Peteyfoozer’s Journey (because journaling’s not enough)

[peteyfoozer]

What about the spa? Is that the tub you will be picking up? Is that the one that was damaged? Hope that will help some.

Yes. Its one of those walk-in tubs with the jets and such. I’m really hoping it helps. My jacuzzi in California helped when I had muscle strain so I’m hoping it will bring relief to joints and soft tissue from the RA/PsA and fibromyalgia. At any rate, it can’t hurt as I have caught my foot getting out of the clawleg tub that is currently there, and Boone can’t protect me from that. I’d use the hotsprings on the ranch but I tried years ago and found I can’t get in and out if it.

 

[peteyfoozer]

Man my thumb is still giving me fits, even though I have slathered Comfrey salve over it several times a day. It fixed my sprained wrist really quickly but the joint I dislocated is painful as all get out still.
Heading to town soon. I have to make more salves this week as I have several orders to fill. I hope to split my comfrey plants up so they produce more and get some plantain growing. I swear this is the only place on earth it isn’t growing everywhere!
Probably need to go to ER again, if Medicare will cover it, to find out why I can’t catch my breath. I was awake almost all night, sitting up, trying to get that one elusive deep breath. I’d finally get it then immediately need it again. Somehow that doesn’t seem right. Handy it happened the night before going to town though! I drank some mullein tea this morning and got no relief so I don’t think its congestion. We shall see, I suppose.
Boone will just be glad for an excursion. He was extra sappy last night. I took a midnight shower and he wouldn’t let me past the end of the bed. He lays there and shoves his big old arms out to trap me then demands hugs and kisses until I can escape. He is unlike any dog I ever had. The Maremmas were affectionate but not this demonstrative. What a goofball.

 

[Baymule]

We will be waiting on the ER report.

 

[peteyfoozer]

Still here, but so far so good. Just frustrating not being able to yawn or get a deep breath. They can’t find anything wrong so far, which is good , but it also doesn’t fix it
Boone hung in there for an hour and a half (and that was after a 2 hr car ride) before he just couldn’t anymore, so he and Randy left to do errands and I’m here alone … anxious…and alone…just wanting to yawn, then finally getting it, but immediately needing to again. WTH?

 

[Baymule]

Our hearts are with you.

 

[peteyfoozer]

All the found is super high blood pressure. Don’t know what the breathing thing is but they are putting me on bp meds for now

 

[SageHill]

Sigh. I get that, but geeze - how frustrating no answer. Did they at least put you on oxygen?

 

[Mini Horses]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/hypertension-symptoms-high-blood-pressure&ved=2ahUKEwia-Y6ZgPeKAxUMl-4BHZEKDtEQFnoECFwQAQ&sqi=2&usg=AOvVaw1u617fg3h7mr1bYuhiXOAM

Symptoms of Severe High Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure is extremely high, there may be certain symptoms to look out for, including:

Severe headaches

Nosebleed

Fatigue or confusion

Vision problems

Chest pain

A hard time breathing

Irregular heartbeat

Blood in the urine

Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears

Seizures

 

[Mini Horses]

@peteyfoozer .... Notice above "hard time breathing"

"Fatigue & confusion"

Has the BP meds made a difference? Maybe this is a contributing factor? OR maybe bp was elevated from this breathing issue & stress. . Just another thing to watch -- like you needed more?

 

[peteyfoozer]

Sigh. I get that, but geeze - how frustrating no answer. Did they at least put you on oxygen?

They did not. My O2 levels were good, in the 90’s. So I wasn’t actually starving for oxygen, it just felt like I was.