Christmas Countdown - 2013

[caninemom3]

I do not feel well! I have red ulcers all over the back sides of my throat. I get them a couple of times a year and it's usually a virus that has to run its course. If they turn white then I know it's strep throat. The worst thing is there is nothing I can do to ease the pain. The last time I had them I thought gargling with salt water would help, but nooooo. They turned even brighter red and burned terribly. I didn't know that I had them this time and I ate sauce, now I'm paying the price! I have been feeling rundown for a few days but I thought it had to do with the time change. Now I know why!

This sounds SO painful !! I hope you get better soon Jennifer ! Xo

 

[Christmasstar]

Buying me cookies?????

Don't work to hard!!

I just baked 6 dozen so come on over!
(Did I say I love training? I get to sit and post!)

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Greetings to you, HomemakinGirl! I see you have been a member for nearly a year but not sure we have met yet. Nice to "meet" you! :hi:

Hello Christmas-A-Holic! I have been a member for awhile but I just recently stopped lurking and decided to jump right in. I'm so happy I did, everyone has been wonderful. So nice to meet you too!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I do not feel well! I have red ulcers all over the back sides of my throat. I get them a couple of times a year and it's usually a virus that has to run its course. If they turn white then I know it's strep throat. The worst thing is there is nothing I can do to ease the pain. The last time I had them I thought gargling with salt water would help, but nooooo. They turned even brighter red and burned terribly. I didn't know that I had them this time and I ate sauce, now I'm paying the price! I have been feeling rundown for a few days but I thought it had to do with the time change. Now I know why!

My daughter has something similar going on right now. I keep telling het to gargle with the salt water. I didn't know that could make it worse. Ugh. I'm sorry you're going through that. My daughter is just exhausted from the constant pain. I hope you feel better very, very soon!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

I am back from the vet. The doctor said my dog has some kind of airway disease going on. We are going to start her on medication that will hopefully help to open up the airway and make her breathe easier. My poor baby. Praying it helps her, she is so incerdibly sweet. I hate to see her uncomfortable.

 

[caninemom3]

I am back from the vet. The doctor said my dog has some kind of airway disease going on. We are going to start her on medication that will hopefully help to open up the airway and make her breathe easier. My poor baby. Praying it helps her, she is so incerdibly sweet. I hate to see her uncomfortable.

Oh I know !! I will pray for her also xo

 

[snowflake22]

I do not feel well! I have red ulcers all over the back sides of my throat. I get them a couple of times a year and it's usually a virus that has to run its course. If they turn white then I know it's strep throat. The worst thing is there is nothing I can do to ease the pain. The last time I had them I thought gargling with salt water would help, but nooooo. They turned even brighter red and burned terribly. I didn't know that I had them this time and I ate sauce, now I'm paying the price! I have been feeling rundown for a few days but I thought it had to do with the time change. Now I know why!

Oh no

I hope you feel better & can find some relief, Jennifer!! [[[Hugs]]]

 

[snowflake22]

I am back from the vet. The doctor said my dog has some kind of airway disease going on. We are going to start her on medication that will hopefully help to open up the airway and make her breathe easier. My poor baby. Praying it helps her, she is so incerdibly sweet. I hate to see her uncomfortable.

Poor little sweetie. She is in our prayers! Hope the meds kick in soon for her. Harlowe & I are sending big hugs! Xo

Which one of your furkids is this?

 

[made582]

Oh I know !! I will pray for her also xo

I hope the meds help!!!!

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[MerryCarey]

I do not feel well! I have red ulcers all over the back sides of my throat. I get them a couple of times a year and it's usually a virus that has to run its course. If they turn white then I know it's strep throat. The worst thing is there is nothing I can do to ease the pain. The last time I had them I thought gargling with salt water would help, but nooooo. They turned even brighter red and burned terribly. I didn't know that I had them this time and I ate sauce, now I'm paying the price! I have been feeling rundown for a few days but I thought it had to do with the time change. Now I know why!

Just a suggestion---maybe you're using too much salt? Salt water should definitely soothe, not irritate. You only need about a teaspoonful for 8 ounces of warm water---and it should be warm water, not cold, not too hot.

Alternatively, I've heard that gargling with whiskey can soothe throat pain, but I don't know if I'd recommend that. If all else fails, though, put a splash in some warm water and give it a try.

You might try one of those spray-and-swallow remedies to help numb it for a while, or a numbing lozenge like Chloroseptic. I'm troubled with mouth sores now and then, so I shudder to imagine how awful they'd feel in the throat.

 

[MerryCarey]

Haven't been around much today. Went to work but left about 12:30 and came home and slept for a few hours. Would have come home much earlier, but there was work that had to be done and they couldn't wait for a temp to get there. Nothing serious, just severe fatigue and brain fog. Yesterday evening I got dizzy suddenly for no good reason, and it just got worse, so I went to bed early. Even lying down, the bed spun unless I lay very still. I wasn't dizzy when I got up this morning, but I didn't feel right all day, and still don't. I think it has something to do with yesterday's dizziness somehow. I may stay home tomorrow if I feel the same in the morning. But that's nothing compared with what some of you are dealing with right now. You're all in my thoughts.

 

[caninemom3]

Just a suggestion---maybe you're using too much salt? Salt water should definitely soothe, not irritate. You only need about a teaspoonful for 8 ounces of warm water---and it should be warm water, not cold, not too hot.

Alternatively, I've heard that gargling with whiskey can soothe throat pain, but I don't know if I'd recommend that. If all else fails, though, put a splash in some warm water and give it a try.

You might try one of those spray-and-swallow remedies to help numb it for a while, or a numbing lozenge like Chloroseptic. I'm troubled with mouth sores now and then, so I shudder to imagine how awful they'd feel in the throat.

Although I am not the one having this problem, I will keep your suggestions as I do tend to get sore throats in the winter !! Thank you xo

 

[caninemom3]

Haven't been around much today. Went to work but left about 12:30 and came home and slept for a few hours. Would have come home much earlier, but there was work that had to be done and they couldn't wait for a temp to get there. Nothing serious, just severe fatigue and brain fog. Yesterday evening I got dizzy suddenly for no good reason, and it just got worse, so I went to bed early. Even lying down, the bed spun unless I lay very still. I wasn't dizzy when I got up this morning, but I didn't feel right all day, and still don't. I think it has something to do with yesterday's dizziness somehow. I may stay home tomorrow if I feel the same in the morning. But that's nothing compared with what some of you are dealing with right now. You're all in my thoughts.

Being dizzy is no fun !! You are in my prayers, Merry xo

 

[momnan30]

Haven't been around much today. Went to work but left about 12:30 and came home and slept for a few hours. Would have come home much earlier, but there was work that had to be done and they couldn't wait for a temp to get there. Nothing serious, just severe fatigue and brain fog. Yesterday evening I got dizzy suddenly for no good reason, and it just got worse, so I went to bed early. Even lying down, the bed spun unless I lay very still. I wasn't dizzy when I got up this morning, but I didn't feel right all day, and still don't. I think it has something to do with yesterday's dizziness somehow. I may stay home tomorrow if I feel the same in the morning. But that's nothing compared with what some of you are dealing with right now. You're all in my thoughts.

Oh gosh...so sorry to hear this. I dealt with dizziness in 2010- absolutely miserable. It turned out to be crystals in the ear canal that required physical therapy to do away with. Once you learn the maneuver, you can do this yourself or with the help of a partner if you are nervous to be alone. Take a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa6t-Bpg494
Hope you feel better asap!

 

[snowflake22]

Haven't been around much today. Went to work but left about 12:30 and came home and slept for a few hours. Would have come home much earlier, but there was work that had to be done and they couldn't wait for a temp to get there. Nothing serious, just severe fatigue and brain fog. Yesterday evening I got dizzy suddenly for no good reason, and it just got worse, so I went to bed early. Even lying down, the bed spun unless I lay very still. I wasn't dizzy when I got up this morning, but I didn't feel right all day, and still don't. I think it has something to do with yesterday's dizziness somehow. I may stay home tomorrow if I feel the same in the morning. But that's nothing compared with what some of you are dealing with right now. You're all in my thoughts.

Thinking of you, MerryCarey. Take good care of yourself! [[Hugs]]

 

[made582]

Haven't been around much today. Went to work but left about 12:30 and came home and slept for a few hours. Would have come home much earlier, but there was work that had to be done and they couldn't wait for a temp to get there. Nothing serious, just severe fatigue and brain fog. Yesterday evening I got dizzy suddenly for no good reason, and it just got worse, so I went to bed early. Even lying down, the bed spun unless I lay very still. I wasn't dizzy when I got up this morning, but I didn't feel right all day, and still don't. I think it has something to do with yesterday's dizziness somehow. I may stay home tomorrow if I feel the same in the morning. But that's nothing compared with what some of you are dealing with right now. You're all in my thoughts.

Hope you feel better in the morning!!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Poor little sweetie. She is in our prayers! Hope the meds kick in soon for her. Harlowe & I are sending big hugs! Xo

Which one of your furkids is this?

Molly is the one who is sick. I gave her a dose of medicine and she is sleeping peacefully next to me right now. She's probably exhausted from going to the vet. Thanks to everyone that sent prayers, it means a lot to me!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Haven't been around much today. Went to work but left about 12:30 and came home and slept for a few hours. Would have come home much earlier, but there was work that had to be done and they couldn't wait for a temp to get there. Nothing serious, just severe fatigue and brain fog. Yesterday evening I got dizzy suddenly for no good reason, and it just got worse, so I went to bed early. Even lying down, the bed spun unless I lay very still. I wasn't dizzy when I got up this morning, but I didn't feel right all day, and still don't. I think it has something to do with yesterday's dizziness somehow. I may stay home tomorrow if I feel the same in the morning. But that's nothing compared with what some of you are dealing with right now. You're all in my thoughts.

Sending prayers, hope you feel better!

 

[HomemakinGirl]

Goodnight everyone!

 

[xmas365]

So we know Black Smoke means the coffee is on at the vatican and White smoke means we have a new pope. What does a white seagull sitting on top of the chimmney for an hour mean though?

It smells fired Twinkies!!!! cheesy