown any signs/symptoms at all. Dottie- i would love to see them do some research on those adenoviruses. i remember reading about that but for some reason no one else did. I was beginning to think i'd made it up. people look at you like you're crazy when you tell them they discovered that a virus can make you fat....See MoreSomewhat garden related-Inconsiderate Lawn Care Companies
Comments (6)Thanks for the note back babalu. Yes, we share w/3 other houses and I'm sure many others are irritated when this happens to them. We all pay our monthly fee for garbage collection so it's very aggravating when someone violates our privledge. I spoke with a neighbor and I think what I'm going to do is print out a notice of some sort-maybe something like..."Please choose another dumpster elsewhere to dump your load. We have 4 large families that are paying to use this one that's assigned for us". And then with mailing tape, stick it on top of the flap of the dumpster. I wish I could offer a suggestion to those that pile up other misc. items outside of the dumpster like you're dealing with. Maybe a note printed on the computer that's vague enough that the other neighbors won't assume it's you. Anyway, good luck! Sue. PS. Always be sure to shred anything that has your name and address on it. I've seen neighbor's papers flying around in the wind after the trash guy leaves. Better safe than sorry....See MorePandemic Puppies
Comments (32)I'm in central WI. So no Yorkies or Chihuahuas. No pit or pit mix. I adored our Lab and would get another in a heartbeat if I was 20 years younger. But Labs are just too big for me. Or most of them. I did see a lovely, almost fox red lab when I was at the vet a couple of years ago. He was around 2 years old and weighed in at 50#'s. IF only I could get one that size. Our lab was around 90#'s. I have a Sheltie--He's a medium size dog, weighs 38#. He's wound pretty tight. Needs a companion. DSII moved in w/ a friend in September (Covid) & has since (November) moved to TX. Rusty is very attached to DSII. Then I was in AZ for 8 days in October. While I was gone, Rusty would not come inside the house; DH had to call DSII to 'try' to get Rusty inside, usually without success. He stayed outside nearly 24/7. After I returned, he will scarcely let me out of his sight. When the granddog visits, Rusty is super happy & will run & play outside for hours w/ his buddy. When GD leaves, Rusty goes back to being borderline neurotic. Conclusion is that Rusty needs a full time buddy dog. (Granddog hasn't been here because DSI has had Covid--getting tested tomorrow to see if he's clear to go back to work.) So I'm open to about any mid-size dog that is up to rough & tumble play. I have a fondness for herding dogs but whatever breed/ cross/ mutt that is a bit more laid back & tough enough to handle some cold & a rambunctious Sheltie. Also would like one with a somewhat more out-going personality than the typical Sheltie. Because I think that would also be a benefit for Rusty. Yes, I've started to look into rescues. I know of people around here who have adopted thru those rescues that transport from shelters in the south. What I've been reading is that these dogs are getting snapped up quickly and the rescue organizations have waiting lists. And, DH & I are in quarantine for a few more days because of exposure to DSI....See MoreHas anybody been to the optometrist during the pandemic?
Comments (43)Annegreit, I’m sorry you’re uncomfortable. I may be able to help you. Not medical advice, but experience with bouts of dry eye over the years. I have experienced a situation very similar to what you describe. In the past 20 years, along with an aging (drying) population, there has been a lot of progress made toward treating the common symptoms of dry eye and related issues such as blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid). Lots of excellent products as well. I was on the squeamish side too, but now could be walking down a hallway and drop a few preservative-free eye drops into my eyes without skipping a beat or looking. Oh, and erase that image of a tube of ointment (tip) touching your eyelid. IMO, way too much and you don’t want to be touching any tip to your eye (conjunctiva) or eyelid. You could scratch yourself. Ouch. I have some simple, safe, things for you to try. But first, let me say that it is unlikely that your dry stuck morning eye (lid) to be anything serious. There are a few common, relatively benign, causes for the symptoms you describe. As to going to an ophthalmologist, it depends on where you live — LA area or northern Maine. I need to get a few eye appointments squared away, but will likely wait until spring or summer. Here are some simple, largely regarded as safe, commonly suggested by doctors and ophthalmologists as a first line, pre appointment “try and see if this helps” approach. There are various situations that can cause dry eye or stuck eyelids. Often the condition is easily addressed. FIRST: some caveats. Please do not put any of those get-the-red-out drops into your eye. Always wash your hands well before and after touching your eyes. Educate yourself about dry eyes, itchy eyes and eyelid hygiene by going to reputable sights if looking online. Be gentle when touching your eyelid areas. With clean hands and a clean folded facecloth, make a warm water (not hot) compress (wring out excess water) for your eyes — apply gently over your eyes for a few seconds. Turn the facecloth to a clean, unused side and repeat. I usually hold mine gently over closed eyes for perhaps a minute. You can rinse in warm water and repeat. I have my own favorite brands of preservative-free, un-medicated, single use moisturizing eyedrops. There are several excellent brands. I use preservative free because when my eyes were very very dry (much better now), I could not tolerate the commonly used preservative. You do not touch your eye with any ampule tip — instead, just lean or lie back, hold the dropper above your eye and gently squeeze a drop (“distill” a drop) into your opened eye. The unmediated drops are buffered and have the correct pH and salinity to match normal tears, so there is no stinging or odor. It feels great! Gently close your eye and perhaps just let the moisture of the neutral, unmedicated eye drop sit there a few seconds. Optional. Here is what the single use ampule looks like: You just snap the top off, and use. Single use == single time use. I’ve been told that I can use more than once, but don’t keep for a day. Because there is no preservative, there is nothing to check any growth of bacteria once opened. And, again, you don’t need to or want to touch the dispensing tip to your eye. I always have then in my purse, toilet try bag and cupboard, and at bedside stand. So, because I don’t like to run out, I buy large box. But you can but in smaller amounts ;) There are several good eyelid cleaners. One that I use (when needed) is just a simple, balanced solution that is pumped out onto clean hands from a small bottle. Directions on box and inside. I apply this to clean hand and just gently massage around the area from where my eyelashes emerge. There are oil glads there that sometimes become inflamed or irritated or need a bit more cleaning than a morning shower. Feels great. No odor, but something faint, clean smelling. Great product. These products are over the counter and manufactured by companies that have been in the medical eye comfort/hygiene business for decades. They enjoy the confidence of many patients and physicians. I have no relationship to them. Oh, and over the years, I have had pets (cats, dogs) with dry eyes. I have used the eyedrops on them as well. (Pets and people with dry eyes can tear or get accumulations of goop in the corners of their eyes. Sterile ophthalmic ointment (as mdln offered, above). I used to use this before bedtime. With clean hands, I’d put a bit of the ointment on my finger tip, then apply to the inside of the lower lid. It kept my eyes moist overnight and prevented them from sticking shut by morning. I hope you find eye comfort soon, Annegreit....See Moremaifleur03
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